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A Sea Bright firefighter was injured in a fire Monday night at the home he shared with his father, Councilman Read Murphy. Brett Murphy was burned on both hands followingContinue reading "FIREFIGHTER INJURED IN BLAZE AT HOME"
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November 1st, 2011 @ 10pm
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FIRE DAMAGES SEA BRIGHT HOME
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A fire at 588 Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright Monday was brought under control within 45 minutes of the 7:15 p.m. alarm, according to the Asbury Park Press. Plywood coveredContinue reading "FIRE DAMAGES SEA BRIGHT HOME"
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November 1st, 2011 @ 7am
FIRE DAMAGES LITTLE SILVER HOME
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Fire destroyed a camper parked in the driveway of a home at 2 Queens Drive in Little Silver around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. No information about the cause of theContinue reading "FIRE DAMAGES LITTLE SILVER HOME"
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October 26th, 2011 @ 3pm
Hundreds of car lovers turned out for the 11th annual edition of an fall favorite: the Fair Haven Fire Department’s Autumn Car Show. They found the firehouse yard bumper-to-bumper inContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN CAR SHOW DRAWS HUNDREDS"
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October 17th, 2011 @ 8am
JUDGE WON’T BAR FIREFIGHTER BROTHERS
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A municipal court judge found that Justin Hughes, above, provoked the assault by Peter and Steven Lang, below, by saying that Steven Lang should have died in Iraq. (Click toContinue reading "JUDGE WON’T BAR FIREFIGHTER BROTHERS"
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October 6th, 2011 @ 2pm
WOMAN BURNED IN RED BANK FIRE DIES
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Phyllis Rudrow at the October, 2009 dedication of a bust of her cousin, Count Basie, flanked by benefactors Ray Brennan, left, and Dr. Gene Cheslock, right. Her home after theContinue reading "WOMAN BURNED IN RED BANK FIRE DIES"
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September 22nd, 2011 @ 6am
BASIE COUSIN INJURED IN RED BANK FIRE
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Phyllis Rudrow, seen with Dr. Eugene Cheslock below at the 2009 dedication of a bust of her cousin, Count Basie, suffered burns in a blaze that heavily damaged her home.Continue reading "BASIE COUSIN INJURED IN RED BANK FIRE"
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September 18th, 2011 @ 5pm
In Fair Haven, Shrewsbury and Middletown on Sunday, they honored residents and all who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Photographer Peter Lindner visited each for redbankgreen.Continue reading "SEEKING SOLACE A DECADE LATER"
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September 12th, 2011 @ 11am
MIDDLETOWN HONORS 37
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Votive candles symbolized the lives of Middletown residents who died in the attack, including Louis Minervino. (Photos by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge) By MOLLY MULSHINE A solemn ceremony SundayContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN HONORS 37"
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September 12th, 2011 @ 11am
Ten years to the day after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Red Bankers and others gathered where many were drawn that night: to the esplanade of Riverside Gardens Park,Continue reading "A DECADE LATER, A TOWN GATHERS AGAIN"
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September 12th, 2011 @ 9am
A MOTHER, A SISTER & RED BANK REMEMBER
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Carol Bossio, with her mother, Muriel Hemschoot below, displayed the tattoo she had inked as a tribute to her brother, Mark. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The solemnContinue reading "A MOTHER, A SISTER & RED BANK REMEMBER"
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September 12th, 2011 @ 8am
A frame from a video of the firehouse tussle that landed three Sea Bright volunteers in court on misdemeanor charges. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Sea Bright’s fireContinue reading "TWO SEA BRIGHT FIREFIGHTERS GET BACKUP"
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September 6th, 2011 @ 9am
PREDAWN FIRE DAMAGES SHREWSBURY HOME
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The fire was underway in the room at far left, said a neighbor who alerted the occupants. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Three members of a Shrewsbury familyContinue reading "PREDAWN FIRE DAMAGES SHREWSBURY HOME"
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September 3rd, 2011 @ 6am
SENTENCINGS DELAYED IN FIREHOUSE TUSSLE
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One of two videos of a firehouse fight involving three Sea Bright firemen last October. The second video is below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The lawyer forContinue reading "SENTENCINGS DELAYED IN FIREHOUSE TUSSLE"
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September 1st, 2011 @ 8am
OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR
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After a hurricane-induced sputtering start, the eight-day Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair enters the home stretch Wednesday night with with an outlook of uninterrupted fun, food and pleasant weather. The NationalContinue reading "OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR"
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August 31st, 2011 @ 8am
WHAT WE’RE HEARING 3
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Reader Peter Lisowsky shot rainwater running in the gutter on Mechanic Street around 8:30 Saturday night. (Click to enlarge) Fire alarm, 50 Locust Avenue, Building 3, Red Bank, 7:32 a.m.Continue reading "WHAT WE’RE HEARING 3"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 7am
Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna issued the following statement shortly after noon Friday: A Declaration of Emergency is in place in Red Bank.  You will be receiving recorded telephone notificationsContinue reading "MENNA DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY"
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August 26th, 2011 @ 12pm
BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE FIRE
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Red Bank firefighters returned to the site of Monday’s night’s house fire after a report of smoldering in the attic early Tuesday afternoon. The remaining embers of the South StreetContinue reading "BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE FIRE"
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August 23rd, 2011 @ 3pm
QUAKE SHAKES AREA; NO DAMAGE FOUND
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Employees of Smith Barney mill outside their Broad Street office as emergency personnel compare notes on alarm report. (Click to enlarge) A rare earthquake, reported to have been centered onContinue reading "QUAKE SHAKES AREA; NO DAMAGE FOUND"
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August 23rd, 2011 @ 2pm
A FAIR SIGHT: FAIR HAVEN FIREMEN’S FAIR
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The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair kicks off its traditional week-plus run Friday night. Touted as the biggest firemen’s fair in New Jersey, the event boasts feel-good qualities galore: brimming bowlsContinue reading "A FAIR SIGHT: FAIR HAVEN FIREMEN’S FAIR"
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August 23rd, 2011 @ 8am
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PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...