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Rumson police say two picture windows on a home and the windshields of two cars parked elsewhere were reported smashed by rocks overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Authorities areContinue reading "HOUSE, TWO CARS VANDALIZED IN RUMSON"
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VANDALS SMASH CARS IN TWO TOWNS
Two of the vehicles struck overnight on East Bergen Place in Red Bank. The one below was parked on the street at the time it was attacked. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "VANDALS SMASH CARS IN TWO TOWNS"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • Joseph Stevenson, age 22, from Woodland Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on January 15, 2012 by PatrolmanContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER"
FAIR HAVEN MAN VOWS FIGHT OVER POT BUST
“I’m not going to stop doing what I’m doing,” says medical marijuana advocate Eric Hafner. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Among those cheering at the Statehouse when NewContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN MAN VOWS FIGHT OVER POT BUST"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of January 6 to January 13, 2012. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring onContinue reading "TWO DELIVERY PARCELS REPORTED STOLEN"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • On January 12, 2012 at approximately 10:00pm police responded to an armed robbery at the Quick StopContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBED"
BUILDER AGAIN REJECTED ON TREE APPEAL
Fair Haven planning board members Larry Quigley, foreground, and Pat Drummond with board attorney James Moody at Wednesday’s hearing. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD With members voicing unvarnishedContinue reading "BUILDER AGAIN REJECTED ON TREE APPEAL"
CUT DOWN, BUILDER TRIES NEW TREE PLAN
The health of the tulip poplar at center, above, has been a pivotal issue in the dispute. Below, the developer’s latest tree plan. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "CUT DOWN, BUILDER TRIES NEW TREE PLAN"
A thief or thieves broke into a Little Silver home sometime during the day, getting away with an unspecified amount of jewelry. Separately, the quiet burg’s police department also reportedContinue reading "HOME BURGLARIZED IN LITTLE SILVER"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • On January 6, 2012 Detective Daniel Sullivan arrested a 17 year old male juvenile from Colts Neck,Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN CHARGES TEENS FOR HOLDUP"
A man of indeterminate age and address has been indicted for allegedly scamming an elderly Red Bank woman out of $750,000 by pretending to be her nephew, Monmouth County ProsecutorContinue reading "FAKE ‘NEPHEW’ INDICTED IN $750K SCAM"
Activity reports for the pas month, unedited, as provided by the Fair Haven Police Department. • 12/1/11 –Grange Ave. resident reported that their mailbox was dug up and removed fromContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: PAIR CHARGED IN COPPER THEFT"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of December 30, 2011 to January 6, 2012. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurringContinue reading "MASS WATER METER THEFT REPORTED"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • Police arrested a man who struck a Monmouth County Park Ranger with his vehicle. Police say AnthonyContinue reading "ASSAULT ON PARK RANGER ALLEGED"
MENNA: GROWING NONPROFITS HURT TOWN
Mayor Pasquale Menna says the loss of taxable property to nonprofits is an unfair burden on taxpayers in regional centers like Red Bank. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "MENNA: GROWING NONPROFITS HURT TOWN"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • On December 28, 2011 Detective Adam Finck arrested Jose Luciano, age 32, from Reidway Place in Freehold,Continue reading "BUSY HOLIDAYS FOR MIDDLETOWN POLICE"
WOMAN’S CLUB GETS SECRET SETTLEMENT
That little bit of decorative cornice that overhangs the Woman’s Club fire lane cost the Bank of America. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD What’s a couple of inchesContinue reading "WOMAN’S CLUB GETS SECRET SETTLEMENT"
“YOU HOPE YOU NEVER, EVER HAVE TO…”
Little Silver police conducted lockdown and ‘active shooter’ drills at the Point Road and Markham schools Tuesday.(Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The scenario is terrifying: someone loose inContinue reading "“YOU HOPE YOU NEVER, EVER HAVE TO…”"
A 23-year-old Rumson man was in Monmouth County lockup Monday on an attempted murder charge for stabbing a man at a party in Keansburg Keyport early Sunday morning, according toContinue reading "RUMSON MAN CHARGED IN KEANSBURG STABBING"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of December 16 to December 22, 2011. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring onContinue reading "RED BANK: DINER BREAK-IN REPORTED"
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THREE ON TOUR
RED BANK: Three borough sites will participate in a weekend of self-guided tours of 52 historic locations in Monmouth County May 4 & 5.
VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
RED TRUCKS AT RED ROCK
A small dishwasher fire at Red Rock Tap and Grill was put out quickly by firefighters overnight, causing minimal damage. Red Bank Fire Depar ...
CREATIVE COVER UP
The windows of Pearl Street Consignment on Monmouth Street were smashed when a driver crashed their car through them injuring an employee la ...
THEY’RE BACK!
Ospreys returned to the skies over Red Bank this week for the first time since they migrated to warmer climes in late fall. With temperature ...
SPRING IS SPRUNG
RED BANK: Spring 2024 arrives on the Greater Red Bank Green with the vernal equinox at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday.
RED BANK’S FINEST – AND NEWEST
Red Bank Police Officer Eliot Ramos was sworn in as the force’s newest patrolman Thursday, and if you’re doing a double take thinkin ...
EASTER EGG MAYHEM AT THE PARK
An errant whistle spurred an unexpectedly early start to the Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, which had been scheduled to begin at eggsactly 11am ...