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RED BANK: COUNCIL TABLES JCP&L STATEMENT
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RED BANK: Council puts off action on JCP&L plan for a controversial high-voltage line.
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June 23rd, 2016 @ 7am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RED BANK: BON JOVI THANKS BIZ OWNERS
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RED BANK: Bon Jovi hosts local retailers to thank them for helping out in a fundraiser.
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June 23rd, 2016 @ 5am
RUMSON: NAVESINK POLLUTION ON AGENDA
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RUMSON: Clean Ocean Action plans a public discussion next week on the Navesink River shellfish ban due to pollution.
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June 22nd, 2016 @ 7am
RED BANK: PHARMACY, APARTMENTS GOING UP
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RED BANK: Construction begins on new West Side pharmacy and apartments.
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June 10th, 2016 @ 10am
LINCROFT: DOUBTS ON JCP&L PLAN REMAIN
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Kyle King, an environmental health consultant to JCP&L, was surrounded by questioners at the event.  (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) By JOHN T. WARD Plans for aContinue reading "LINCROFT: DOUBTS ON JCP&L PLAN REMAIN"
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June 8th, 2016 @ 8am
A view of the North Jersey Coast Line northward from the Red Bank station in 2014. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) Jersey Central Power & Light isContinue reading "RED BANK: JCP&L REVIVES POWER LINE PLAN"
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May 20th, 2016 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN: STUDENTS FLOAT FILTER CONCEPT
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R-FH juniors Tyler Lubin, left, and Noah Tucker at the Fair Haven Dock. Below, a map of Navesink River waters showing areas where shellfish harvesting is banned or suspended. (Photo above byContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: STUDENTS FLOAT FILTER CONCEPT"
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May 12th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK NAMED ‘TREE CITY’ FOR 10th YEAR
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For the tenth time, the borough of Red Bank has been recognized for its tree-friendly policies by the Arbor Day Foundation.
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May 4th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: EATING ‘CLEAN’ TO SAVE HER LIFE
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Amie Valpone returns Monday to Red Bank’s Front St. Trattoria, where she once waited tables, to promote “Eating Clean,” her memoir and cookbook. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD AmieContinue reading "RED BANK: EATING ‘CLEAN’ TO SAVE HER LIFE"
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April 23rd, 2016 @ 5am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALAD FROM DEAN’S
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Dean’s Market grab n’ go harvest salad with a cheerful raspberry vinaigrette. Jenna Rae Alexy, manager, seen below, has lost 100 pounds while working at the store… just saying. (Photos byContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALAD FROM DEAN’S"
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April 15th, 2016 @ 9am
RED BANK: MARINE SANCTUARY BLASTED
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With the basement meeting room already full, an overflow crowd gathered on the library’s main floor hoping to be allowed in Wednesday night. Below, the sanctuary would include Sandy HookContinue reading "RED BANK: MARINE SANCTUARY BLASTED"
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March 16th, 2016 @ 10pm
ON THE GREEN: MARINE SANCTUARY PROPOSED
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An effort to create a “water-based equivalent of a National Park” covering Sandy Hook Bay, the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers and their tributaries is the subject of upcoming informational sessions, one ofContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: MARINE SANCTUARY PROPOSED"
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March 7th, 2016 @ 7am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SMOOTHIE IN A BOWL
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The Acai PB&J bowl from Freshica’s Juice Bar, owned by Jessica Dalmedo, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It might seem counter-intuitive to put a juiceContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SMOOTHIE IN A BOWL"
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February 5th, 2016 @ 10am
FAIR HAVEN: POND DEAL ON COUNCIL AGENDA
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Schwenker’s Pond, on River Road. The long-vacant Doremus house, below, which overlooked the pond, was demolished in late 2013. Two new homes are planned for the site. (Photos by John T.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: POND DEAL ON COUNCIL AGENDA"
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January 25th, 2016 @ 11am
RED BANK: FLAVOR’S ORGANIC FOR KITCH CHEF
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Kitch Organic chef Jennifer Freeman stirs a mixture of ground turkey and vegetables while Liam Splane cuts down a flat of wheat grass.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: FLAVOR’S ORGANIC FOR KITCH CHEF"
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November 10th, 2015 @ 1pm
FAIR HAVEN: COUPLE’S FUTURE COMES TO PASS
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Derek DeBree, seen below with his wife, Genevieve, gutted the building’s interior, removing walls and leaving much of the wood exposed.  (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: COUPLE’S FUTURE COMES TO PASS"
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September 25th, 2015 @ 4pm
RED BANK: TOUR TOUTS ECO EFFORTS
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Michael Paul Raspanti shows off his eco-friendly organic garden during last year’s Green House Tour in Red Bank.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge.) On a first-autumn-weekend that alsoContinue reading "RED BANK: TOUR TOUTS ECO EFFORTS"
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September 23rd, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: GIVE OR TAKE, IT’S ALL FREE
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Get a taste of the gift economy on Spring Street in Red Bank Saturday. (Click to enlarge) Got stuff lying around the house or workplace that you’d like to give a newContinue reading "RED BANK: GIVE OR TAKE, IT’S ALL FREE"
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September 18th, 2015 @ 1pm
RED BANK: CHURCH CONVERSION COMPLETED
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Space beneath the steeple, complete with spiral staircase, is now an office. The new First Church of Christ, Scientist worship space, below, is a fraction of the original size.  (Photos by JohnContinue reading "RED BANK: CHURCH CONVERSION COMPLETED"
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July 31st, 2015 @ 1pm
FAIR HAVEN: NOW CRAVIN’ SPROUTS
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Vegan pastries, grab ‘n go salads, kale wraps and smoothies are a few of the items customers line up for. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON In aContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: NOW CRAVIN’ SPROUTS"
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July 21st, 2015 @ 12pm
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner films 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 ...
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 ...