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YMCA EXPANSION PLAN FAILS
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Sketches  for the proposed Community YMCA expansion, which the zoning board rejected Thursday night. (Click to enlarge. Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Though it got more votes inContinue reading "YMCA EXPANSION PLAN FAILS"
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February 5th, 2010 @ 8am
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SEA BRIGHT NIXES HONKIN’ BIG BRIDGE SIGNS
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Highlands and Sea Bright officials don’t favor DOT plans to install signs that hang over the Route 36 bridge, shown here in November. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT NIXES HONKIN’ BIG BRIDGE SIGNS"
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February 4th, 2010 @ 11am
BEACH ACCESS PLANS MAY IRK RESIDENTS
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This bus stop may be moved and improved if the borough gets the OK to widen the entrance/exit to the municipal parking lot. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "BEACH ACCESS PLANS MAY IRK RESIDENTS"
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February 4th, 2010 @ 9am
TAX DISCOUNT IDEA BROACHED, PUT ON HOLD
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Councilman Bob Marchese explains his idea to generate revenue through investing taxes that are paid early, while councilman Ben Lucarelli looks on. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI ItContinue reading "TAX DISCOUNT IDEA BROACHED, PUT ON HOLD"
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February 3rd, 2010 @ 5am
JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL LEAVING RED BANK FOR RACETRACK; RETURN IN 2011 UNCERTAIN
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Deanna Bogart performs at the 2009 edition of the storied music festival. (Click to enlarge) It’s official: the Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival is leaving town, for this yearContinue reading "JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL LEAVING RED BANK FOR RACETRACK; RETURN IN 2011 UNCERTAIN"
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February 2nd, 2010 @ 10am
FAIR HAVEN CUTS ADMINISTRATOR’S HOURS
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Administrator Mary Howell at Monday’s council meeting, where her hours were cut and some of her duties were handed off to Clerk Allyson Cinquegrana, in background. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN CUTS ADMINISTRATOR’S HOURS"
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February 2nd, 2010 @ 7am
TRT PUBLISHER WEIGHS RUN AT PALLONE
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Diane Gooch, publisher of the Two River Times and wife of Wall Street gazillionaire Mickey Gooch, is thinking about challenging longtime Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone when he’s up for re-election.Continue reading "TRT PUBLISHER WEIGHS RUN AT PALLONE"
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February 2nd, 2010 @ 7am
CHRISTIE PUTS M’TWON MAN AT MVC WHEEL
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By TOM HESTER Does this mean we’ll be treated like visiting dignitaries when we go to renew our driver’s licenses? Gov. Chris Christie Monday named Raymond Martinez of Middletown, anContinue reading "CHRISTIE PUTS M’TWON MAN AT MVC WHEEL"
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February 2nd, 2010 @ 6am
HANDLIN HANDLIN’ PROBLEMS ON THE RAILS
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By TOM HESTER Are you up to dealing with the state government first thing in the morning? Well, if you need its help, 13th-district Assemblywoman Amy Handlin and her aidesContinue reading "HANDLIN HANDLIN’ PROBLEMS ON THE RAILS"
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January 29th, 2010 @ 11am
COUNCIL WANTS ITS FAIR SHARE OF AID
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Mayor Pasquale Menna ponders the borough’s future on Monday night as he discussed possible cuts in state aid. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Pairing the word ‘doomsday’ withContinue reading "COUNCIL WANTS ITS FAIR SHARE OF AID"
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January 26th, 2010 @ 6am
SALON PLANNED AT FORMER EATERY
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Kim Johnson plans to set up a hair styling business in the former Itri’s Luncheonette space. Looks like the griddle at the long-dormant Itri’s Luncheonette won’t be getting fired upContinue reading "SALON PLANNED AT FORMER EATERY"
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January 25th, 2010 @ 7am
SEA BRIGHT TAKING CONTROL OVER PARKING
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Sea Bright officials are finally getting started on an ordinance that will give residents permits to park on the street in the summer months. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTINContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT TAKING CONTROL OVER PARKING"
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January 22nd, 2010 @ 6am
A small leaf fallen from the massive federal stimulus package passed by Congress last year will result in tender loving care for some Red Bank trees. Borough officials say they’veContinue reading "BOROUGH GETS STIMULUS GRANT FOR TREES"
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January 21st, 2010 @ 2pm
BOOK SALE IS FOR LOVERS
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Shoppers browsing the bargain bins at the Red Bank Public Library’s “yard sale” last September. The Red Bank Public Library is looking for a few new lovers. Be it ofContinue reading "BOOK SALE IS FOR LOVERS"
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January 21st, 2010 @ 7am
IN MIDDLETOWN, MAYOR’S DOOR IS OPEN
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Gerard Scharfenberger returned last month to a familiar place: the Middletown mayor’s office. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Gerard Scharfenberger has what you’d call an open door policyContinue reading "IN MIDDLETOWN, MAYOR’S DOOR IS OPEN"
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January 20th, 2010 @ 1pm
BEACHGOERS PLEASED WITH SEA BRIGHT DEAL
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More beaches in Sea Bright will be open to the public thanks to a lawsuit settlement reached last week. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI More than three yearsContinue reading "BEACHGOERS PLEASED WITH SEA BRIGHT DEAL"
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January 20th, 2010 @ 9am
EDUCATION FORUM TACKLES CHRISTIE CUTS
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It’s official: Chris Christie is the governor of New Jersey and, more than likely, education funding changes are afoot. You want an idea of what to expect? The Shrewsbury Parent-TeacherContinue reading "EDUCATION FORUM TACKLES CHRISTIE CUTS"
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January 20th, 2010 @ 8am
RUG MAN: HE’S LEAVING, BUT ALSO STAYING
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Get the message? But while the rug store is closing, its owner is putting down roots: he bought the building. By WID CONROY When a request by Nazmiyal Rug DecorContinue reading "RUG MAN: HE’S LEAVING, BUT ALSO STAYING"
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January 14th, 2010 @ 1pm
COUNCIL NIXES CALL FOR TAXPAYER SUMMIT
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Councilman Mike DuPont, left, addresses his opponent in last year’s election, Kim Senkeleski, as Councilman Ed Zipprich listens. (Click to enlarge) A proposal by 2009 Republican council candidate Kim SenkeleskiContinue reading "COUNCIL NIXES CALL FOR TAXPAYER SUMMIT"
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January 12th, 2010 @ 10am
McCARTHY TAKES COMMAND AT RBPD
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Chief Steve McCarthy shortly before his swearing in Monday night with his immediate predecessor, Mark Fitzgerald, left, and Councilman Art Murphy. (Click to enlarge) An overflow crowd packed Red Bank’sContinue reading "McCARTHY TAKES COMMAND AT RBPD"
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January 12th, 2010 @ 7am
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POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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 ...