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MORE TURF MAY COME TO BASIE FIELDS
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An engineer’s rendering of the proposed upgrades to Count Basie Fields. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank is hoping to go grassless at Count Basie Fields. Borough EngineerContinue reading "MORE TURF MAY COME TO BASIE FIELDS"
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May 12th, 2011 @ 11am
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BLACK BOX DEBATE: ARE THEY DANGERS?
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Large black power boxes for traffic lights, like this one at Prospect Avenue and Harding Road at the Little Silver/Red Bank border, have some Fair Haven residents concerned about visibility.Continue reading "BLACK BOX DEBATE: ARE THEY DANGERS?"
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May 12th, 2011 @ 10am
KABOOM: TEN BUCKS AT RIVERSIDE GARDENS
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Fireworks watchers at Riverside Gardens Park will have to pay; viewing from other public properties will remain free. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Primo pyrotechnics views will cost youContinue reading "KABOOM: TEN BUCKS AT RIVERSIDE GARDENS"
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May 12th, 2011 @ 8am
The Womans Club of Red Bank will host a “no junk” flea market on Sunday to raise funds for its weekly jazz shows. (Click to enlarge) The name Fair TradeContinue reading "DONE GOOD: HOP, BOP, BIKE, SWIM ‘N CRAWL"
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May 12th, 2011 @ 6am
BOYNTON JABS OFFICIALS AT WEST SIDE MEET
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By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Freddie Boynton might as well have laced up his old boxing gloves for this face-off. The former boxer, who’s taken a role in retirement as a voiceContinue reading "BOYNTON JABS OFFICIALS AT WEST SIDE MEET"
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May 10th, 2011 @ 8pm
FROM SURROGACY ‘EXPERIENCE,’ TWO BIRTHS
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The arrival of Blair Sullivan Cuje’s daughter Chloe, who was carried to term by another woman, gave rise to a new Red Bank business. (Click to enlarge) Because of longstandingContinue reading "FROM SURROGACY ‘EXPERIENCE,’ TWO BIRTHS"
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May 10th, 2011 @ 1pm
MENNA PLANS RESIDENT MEETINGS
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Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI When Red Bank council members take the dais for their regular meeting tomorrow night, they’ll likely start out discussingContinue reading "MENNA PLANS RESIDENT MEETINGS"
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May 10th, 2011 @ 12pm
An 18-year-old Red Bank man has been charged with vehicular homicide following an automobile crash in Middletown that killed a passenger in his car two months ago. Adam Sofio wasContinue reading "HOMICIDE CHARGED IN M’TOWN AUTO DEATH"
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May 9th, 2011 @ 12pm
COPS: BEER BOTTLES THROWN FROM BALCONY
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The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of April 29 to May 6, 2011. The information appears here unedited. Criminal Mischief reportedContinue reading "COPS: BEER BOTTLES THROWN FROM BALCONY"
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May 9th, 2011 @ 8am
THE WEEK IN REARVIEW
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A wreath was placed at Piping Rock Park in Rumson, where a plaque honors borough residents who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)Continue reading "THE WEEK IN REARVIEW"
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May 9th, 2011 @ 7am
SUNDAY: MARKET ON YOUR CALENDAR
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Red Bank’s popular farmers market makes its traditional Mother’s Day debut Sunday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s time to polish momma’s apple, locavores. RedContinue reading "SUNDAY: MARKET ON YOUR CALENDAR"
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May 6th, 2011 @ 12pm
RED BANK RESTAURANTS PLAN PUSHBACK
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Tom Fishkin of Readies Fine Foods, Valerie Aufiero of Front Street Trattoria, Dan Lynch of red and the Downtown, George Lyristis of the Bistro at Red Bank and Anthony FerrandoContinue reading "RED BANK RESTAURANTS PLAN PUSHBACK"
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May 6th, 2011 @ 12pm
BAIT SHOP LANDS OK; HOTEL PLAN TABLED
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The former Harper’s Copy Center on East Front Street won approval for conversion to a bait and tackle shop. (Click to enlarge) Neighbors raised a stink about the prospect ofContinue reading "BAIT SHOP LANDS OK; HOTEL PLAN TABLED"
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May 6th, 2011 @ 5am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Last week’s Where, featuring a bridal-gown wearing mannequin seen from below, turned out to be as intriguing to readers as it was to redbankgreen. What on earth was it doingContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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May 5th, 2011 @ 9am
It was Girls Night Out at Red Bank’s Downtown nightclub Wednesday, one of a series of events in the annual Paint the Town Pink celebration to raise awareness about, andContinue reading "CLUB AWASH IN PINK ON GIRLS NIGHT OUT"
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May 5th, 2011 @ 8am
The Monmouth Boat Club opened its 2011 season last weekend by hosting the the 50th Annual Long John Regatta for Lightning Class sailboats. redbankgreen lensman Peter Lindner was out onContinue reading "REGATTA OPENS SAILING SEASON"
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May 4th, 2011 @ 9am
CUPCAKE CRUSH IN RED BANK
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Mr. Cupcakes is one of two new cupcake purveyors in Red Bank, making three in total. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The batter’s going toContinue reading "CUPCAKE CRUSH IN RED BANK"
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May 3rd, 2011 @ 11am
TRTC’s NEXT SEASON: 8 SHOWS, NO WAITING
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Artistic director John Dias, below, and the Two River Theater announced the lineup of shows for the 2011-’12 season Monday night. (Click to enlarge) By TOM CHESEK The onstage ensembleContinue reading "TRTC’s NEXT SEASON: 8 SHOWS, NO WAITING"
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May 3rd, 2011 @ 6am
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of April 22 to April 29, 2011. The information appears here unedited. Theft occurring onContinue reading "THEFTS REPORTED AT RED BANK EATERIES"
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May 2nd, 2011 @ 7am
THE WEEK IN REARVIEW
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Pink striping down River Road in Fair Haven in celebration of Pink Week, which continues this week. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI You’ll notice theContinue reading "THE WEEK IN REARVIEW"
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May 2nd, 2011 @ 7am
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner films praying mantis at church.
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 ...