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HOSTILE CROWD SHOUTS DOWN PALLONE
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With the auditorium inside already packed, a crowd of more than 1,000 people snaked around the front yard of the Red Bank Middle School awaiting its turn inside. Three consecutiveContinue reading "HOSTILE CROWD SHOUTS DOWN PALLONE"
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August 26th, 2009 @ 7am
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TIME TO PUT THE CHAMPAGNE ON ICE?
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Red Bank officials say they’re now about a month away from tearing down the West Sunset Avenue incinerator stack that has stood as a reminder of the town’s garbage-burning pastContinue reading "TIME TO PUT THE CHAMPAGNE ON ICE?"
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August 25th, 2009 @ 10am
The longtime Williams family estate, seen looking north on DeNormandie Avenue toward the river. As expected, the borough of Fair Haven took a big step toward the water last night,Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN OKS RIVERFRONT LAND BUY"
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August 25th, 2009 @ 6am
The national debate on healthcare insurance flooded redbankgreen‘s comments section last week, providing an abundance of strong candidates for this week’s spotlight. The back-and-forth was spirited and civil, and perhapsContinue reading "TWO VIEWS ON ‘OBAMACARE’"
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August 24th, 2009 @ 12pm
HALFACRE HALF-OK WITH STIMULUS MONEY
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Mayor Mike Halfacre in 2008. With his town having  just landed a whopping $477,000 in federal stimulus money, one might think that Fair Haven mayor and congressional aspirant Mike HalfacreContinue reading "HALFACRE HALF-OK WITH STIMULUS MONEY"
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August 18th, 2009 @ 2pm
MANSION-TO-OFFICE PLAN OK’D IN SQUEAKER
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New owner Charlie McCague says he spent $50,000 to restore the slate-and-copper roof of the structure and will preserve the clapboard exterior and interior layout. After a vote that sharplyContinue reading "MANSION-TO-OFFICE PLAN OK’D IN SQUEAKER"
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August 18th, 2009 @ 8am
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. has scheduled a town-hall style Q&A about health insurance reform for Tuesday, August 25 in Red Bank. But Pallone, a Long Branch Democrat who chairs aContinue reading "PALLONE PLANS TOWN HALL ON HEALTHCARE"
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August 17th, 2009 @ 10am
View Larger Map A decade-long effort to derail a redevelopment plan that would transform Sandy Hook‘s Fort Hancock into a convention facility notched its biggest victory to date yesterday. TheContinue reading "PARKS SERVICE REJECTS SANDY HOOK FIRM"
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August 13th, 2009 @ 7am
PRESERVATIONISTS DEMAND STATION FIXES
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Peeling paint and rotting wood at the Red Bank train station have preservationists worried about “demolition by neglect.” (Click to enlarge) Red Bank’s Historic Preservation Commission has gone on theContinue reading "PRESERVATIONISTS DEMAND STATION FIXES"
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August 12th, 2009 @ 7am
PROJECT LANDS CONSTRUCTION GRANT
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A rendering of some of the 36 homes to be built on the West Side, as shown at a borough zoning board meeting in January. Cedar Crossing, Red Bank’s mostContinue reading "PROJECT LANDS CONSTRUCTION GRANT"
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August 11th, 2009 @ 11am
FAIR HAVEN MAY FORGO GRANTS FOR PARK
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The property, seen here from the river beach, is at the foot of narrow DeNormandie Avenue, right. (Click to enlarge) Amid concerns from some residents that Fair Haven is aboutContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN MAY FORGO GRANTS FOR PARK"
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August 11th, 2009 @ 8am
Parking and traffic were topics A and B as a plan to bulk up the Community YMCA facility in Red Bank went before the borough zoning board last night, accordingContinue reading "PARKING ISSUES DOMINATE YMCA HEARING"
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August 7th, 2009 @ 6am
HISTORY ON THE BLOCK, PIECE BY PIECE
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The Charles Williams House, dating to the mid-19th century, will be the site of an estate sale on Saturday. Fair Haven officials expect to hold a final debate and voteContinue reading "HISTORY ON THE BLOCK, PIECE BY PIECE"
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August 5th, 2009 @ 11am
In a case that hinged on arcane voting rules about planning boards that do double duty as zoning boards, the state Appellate Division has rejected a Sea Bright beach club’sContinue reading "SURFRIDER EXPANSION PLAN REJECTED AGAIN"
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August 4th, 2009 @ 7am
Citizens and police in both Red Bank and Fair Haven have scheduled events as part of Tuesday’s National Night Out anti-crime and anti-drug-abuse effort scheduled across the U.S. In RedContinue reading "‘NATIONAL NIGHT OUT’ EVENTS PLANNED"
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August 3rd, 2009 @ 2pm
Last week’s article about a plan by Red Bank to install more 4-way stops took a detour. The discussion in the redbankgreen comments area turned to speed bumps and speedContinue reading "ON BUMPS AND HUMPS"
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August 3rd, 2009 @ 9am
COMMUNITY CENTER PLANS SEPTEMBER DEBUT
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Sisters Violet, 14, and Yanna Preston, 17, are the first members of the planned community center and will be trained as recruiters. That’s center director Robert Taylor in the background.Continue reading "COMMUNITY CENTER PLANS SEPTEMBER DEBUT"
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July 30th, 2009 @ 9am
MORE 4-WAY STOPS PLANNED
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Four-way stops would be created at the intersections of Pearl and Chestnut streets and one block north, at Pearl and Oakland streets. Encouraged by the four-way stop created earlier thisContinue reading "MORE 4-WAY STOPS PLANNED"
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July 29th, 2009 @ 8am
‘CONTROVERSY COVE’ DEBATE CONTINUES
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Volunteers digging out invasive plants during a cleanup of the riverfront property in May. Today’s Asbury Park Press takes another look at the tug-of-war over Red Bank’s tentatively-named Maple CoveContinue reading "‘CONTROVERSY COVE’ DEBATE CONTINUES"
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July 29th, 2009 @ 7am
FRANK TALK ON GANGS PLANNED
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Borough and state officials are planning a public discussion on the presence of gangs in Red Bank for this Saturday morning. The event is being organized by 12th-district state Sen.Continue reading "FRANK TALK ON GANGS PLANNED"
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July 22nd, 2009 @ 10am
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MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
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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