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JUDITH STANLEY COLEMAN HAS DIED
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Judith Stanley Coleman at the opening of the Tiffany store in Red Bank in November, 2007. (Click to enlarge) Judith Stanley Coleman, an ardent land conservationist and philanthropist from Middletown,Continue reading "JUDITH STANLEY COLEMAN HAS DIED"
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August 2nd, 2010 @ 12pm
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NOW OPEN: GOOD, SAFE KARMA
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Tiffany Betts, left, and Gail Doherty preparing meals for customers who showed up minutes after Wednesday’s opening. (Click to enlarge) The much-anticipated return to Red Bank of vegan restaurateurs GailContinue reading "NOW OPEN: GOOD, SAFE KARMA"
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July 29th, 2010 @ 7am
OOPS: IT’S NOT HISTORIC — YET
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The lot, at the corner of East Front and Washington Streets, has been vacant since a Victorian home was demolished in 2005. (Click to enlarge) Last week, redbankgreen reported thatContinue reading "OOPS: IT’S NOT HISTORIC — YET"
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July 29th, 2010 @ 6am
TALK OF TOWNHOUSES IN HISTORIC DISTRICT
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An architect has drawn up plans for townouses for a vacant lot in Red Bank’s historic district, but nothing has been filed with the borough. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; clickContinue reading "TALK OF TOWNHOUSES IN HISTORIC DISTRICT"
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July 23rd, 2010 @ 6am
Rejecting the advice of the borough planning board, the Red Bank Council last night said merchants may put sandwich-board advertising on sidewalks outside their establishments through the end of thisContinue reading "COUNCIL APPROVES SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS"
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July 13th, 2010 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN TREE LAW GETS ANOTHER LOOK
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12-year-old Zoe Gallagher made her case to the borough council Monday night to amend Fair Haven’s tree ordinance. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Fair HavenContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN TREE LAW GETS ANOTHER LOOK"
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July 13th, 2010 @ 5am
RUMSON PLANS TO RAZE FORMER POLICE HQ
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The property will be sold as two building lots, officials say. (Click to enlarge) By EVAN SOLTAS With its new municipal complex completed, Rumson plans to demolish its historic CenterContinue reading "RUMSON PLANS TO RAZE FORMER POLICE HQ"
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July 12th, 2010 @ 1pm
COURT ORDERS MORE BEACH ACCESS AT CLUB
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The club was the last holdout defendant in a lawsuit dating back four years, and lost. (Click to enlarge) A state Superior Court in Freehold has ordered the oceanfront SeabrightContinue reading "COURT ORDERS MORE BEACH ACCESS AT CLUB"
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July 12th, 2010 @ 8am
The specialty food store has filed plans to take over more than 12,000 square feet in Treasure Island Plaza, according to a report. After a brief dalliance with Red BankContinue reading "TRADER JOE’S PLANS SHREWSBURY STORE"
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July 9th, 2010 @ 6am
ANOTHER COURTYARDS PLAN WINS VARIANCES
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As Ray Mass (background) and Deborah Marks listened, zoning board member Vincent Light details his objection to granting variances for the proposed Courtyards at Monmouth housing project, below. (Click toContinue reading "ANOTHER COURTYARDS PLAN WINS VARIANCES"
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July 2nd, 2010 @ 6am
FH COUNCIL TAKES FLAK ON TWO ISSUES
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More than 50 residents filled the borough council chambers Monday night for a chance to be heard on two separate hot-button issues in town. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click toContinue reading "FH COUNCIL TAKES FLAK ON TWO ISSUES"
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June 29th, 2010 @ 5am
A BIT LATE, FAIR HAVEN GIRL TESTS TREE LAW
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Zoe Gallagher, 12, in front of the Poplar Avenue property where trees are being cut down to make room for two houses. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "A BIT LATE, FAIR HAVEN GIRL TESTS TREE LAW"
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June 22nd, 2010 @ 8am
FAIR HAVEN HOUSING PLAN DRAWS BACKLASH
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Developer Kevin Hughes, right, watches Fair Haven’s council meeting as neighbors voiced complaints over his proposal to add age-restricted housing in town. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN HOUSING PLAN DRAWS BACKLASH"
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June 16th, 2010 @ 7am
BUILDER COMPLETES HISTORICAL CONVERSION
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A nine-month renovation project on LeRoy Place has just wrapped up. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Charlie McCague wasn’t looking for a fight or aContinue reading "BUILDER COMPLETES HISTORICAL CONVERSION"
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June 10th, 2010 @ 10am
YMCA SUES BOROUGH OVER PLAN DENIAL
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The Community YMCA says the zoning board rejection was capricious. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI As expected, the Community YMCA has filed a lawsuit againstContinue reading "YMCA SUES BOROUGH OVER PLAN DENIAL"
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June 9th, 2010 @ 2pm
LITTLE PROJECT, BIG IMPACT, BUILDER SAYS
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Roger Mumford has plans that he says will transform part of the West Side. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI On the corner of Bridge Avenue and Cedar Street sitsContinue reading "LITTLE PROJECT, BIG IMPACT, BUILDER SAYS"
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June 8th, 2010 @ 11am
SILVER LINING AT LITTLE SILVER CORNER?
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Both the former Wicker Rose building,  foreground, and the abandoned Texaco station in the background have “substantial” environmental issues. (Click to enlarge) Three adjoining Little Silver properties with the taintContinue reading "SILVER LINING AT LITTLE SILVER CORNER?"
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June 7th, 2010 @ 10am
Hovnanian’s headquarters overlooking the Navesink River at Maple Cove. (Click to enlarge) The misery isn’t over at Red Bank-based national homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises, despite a brief return to the blackContinue reading "HOV POSTS ANOTHER QUARTERLY LOSS"
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June 3rd, 2010 @ 8am
COAL & FEED BUILDING DEMOLISHED
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The former Hance Coal & Feed building on Shrewsbury Avenue, seen above in 2008, was razed earlier this week, below. (Click to enlarge) A landmark barnlike structure on Red Bank’sContinue reading "COAL & FEED BUILDING DEMOLISHED"
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May 26th, 2010 @ 8am
PLAN TO TRANSFORM WEST SIDE BLOCK OK’D
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Roger Mumford discusses his plan at Thursday’s zoning board hearing. Below, a view of the homes to be built along the east side of Bridge Avenue; the current site ofContinue reading "PLAN TO TRANSFORM WEST SIDE BLOCK OK’D"
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May 7th, 2010 @ 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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