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RUMSON, FAIR HAVEN IN MAG’S ‘TOP TOWNS’
River Road in Fair Haven shortly before a recent dawn. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In a ranking that skews heavily toward the state’s wealthiest municipalities, Rumson andContinue reading "RUMSON, FAIR HAVEN IN MAG’S ‘TOP TOWNS’"
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TOWN WILL PURSUE SPRAYGROUND FUNDS
Locust Avenue resident Leigh Kremer addresses the council as borough Engineer Christine Ballard listens. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Over the concerns of environmentalists, Red Bank will pursueContinue reading "TOWN WILL PURSUE SPRAYGROUND FUNDS"
RED BANK ‘SPRAYGROUND’ PLAN UNDER FIRE
A proposal for a water-shooting playground at Red Bank’s little-used Bellhaven Nature Area has raised hackles among environmentalists. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Wednesday night’s meeting of theContinue reading "RED BANK ‘SPRAYGROUND’ PLAN UNDER FIRE"
QUAKE SHAKES AREA; NO DAMAGE FOUND
Employees of Smith Barney mill outside their Broad Street office as emergency personnel compare notes on alarm report. (Click to enlarge) A rare earthquake, reported to have been centered onContinue reading "QUAKE SHAKES AREA; NO DAMAGE FOUND"
AFTER 54 YEARS, READIE’S READIES MOVE
Tom Fishkin outside the Broad Street storefront into which he plans to move Readie’s Fine Foods next month. (Click to enlarge) Here’s a movin’-on-up story we don’t see many examplesContinue reading "AFTER 54 YEARS, READIE’S READIES MOVE"
LOFTS PROJECT SEEKS PARKING REDUCTION
A view of the proposed West Side Lofts, at the southeast corner of West Front Street and Bridge Avenue. Project principal Chris Cole, center below, speaks with Red Bank AntiquesContinue reading "LOFTS PROJECT SEEKS PARKING REDUCTION"
TWO HOUSES DONATED TO LUNCH BREAK
The two properties adjoining Lunch Break, at right above, will be used to provide social services and clothing to the needy, if plans are approved. (Click to enlarge) Space isContinue reading "TWO HOUSES DONATED TO LUNCH BREAK"
FLOWERS REPLACE FENCE AT STATION SITE
The ugly temporary fence that surrounded a former filling station site on Harding Road in Red Bank for the past four years has come down. (Click to enlarge) A vacantContinue reading "FLOWERS REPLACE FENCE AT STATION SITE"
CONDO PLAN CHANGE APPEARS ON FAST TRACK
Rosemary Brewer, above, voiced frustration at Tuesday night’s planning board hearing over a townhouse development proposed in Little Silver. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI AContinue reading "CONDO PLAN CHANGE APPEARS ON FAST TRACK"
LANDLORD CLAIMS POST-MURDER BURGLARY
A curbside memorial to stabbing victim Larry Yarbrough decorates a tree outside 9 Bank Street. Below, the home’s cleared-out living room, with a broken window boarded over. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "LANDLORD CLAIMS POST-MURDER BURGLARY"
RUMSON ESTATE GOES TO DERBY HORSEMAN
The Dawkins estate in Rumson as seen from the Navesink in 2008. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI In a record-setting deal for Rumson, a Wall Street hedge-fund tycoon andContinue reading "RUMSON ESTATE GOES TO DERBY HORSEMAN"
LONG-VACANT SPACE GETTING YOGURT SHOP
Blissberry customers serve themselves and pay by the weight of their purchases, says the shop’s owner. (Click to enlarge) A Red Bank storefront that’s been vacant for at least fourContinue reading "LONG-VACANT SPACE GETTING YOGURT SHOP"
MONMOUTH STREET: COCOON EMPTIES OUT
Rema Joseph closed her Monmouth Street women’s clothing and gift store on Sunday. (Click to enlarge) Rema Joseph had hoped to hang on until the end of the year. ThenContinue reading "MONMOUTH STREET: COCOON EMPTIES OUT"
ARCADE (BEEP!) RUNS THE BOARD (BWOOP!)
An artist’s rendering of the ’boutique’ video game arcade planned for 80 Broad Street. Below right, owner Ken Kalada shares a laugh with zoning board member Tom Williams after theContinue reading "ARCADE (BEEP!) RUNS THE BOARD (BWOOP!)"
To enlarge the photo display, start it, then click the embiggen symbol in the lower right corner. To get back to redbankgreen, hit your escape key. By EVAN SOLTAS WhileContinue reading "UNEASY PEACE LIVES ON IN OLD GRAVEYARD"
BALLEW BUILDING GOES FOR $1.5M
The three-story structure changed hands on July 1, records show. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The former home of Ballew Jewelers at has been sold, officially severing a relationshipContinue reading "BALLEW BUILDING GOES FOR $1.5M"
LOFTS PLAN RETURNS, TRIMMED A SMIDGEN
The proposed West Side Lofts development, at the corner of West Front Street and Bridge Avenue, is again moving forward. Below, architectural drawings. (Photos by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)Continue reading "LOFTS PLAN RETURNS, TRIMMED A SMIDGEN"
NO DECISION ON MEXICAN MARKET PLAN
Juan Torres, owner of Juanito’s restaurant, testifies about his proposal for a large grocery on Red Bank’s West Side Thursday night. (Click to enlarge) A plan for a supersized bodegaContinue reading "NO DECISION ON MEXICAN MARKET PLAN"
WEINBERG DRUMS FOR NEW SUBDIVISION
The entrance to E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg’s estate on McClees Road in Middletown. Below, Weinberg at this week’s planning board hearing. (Photos by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)Continue reading "WEINBERG DRUMS FOR NEW SUBDIVISION"
ROUND TWO FOR FORTUNE HOUSE
A ‘for sale’ was planted out front of the T. Thomas Fortune House on Drs. James Parker Boulevard last week. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "ROUND TWO FOR FORTUNE HOUSE"
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SNEAKERS OVER BROAD
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sneakers hanging from the overhead wires on Broad Street.
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.
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