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A Matawan man admitted he posed as the nephew of a terminally ill Red Bank woman to steal nearly $1 million and her home from her, Acting Monmouth County ProsecutorContinue reading "FAKE NEPHEW ADMITS RED BANK SENIOR SCAM"
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April 12th, 2013 @ 5pm
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LITTLE SILVER PUTS OLD JUNK TO NEW USE
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Participants in the e-waste drive dropped off loads of disused electronics for recycling or refurbishment. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Little Silver’s Environmental Commission collectedContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER PUTS OLD JUNK TO NEW USE"
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March 26th, 2013 @ 12pm
LITTLE SILVER: ROAD OUTAGE NEARLY OVER
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The closure of Seven Bridges Road in Little Silver, which began last July, is nearing its end as Monmouth County wraps up a bridge-replacement project just north of Point Road.Continue reading "LITTLE SILVER: ROAD OUTAGE NEARLY OVER"
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March 20th, 2013 @ 10am
BOTTLENECK AHEAD AT ROUTE 520 SPANS
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Motorists will face a narrowing of the twin bridges to one lane in each direction for up to eight months, officials said. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD TheContinue reading "BOTTLENECK AHEAD AT ROUTE 520 SPANS"
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March 13th, 2013 @ 5pm
Borough officials said they would prefer that the new bridge be north of the existing span instead of south. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON SeaContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT RELUCTANTLY OKS BRIDGE PLAN"
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March 7th, 2013 @ 11am
RUMSON: SANDY SHIFTS TAX BURDEN INLAND
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Homes like these on 1st Street could see their taxes rise as a result of falling home values closer to the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers.  (Photo by Joe Fisher. ClickContinue reading "RUMSON: SANDY SHIFTS TAX BURDEN INLAND"
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February 13th, 2013 @ 4pm
FAIR HAVEN FACING REASSESSMENT
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A townwide reassessment will be the first in 10 years. (Photo by Joe Fisher. Click to enlarge) By JOE FISHER Fair Haven residents can expect a visit later this yearContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN FACING REASSESSMENT"
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February 13th, 2013 @ 10am
RED BANK: CHIEF OK WITH INTERNAL PROBES
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Police Chief Steve McCarthy says his department reviews training on the handling of citizen complaints “almost on a yearly basis.” (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank policeContinue reading "RED BANK: CHIEF OK WITH INTERNAL PROBES"
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February 12th, 2013 @ 3pm
SEA BRIGHT: SERVICE STATION WON’T RETURN
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Dunkin’ Donuts is back in business, at right, but the adjoining Sea Bright Service Station won’t be coming back to town, its owner says. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click toContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: SERVICE STATION WON’T RETURN"
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January 29th, 2013 @ 8am
RUMSON-SEA BRIGHT SPAN INCHES FORWARD
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A concept plan discussed by Monmouth County Engineer Joe Ettore, in Sea Bright below, shows a proposed new alignment for the bridge and approach. The existing bridge, in white, wouldContinue reading "RUMSON-SEA BRIGHT SPAN INCHES FORWARD"
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January 24th, 2013 @ 10am
Repairs on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge may take up to two weeks longer to complete than previously anticipated, but will allow for traffic flows on weekends. (Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: NO BRIDGE WORK ON WEEKENDS"
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January 22nd, 2013 @ 11pm
HARD-HIT SEA BRIGHT FACES BRIDGE OUTAGE
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News of the planned closure of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge had restaurateur Chris Wood lobbying elected officials for a modification Friday. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Business ownersContinue reading "HARD-HIT SEA BRIGHT FACES BRIDGE OUTAGE"
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January 18th, 2013 @ 8pm
This just in from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office in Freehold: A Middletown man was arrested Thursday and charged with stabbing a woman inside the Bed, Bath and Beyond storeContinue reading "STABBING SUSPECT HELD ON $1M BAIL"
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January 18th, 2013 @ 1pm
By: REBECCA DESFOSSE Red Bank’s governing body put the brakes on pending changes to an ordinance limiting the locations in which porn shops and nude dancing clubs can operate Wednesday.Continue reading "RED BANK: SEX SHOP LAW TO TWEAK TERMS"
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December 6th, 2012 @ 8am
AREA OFFICIALS ZAP JCP&L OVER STORM FIXES
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Howell Mayor Robert Walsh addresses attendees at Monday’s ‘Snow Summit’ to discuss JCP&L’s response to Hurricane Sandy. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Confusion, anger andContinue reading "AREA OFFICIALS ZAP JCP&L OVER STORM FIXES"
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November 19th, 2012 @ 5pm
There was barely an unused square foot of ground at the Oceanic Marina Sunday afternoon, as all vessels were pulled from the water in advance of the storm. (Click toContinue reading "RUMSON ORDERS EVACUATION"
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October 29th, 2012 @ 12am
Illuminated by the headlights of their car, a couple snaps pictures of the Navesink River just as it breaches the deck of the Fair Haven dock around 9:30 p.m. Sunday.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN GETS ITS TOES WET"
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October 29th, 2012 @ 12am
MENNA CHALLENGES RED BANK TO GET FIT
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Mayor Menna’s Wellness Challenge kicked off Tuesday with free screenings in the municipal courtroom. (Photo by Danielle Tepper. Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER As part of a statewide campaign toContinue reading "MENNA CHALLENGES RED BANK TO GET FIT"
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September 12th, 2012 @ 11am
LITTLE SILVER: NAVIGATING BACK TO SCHOOL
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Parents and children crossed a bridge under reconstruction on Seven Bridges Road en route to Point Road School Thursday. A modular bridge will be installed to keep the route openContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: NAVIGATING BACK TO SCHOOL"
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September 6th, 2012 @ 9am
LITTLE SILVER BRACES FOR DETOUR WALLOPS
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A map showing the overlay detours that take effect with the reopening of Little Silver schools on Thursday. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Drivers who ignore a widelyContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER BRACES FOR DETOUR WALLOPS"
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September 5th, 2012 @ 6pm
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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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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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