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By WIL FULTON Red Bank’s school board unanimously approved the borough’s 2013-2014 school budget at the Thursday night before a small group of residents and school officials at the primaryContinue reading "MORANA: SCHOOL TAX COULD’VE BEEN WORSE"
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March 29th, 2013 @ 7am
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RED BANK: SNIFF THIS, LITTLE DOGGIE
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SNIFF Pet Candles: made for dogs, but enjoyed by owners, too. (Photo by Alexis Orlacchio. Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO In this week’s edition of Window Shopping the Green,Continue reading "RED BANK: SNIFF THIS, LITTLE DOGGIE"
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March 28th, 2013 @ 11am
RBR BUDGET SAILS TO PASSAGE
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By SARAH KLEPNER Red Bank Regional’s board of education unanimously passed the district’s 2013-2014 budget last week, with no comment from the public. The 50-minute meeting Thursday night was sparselyContinue reading "RBR BUDGET SAILS TO PASSAGE"
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March 25th, 2013 @ 3pm
Once again, brides-to-be, accompanied by female attendants and the occasional fiancé, flooded the streets of Red Bank for the annual Wedding Walk extravaganza Sunday. The RiverCenter-orchestrated event highlights goods andContinue reading "RED BANK: BRIDAL SURGE REPORTED"
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March 25th, 2013 @ 2pm
WEATHER: ENOUGH WITH WINTER, ALREADY
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Big, gloopy flakes of snow fall on Bridge Avenue in Red Bank at noontime Monday. The calendar may say spring, but the National Weather Service says we could get oneContinue reading "WEATHER: ENOUGH WITH WINTER, ALREADY"
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March 25th, 2013 @ 12pm
Activity reports for the period of March 16 to March 22, 2013, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department. • Report of Theft at 1001 Broad Street on 3/19/13. Continue reading "SHREWSBURY: BURGLARY TRY REPORTED"
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March 25th, 2013 @ 10am
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of March 14 to March 21, 2013. This information is unedited. Shoplifting incident occurring onContinue reading "DETERGENT THIEF MAKES CLEAN GETAWAY"
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March 25th, 2013 @ 9am
RED BANK: ADAMS QUITS RIVERCENTER HELM
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Nancy Adams with RiverCenter vice chairman Tom Fishkin, center, and board secretary Michael Warmington in 2011. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The top job at downtown promotion agencyContinue reading "RED BANK: ADAMS QUITS RIVERCENTER HELM"
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March 25th, 2013 @ 8am
RBR TEACHERS, BOARD RESUME TALKS
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Teachers and board members returned to the bargaining table Thursday night. (Click to enlarge) By SARAH KLEPNER More than two years into a drawn-out negotiation process, including almost a year-and-a-halfContinue reading "RBR TEACHERS, BOARD RESUME TALKS"
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March 22nd, 2013 @ 7am
ON DECK IN RED BANK
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A welder prepares for the placement of a precast concrete panel at the parking deck under assembly at the site of the MW West Side Lofts project on Bridge AvenueContinue reading "ON DECK IN RED BANK"
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March 19th, 2013 @ 1pm
RED BANK: A PRE-AISLE BRIDAL STROLL
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A bride-to-be and her entourage pass a begowned model at Barbizon School of Modeling at the 2012 edition of Wedding Walk, above, and the trolley that makes the walk aContinue reading "RED BANK: A PRE-AISLE BRIDAL STROLL"
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March 19th, 2013 @ 10am
From oceanfront Sea Bright to suburban Rumson to the bustling hub of downtown Red Bank, everyone seemed to be feeling Irish Sunday – Saint Patrick’s Day. Guinness, Bailey’s and JamesonContinue reading "GREEN ON GREEN"
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March 18th, 2013 @ 8am
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of March 7 to March 14, 2013. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring onContinue reading "RED BANK: TWO EAST SIDE HOME BURGLARIES"
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March 18th, 2013 @ 6am
RED BANK: GOOD OLD VEGAN ‘COMFORT FOOD’
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Gail Doherty with a hot tray of “magic cookies,” made with pecans, chocolate chips, carrot and coconut. Below, she and employee Allison Kennedy work quickly to fill orders during the lunchContinue reading "RED BANK: GOOD OLD VEGAN ‘COMFORT FOOD’"
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March 15th, 2013 @ 12pm
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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As we enter the final week of winter 2012-2013 – yes! – a little taste of things to come for those who don’t mind spoiling a good walk, as MarkContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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March 14th, 2013 @ 8am
By JOE FISHER The average Red Bank homeowner would see a $150 property tax increase under a 2013 municipal budget introduced by the borough council Wednesday night. The proposed $21.2Continue reading "RED BANK: TAX MAY RISE 7.7 PERCENT"
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March 14th, 2013 @ 7am
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
Urban Outfitters, the owner of national clothing chains with a presence in downtown Red Bank and Shrewsbury, reported strong revenue gains in its fourth fiscal quarter, even as stores thatContinue reading "REVENUE & PROFIT UP AT URBAN OUTFITTERS"
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March 12th, 2013 @ 7am
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of February 28 to March 7, 2013. This information is unedited. Theft occurring on 2-28-13Continue reading "RED BANK: LUG NUTS STOLEN OFF CARS, TWICE"
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March 11th, 2013 @ 7am
IN RED BANK: COASTAL COASTERS
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Shore Chic’s ceramic shore town coasters are the most popular item in the shop. (Photo by Danielle Tepper. Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER In this week’s edition of Window ShoppingContinue reading "IN RED BANK: COASTAL COASTERS"
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March 8th, 2013 @ 1pm
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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.