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RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN BAGS A SPECIAL HELPER
NY Jets linebacker Quinton Coples is scheduled to play a special guest role in this year’s “Bag a Lunch” fundraising initiative, at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional. Press release from Rumson-Fair HavenContinue reading "RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN BAGS A SPECIAL HELPER"
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The deadline to register to vote in the November 3 General Election is fast approaching. Registration must be completed by Tuesday, October 13. Residents of the Greater Red Bank Green may registerContinue reading "VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NIGH"
RUMSON: SINGER JAZZES UP CAREER VIA PUNK
Deborah Dutcher and Phil Kuntz, above, and the proposed album art, which offers homage to both Elvis Presley and the Clash, below.  (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHNContinue reading "RUMSON: SINGER JAZZES UP CAREER VIA PUNK"
RUMSON TEEN’S A HALLOWEEN ANGEL
They say that a person’s choice of Halloween costume reflects a lot about who they are on the inside — but while Abby Shaw doesn’t appear at first glance toContinue reading "RUMSON TEEN’S A HALLOWEEN ANGEL"
RUMSON: RALLO TO OPEN ‘SURF BBQ’ HERE
Restaurateur Victor Rallo plans to transform the former Molly Maguire’s Gastropub into a smoked barbecue joint. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The Greater Red Bank Green, teeming withContinue reading "RUMSON: RALLO TO OPEN ‘SURF BBQ’ HERE"
RUMSON: MOLLY MAGUIRE’S CLOSING
Molly Maguire’s, above, and Kathy Maguire on her first day as owner in 2011, below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Just three weeks shy of their fourth anniversary in theContinue reading "RUMSON: MOLLY MAGUIRE’S CLOSING"
RUMSON: FROMAGERIE SAYS ‘ADIEU’
Customers found the restaurant closed without notice Monday night. Below right, chef David Burke with chef Pat Trama during post-Sandy relief efforts in Sea Bright. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RUMSON: FROMAGERIE SAYS ‘ADIEU’"
RUMSON: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS (T)HERE TO HELP
A group of seven high school students from Red Bank Regional and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional will be joining their fathers on a humanitarian mission to the Dominican Republic in November.Continue reading "RUMSON: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS (T)HERE TO HELP"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Rumson Police Department for the period of August 1 to October 1, 2015. Arrests 8/13/15 Daniel Campanella arrested Julia Mannion, 21,Continue reading "RUMSON: POLICE BLOTTER"
RUMSON RESIDENTS GO OARS-IN FOR RACE
Over 130 college rowers and coaches from West Point, Drexel, Rutgers and Villanova enjoyed the hospitality of some 30 local families, and took part in a successful sixth annual editionContinue reading "RUMSON RESIDENTS GO OARS-IN FOR RACE"
RUMSON: SOCCER STAR INSPIRES RFH PLAYERS
Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion Christie Rampone recently provided an unforgettable experience for local soccer playersContinue reading "RUMSON: SOCCER STAR INSPIRES RFH PLAYERS"
LATE SUMMER FUNRAISING, ‘ROUND THE GREEN
Bayside tables await guests at last year’s End of Summer Party on Sandy Hook. The annual fundraiser hosted by the Sandy Hook Foundation returns to the North Beach area ofContinue reading "LATE SUMMER FUNRAISING, ‘ROUND THE GREEN"
RED BANK: NO DECISION ON RAYRAP PLAN
A house at the corner of Harding Road and Hudson Avenue, above, is one of five that would be demolished if  the plan is approved. Below, neighbors examined exhibits duringContinue reading "RED BANK: NO DECISION ON RAYRAP PLAN"
RED BANK: RAYRAP HEARING TO RESUME
More than a year after it began and nine months after the last session on the topic, the Red Bank zoning board’s hearing of Ray Rapcavage‘s plan to transform most ofContinue reading "RED BANK: RAYRAP HEARING TO RESUME"
RUMSON: ALL ROADS LEAD TO CANTERBURY
The annual Canterbury Art Show returns to St. George’s Church this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Works by painter Lee Jamieson, including one below, are included. (Above photo by Susan Ericson. Click toContinue reading "RUMSON: ALL ROADS LEAD TO CANTERBURY"
A Red Bank man was indicted Friday for a spending spree financed by credit cards stolen from cars in Rumson and Fair Haven, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office said. Carl W.Continue reading "RUMSON, FAIR HAVEN: THEFT SPREE ALLEGED"
RUMSON: BLITHEWALD RAZED
Five months after a devastating fire, the Rumson mansion known as Blithewald was demolished Monday. The 132-year-old home, on Buena Vista Avenue, was undergoing extensive redecoration for use as a designer showcase forContinue reading "RUMSON: BLITHEWALD RAZED"
RED BANK: CLOUDED JUDGMENT
The thunderstorms that were in the forecast didn’t materialize, but the clouds put on a painterly show over Red Bank Tuesday evening, and redbankgreen photographer Trish Russoniello took to theContinue reading "RED BANK: CLOUDED JUDGMENT"
Rumson officials said they learned that Oxford House had created the recovery home at 61 South Ward Avenue only after a resident’s death there. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RUMSON: MAN INDICTED IN OVERDOSE DEATH"
RUMSON: CBI GOES ‘ABOVE AND BEYOND’
Congregation B’nai Israel’s “Lunch and a Movie” series continues on Thursday, August 13, with a screening of producer Nancy Spielberg’s documentary feature ABOVE AND BEYOND. Press release from Congreagtion B’NaiContinue reading "RUMSON: CBI GOES ‘ABOVE AND B ...
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KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs 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)