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The trial of alleged Montgomery Terrace shooter Anthony Sims got underway in Freehold last week, and going by the coverage in the Asbury Park Press, it sounds like a trashfest:Continue reading "ACCUSATIONS FLY AT SIMS TRIAL"
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February 10th, 2010 @ 8am
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OIL LEAK PROMPTS HOUSE-RAISING
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The Red Bank home of the late Florence Forgotson has become a remediation site due to oil contamination. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s not an illusion: theContinue reading "OIL LEAK PROMPTS HOUSE-RAISING"
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January 27th, 2010 @ 6am
STAVOLA, PLANNERS SPAR OVER PARKING LOT
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It seems the Maple Avenue lot across from Borough Hall, at left, is going to remain a parking facility for at least another couple of years.  (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)Continue reading "STAVOLA, PLANNERS SPAR OVER PARKING LOT"
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January 21st, 2010 @ 9am
THE AWARD FOR BEST LIGHTING GOES TO…
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The Woods residence on Harding Road took first prize. Below, the homes of Marion Phillips, on Reckless Place (second prize) and the Lauterwassers, on East Westside Avenue (third prize). (ClickContinue reading "THE AWARD FOR BEST LIGHTING GOES TO…"
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January 4th, 2010 @ 11am
Hovnanian’s Red Bank HQ, as seen from the foot of Maple Avenue. Hovnanian Enterprises reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $250.8 million yesterday. That’s down from a net loss ofContinue reading "HOV REVENUE FELL BY HALF IN 2009"
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December 17th, 2009 @ 8am
GRANDVILLE CONVERSION GETS GREEN LIGHT
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The owner wants to create five new units in the 91-unit building. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Compromise sealed the deal to move forward with plans to renovate Grandville Towers from apartmentsContinue reading "GRANDVILLE CONVERSION GETS GREEN LIGHT"
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November 9th, 2009 @ 8am
ATRIUM GETS A LOT
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Atrium resident Doris Crisson, 88, speaks in favor of the valet-parking plan at last night’s hearing. (Click to enlarge) For the second time in four years, one of Red Bank’sContinue reading "ATRIUM GETS A LOT"
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October 2nd, 2009 @ 8am
RED BANK HOUSE, LINCROFT CHURCH ON TOUR
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Ready for its moment in the sun: the Ptak house on West Westside Avenue. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s not uncommon for Peter Ptak to have completeContinue reading "RED BANK HOUSE, LINCROFT CHURCH ON TOUR"
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October 1st, 2009 @ 7am
PAINTING A SUNRISE OF SORTS
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Painters at work last week on the Sunrise Condominiums on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright.
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September 30th, 2009 @ 4am
COUNCIL UNANIMOUS ON DENSITY CHANGES
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State Senator Jennifer Beck returned to borough hall in a failed bid to halt higher building densities. Wrapping up more than 18 months of Master Plan review, the Red BankContinue reading "COUNCIL UNANIMOUS ON DENSITY CHANGES"
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September 29th, 2009 @ 10am
Hovnanian’s headquarters overlooking the Navesink River. Red Bank-based Hovnanian Enterprises is trying to refinance some $759 million in debt even as other homebuilders are beginning to buy land again, today’sContinue reading "WSJ: HOV SEEKING DEBT RESTRUCTURING"
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September 28th, 2009 @ 8am
Hovnanian Enterprises, the Red Bank-based national homebuilder, has announced the death of its founder, Kevork Hovnanian. No details were given about the cause or date of death. Hovnanian lived inContinue reading "KEVORK HOVNANIAN DIES AT 86"
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September 25th, 2009 @ 1pm
BOARD OKs AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONES
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The overlay zones reflect areas of potential development and redevelopment, borough officials say. (Click to enlarge) Red Bank moved closer to resolving issues with the state Council on Affordable HousingContinue reading "BOARD OKs AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONES"
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September 22nd, 2009 @ 10am
ATRIUM LOT PLAN HITS SPEED BUMP
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A representative of the Atrium at Navesink holds an artist’s depiction of the proposed lot while residents listen to testimony at last night’s zoning board hearing. (Click to enlarge) QuestionsContinue reading "ATRIUM LOT PLAN HITS SPEED BUMP"
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September 18th, 2009 @ 8am
PRESERVATION GROUP GETS SPOTLIGHT
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Historic Preservation Commission members Ed Zipprich, Michaela Ferrigine and George Bowden outside a old house on Washington Street. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It took a couple of yearsContinue reading "PRESERVATION GROUP GETS SPOTLIGHT"
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September 16th, 2009 @ 1pm
PHS: WE PAY, AND WILL CONTINUE TO PAY
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An architect’s rendering of the already approved six-story addition hangs on a fence next to the existing 12-story Atrium at Navesink Harbor, on Riverview Avenue. Apparent confusion over the theContinue reading "PHS: WE PAY, AND WILL CONTINUE TO PAY"
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September 10th, 2009 @ 10am
HOV POSTS 12TH CONSECUTIVE NET LOSS
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Hovnanian’s HQ, at the foot of Maple Avenue in Red Bank. Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises has notched its third straight year in red ink, according to data released Wednesday. The glimmerContinue reading "HOV POSTS 12TH CONSECUTIVE NET LOSS"
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September 3rd, 2009 @ 7am
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
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
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PIANO TRASHED
Left out to take at 83 River Street. Property owner is a touring musician. Studio and home. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris H ...
FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
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.
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