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Category Archives: Rivers & streams

SHREWSBURY RIVER DREDGE JOB AWARDED
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $1.8 million contract for the dredging of the Shrewsbury River boating channel, with the spoils to be used to build oceansideContinue reading "SHREWSBURY RIVER DREDGE JOB AWARDED"
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June 26th, 2014 @ 8am
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RED BANK: SUMMER SUNRISE
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Sunrise on our beautiful Navesink River, as seen from Maple Cove in Red Bank Tuesday. Expect a mostly sunny day, with temperatures crossing into the low 80s, according to theContinue reading "RED BANK: SUMMER SUNRISE"
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June 24th, 2014 @ 5am
SEA BRIGHT: LIFELONG HOME REBUILT
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Desiree Pierce, who lost her lifelong Sea Bright home to Hurricane Sandy, celebrated the completion of its rebuilding by volunteers Tuesday. Pierce, at center above with son Junior, helped ShareefahContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: LIFELONG HOME REBUILT"
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June 17th, 2014 @ 6pm
OCEANIC BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
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The Oceanic Bridge between Rumson and Middletown will be closed to traffic and pedestrian use from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday for “routine maintenance” on the bascule section,Continue reading "OCEANIC BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS"
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June 17th, 2014 @ 10am
[slideshow_deploy id=’90914′]The fifth annual Kids Triathlon for Bob Kelleher drew hundreds of youngsters to the Navesink River in Rumson for swim-bike-run competitions for kids aged 14 and under Sunday. TheContinue reading "RUMSON: KIDS GIVE IT THEIR BEST TRI"
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June 16th, 2014 @ 10am
SANDY HOOK: CAMS AND PARTY MARK 250TH
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National Park Service spokesman John Harlan Warren explains the Fresnel lens used in the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. (Photo by Dan Natale. Click to enlarge) By DAN NATALE On the nightContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: CAMS AND PARTY MARK 250TH"
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June 12th, 2014 @ 6am
[slideshow_deploy id=’90657′]Against a backdrop of mansions and motorboats, a replica of the Onrust (pronounced AHN-roost) spent a glorious weekend sailing the Navesink River, periodically firing its cannons and giving someContinue reading "ONRUST GRACES OUR BEAUTIFUL NAVESINK"
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June 11th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: ONRUST ARRIVES IN GRAND STYLE
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The Onrust, a replica of the first deck-covered ship built in colonial America, heads up the Navesink River past the Oceanic Bridge Thursday afternoon. The vessel will spend the weekendContinue reading "RED BANK: ONRUST ARRIVES IN GRAND STYLE"
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June 6th, 2014 @ 3pm
SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE HITS 250
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The Sandy Hook Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operated lighthouse in what is now the United States. For 250 years, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse has stood as a beacon ofContinue reading "SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE HITS 250"
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June 6th, 2014 @ 10am
FAIR HAVEN, RED BANK: ONRUST NEVER SLEEPS
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Seen here scouting the Hudson River, a working replica of the 17th century Dutch ship ONRUST puts into port this Saturday and Sunday for two public-invited events on the Navesink.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN, RED BANK: ONRUST NEVER SLEEPS"
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June 6th, 2014 @ 8am
What is it about drifting clouds and moving water that’s so captivating? A contemplative view of the Shrewsbury River over to the Rumson side from Sea Bright on May 30,Continue reading "CLIPPINGS: LET YOUR THOUGHTS DRIFT"
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June 2nd, 2014 @ 6am
SEA BRIGHT: PUTTING A BUILDING BACK IN BIZ
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Christina Galinas outside the Ocean Avenue building she brought back to life. Below, Katy Fraggos, who’s opening a dance-based workout studio on the third floor. (Photo by John T. Ward.Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: PUTTING A BUILDING BACK IN BIZ"
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May 30th, 2014 @ 2pm
ARMY CORPS MAPPING NAVESINK RIVER FLOOR
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Have you noticed a small, two-hulled boat with flashing lights meandering up the Navesink River lately? It’s an Army Corps of Engineers vessel mapping the river bottom, traveling from bankContinue reading "ARMY CORPS MAPPING NAVESINK RIVER FLOOR"
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May 30th, 2014 @ 7am
SPRING 2014: COOL PADDLING
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Paddleboarding students enjoying the smactacular weather – just 54 degrees but so sunny, according to the Oceanic Bridge weather site – and calm waters of our beautiful Navesink River offContinue reading "SPRING 2014: COOL PADDLING"
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May 29th, 2014 @ 1pm
RED BANK: TENNIS, TRESTLE, PARKING & DOGS
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The Red Bank clay courts during Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012, above. Below, a truck stuck under the West Front Street railroad trestle last week. (Photos by Peter LindnerContinue reading "RED BANK: TENNIS, TRESTLE, PARKING & DOGS"
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May 29th, 2014 @ 8am
SANDY HOOK: LIGHTHOUSE TURNS 250
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Sandy Hook boasts the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States, one that predates and had a role in the American Revolution. On Saturday, June 11 14, the National ParkContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: LIGHTHOUSE TURNS 250"
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May 28th, 2014 @ 3pm
RED BANK: COME ON DOWN TO OUR BOAT, BABY
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It’s Open House at the Monmouth Boat Club this Saturday, and the members of the MBC have an irresistible “sails pitch” for all who’d like to enjoy life from theContinue reading "RED BANK: COME ON DOWN TO OUR BOAT, BABY"
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May 22nd, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: LANDING, THEN PRINTING, FISH
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Max Berry silhouetted by one of his fish prints. Below, another of Berry’s works hangs on a fence outside the shop framed by a wall designed by artist Mike Ciccotello. Continue reading "RED BANK: LANDING, THEN PRINTING, FISH"
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May 21st, 2014 @ 10am
RED BANK: BURNED BOAT CLEARED FROM RIVER
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The burned hull of the Fiddler at low tide last Thursday. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The icebound boat that went up inContinue reading "RED BANK: BURNED BOAT CLEARED FROM RIVER"
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May 20th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: THEY TRIED
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[slideshow_deploy id=’90176′]More than 270 athletes – including Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop – participated in Olympic- and sprint-distance competition at the Red Bank Triathlon Sunday morning. The event included a swimContinue reading "RED BANK: THEY TRIED"
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May 20th, 2014 @ 8am
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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 ...