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ON THE GREEN: RAIN IN FORECAST
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One of those light blobs seen from the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Monday night is Earth’s moon. And now, shining a blobby light on the near-term weather outlook… the National WeatherContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: RAIN IN FORECAST"
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February 23rd, 2016 @ 5am
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ON THE GREEN: ICY GRIP LOOSENS
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After a weekend that saw wind-chill temperatures as low as 17 degrees below zero, weather forecasters expect the Greater Red Bank Green to warm up Monday — Presidents’ Day.  The NationalContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: ICY GRIP LOOSENS"
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February 15th, 2016 @ 5am
ON THE GREEN: COASTAL FLOODING CONTINUES
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Coastal flooding was widespread on the Greater Red Bank Green Tuesday morning. Trucks and cars powered through deep water on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, above, and flooding closed Seven BridgeContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: COASTAL FLOODING CONTINUES"
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February 9th, 2016 @ 11am
ON THE GREEN: SNOW IN FORECAST, AGAIN
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A forecast of up to three inches of snow on the Greater Red Bank Green didn’t quite pan out Monday — we got flurries that amounted to zip. But, undeterred,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: SNOW IN FORECAST, AGAIN"
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February 8th, 2016 @ 4pm
RED BANK: SWAMPED AT THE BOAT CLUB
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It seems someone neglected to check the tide charts when leaving a red pickup truck in the parking lot shared by the Monmouth Boat Club and North Shrewsbury Ice Boat andContinue reading "RED BANK: SWAMPED AT THE BOAT CLUB"
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February 8th, 2016 @ 8am
ON THE GREEN: MORNING SNOW EXPECTED
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Commuters on the Greater Red Bank Green could be in for a messy Monday. The National Weather Service has forecast a snowfall between 5 a.m. and 1 p.m, that’s expectedContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: MORNING SNOW EXPECTED"
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February 8th, 2016 @ 5am
ON THE GREEN: A WET, SLUSHY BLANKET
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A soggy blanket of snow on the Greater Red Bank Green made for a pretty scene at the Red Bank train station, above, and some slushy stepping on Chestnut Street Friday morning,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: A WET, SLUSHY BLANKET"
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February 5th, 2016 @ 8am
ON THE GREEN: KEEP THOSE SHOVELS HANDY
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Two weeks after a blizzard dropped two feet of snow on the Greater Red Bank Green, the powder is likely to return Friday. The National Weather Service has issued an advisoryContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: KEEP THOSE SHOVELS HANDY"
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February 4th, 2016 @ 4pm
ON THE GREEN: DIGGING OUT GETS UNDERWAY
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After a daylong blizzard, residents of the Greater Red Bank Green awoke Sunday to about two feet of snow and flooding of low-lying areas, including South Ward Avenue and Grant AvenueContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: DIGGING OUT GETS UNDERWAY"
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January 24th, 2016 @ 1pm
NJ.com video reporter and Red Bank resident Brian Donohue and a colleague set up time-lapse cameras in the bread aisle of two supermarkets, including the SuperFoodtown on Broad Street, toContinue reading "RED BANK: TIME-LAPSE OF VANISHING BREAD"
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January 23rd, 2016 @ 12pm
ON THE GREEN: FIRST SNOW OF 2016
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The Greater Green got its first coating of snow of Winter 2016 Sunday evening, as seen on the fishing pier in Red Bank’s Marine Park. With temperatures hovering just belowContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: FIRST SNOW OF 2016"
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January 18th, 2016 @ 5am
ON THE GREEN: A FLEETING TOUCH OF ICE
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After a two-day dalliance with winter, seen Wednesday in the form of an icy puddle on Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, the Greater Green returns to relatively warmer weather in theContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: A FLEETING TOUCH OF ICE"
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January 7th, 2016 @ 5am
SEA BRIGHT: DOLPHIN STAY RAISES CONCERNS
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A stand-up paddler got close to the dolphin in the Shrewsbury River between Sea Bright and Rumson last week. Marine experts say humans and boats should keep away from the animal.  (Photo byContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: DOLPHIN STAY RAISES CONCERNS"
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January 5th, 2016 @ 7am
RED BANK: DEER… OR REINDEER?
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With Christmas over, were three of Santa’s reindeer hoping to reunite with Jolly St. Nick in Red Bank over the weekend? Borough resident Charlie Bierly photographed this deer trio in the intersection ofContinue reading "RED BANK: DEER… OR REINDEER?"
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January 2nd, 2016 @ 3pm
Press release from Rumson Garden Club On Tuesday, December 8, the Rumson Garden Club hosts Rutgers Gardens director Bruce Crawford in a special public lecture entitled “A Designer’s Love AffairContinue reading "RUMSON: “A LOVE AFFAIR WITH TREES”"
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November 24th, 2015 @ 5am
SANDY HOOK: A CLEAN SWEEP FOR RBR CLUB
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A group of students from the Environmental Club at Red Bank Regional discovered a dead osprey while taking part in an October 24 Beach Sweep on Sandy Hook. The birdContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: A CLEAN SWEEP FOR RBR CLUB"
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November 19th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: BELLHAVEN SPLASH PAD SPUTTERS
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An entrance to Bellhaven Natural Area on Locust Avenue. A proposed playground would be sited within the of loop the path shown above. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: BELLHAVEN SPLASH PAD SPUTTERS"
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November 12th, 2015 @ 10am
As part of the Social Action Film Series, the documentary feature ‘Wings of Life’ screens for free this Sunday evening at the Unitarian Meetinghouse in Lincroft. We’ve long looked toContinue reading "LINCROFT: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEE-ING"
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November 12th, 2015 @ 6am
ON THE GREEN: WHEELS ‘N REELS OUTDOORS
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Jeff DeMent of the American Littoral Society invites anglers of all ages and skillsets to a Surf Fishing Clinic, Saturday morning at the northern end of Sandy Hook. The clocks mayContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: WHEELS ‘N REELS OUTDOORS"
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November 4th, 2015 @ 12pm
Any Jersey Shore denizen knows that sand migrates, even as its being used to replenish storm-depleted beaches. But the biggest beneficiary of the millions of cubic yards of sand pumped onshoreContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: NUDISTS GET MORE SAND"
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October 28th, 2015 @ 9am
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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 ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.