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Category Archives: RUMSON

RUMSON: BLITHEWALD GARDEN IN PHOTOS
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The April 20 fire at the Rumson mansion known as Blithewald, which was undergoing extensive redecoration for use as a designer showcase in the monthlong VNA Stately Homes by theContinue reading "RUMSON: BLITHEWALD GARDEN IN PHOTOS"
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April 28th, 2015 @ 7am
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RFH ACHIEVERS HONORED BY BOARD OF ED
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Rumson-Fair Haven junior Hannah Stamer (center) was among the RFH students recognized for academic and athletic achievements at an April 14 meeting of the RFH Board of Education. Press releaseContinue reading "RFH ACHIEVERS HONORED BY BOARD OF ED"
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April 28th, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON: KRF HITS $1 MILLION MILESTONE
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Press release from Salt Creek Grille Rumson; photo by Amy Pinard The recent Wine and Martini Tasting fundraiser at Rumson’s Salt Creek Grille raised nearly $115,000 for pediatric brain cancerContinue reading "RUMSON: KRF HITS $1 MILLION MILESTONE"
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April 28th, 2015 @ 6am
FIVE JOIN MONMOUTH CONSERVATION BOARD
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The foundation is in the process of acquiring the 15-acre Chris’s Landing in River Plaza. Below, Meredyth R. Armitage. (Photo below by Tina Colella. Click to enlarge) Press release fromContinue reading "FIVE JOIN MONMOUTH CONSERVATION BOARD"
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April 24th, 2015 @ 12pm
RUMSON: FIRE RULED AN ACCIDENT
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Monday’s fire at the Rumson mansion known as Blithewald appears to have been accidental, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office. Spokesman Charlie Webster told redbankgreen on Thursday that investigatorsContinue reading "RUMSON: FIRE RULED AN ACCIDENT"
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April 23rd, 2015 @ 2pm
Here’s a Sea Bright firefighter’s view, courtesy of a helmet-mounted camera, of Monday’s fire at the Rumson mansion known as Blithewald. A message on the Sea Bright Fire Rescue FacebookContinue reading "RUMSON: FIREFIGHTER’S VIEW OF BLAZE"
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April 22nd, 2015 @ 3pm
RUMSON: ‘TOUGH SPOTS’ MADE FIRE DAUNTING
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Blithewald as seen Tuesday morning. An area of the roof between two dormers showed heavy damaged, as seen below. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "RUMSON: ‘TOUGH SPOTS’ MADE FIRE DAUNTING"
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April 21st, 2015 @ 10am
RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN TEENS GOT TALENT
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The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional Dance Troupe claimed First Place — and helped raise over $2,000 for the American Cancer Society — during the 2015 RFH Talent Show. Press release fromContinue reading "RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN TEENS GOT TALENT"
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April 21st, 2015 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN’S MAYFIELD SIGNS TO ST. PETER’S
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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional senior Janae Mayfield signs her letter of intent to play Division I Basketball at St. Peter’s University, as her parents John and Davida look on. Press releaseContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN’S MAYFIELD SIGNS TO ST. PETER’S"
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April 21st, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON: FIRE RIPS SHOWCASE MANSION
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Fire caused extensive damage Monday afternoon to a Rumson home slated as the showcase for the monthlong VNA Stately Homes by the Sea fundraiser. No one was injured in theContinue reading "RUMSON: FIRE RIPS SHOWCASE MANSION"
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April 20th, 2015 @ 4pm
Press release from the English Speaking Union of Monmouth County Andrew Nowak, an internationally noted scholar in the field of education of students on the autism spectrum, chose central andContinue reading "BRIT SCHOLAR VISITS RUMSON, M’TOWN, RBR"
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April 20th, 2015 @ 6am
Brittany Bruno had five goals and Elizabeth Scarrone added three goals and four assists in a dominating performance by the Rumson-Fair Haven Lady Bulldogs in a matchup featuring two 7-1Continue reading "RFH: GIRLS OWN KEY LACROSSE MATCHUP"
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April 19th, 2015 @ 9am
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Rumson Police Department for the period of March, 2015. 3/1/15 S/O 2 Morse took a report of vandalism to a mailboxContinue reading "RUMSON POLICE BLOTTER"
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April 14th, 2015 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTY STAPLE
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 A lunch order of a Classic Parm Sandwich from the menu at Val’s Tavern. Below, General Manager Kevin Feehan. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Val’s Tavern,Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTY STAPLE"
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April 10th, 2015 @ 10am
RUMSON: CHURCH GOING TO THE DOGS
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Pets and their human companions are welcome at a new animal-friendly worship service launched by St. George’s-by-the-River in Rumson last month. The service is held on the second Saturday ofContinue reading "RUMSON: CHURCH GOING TO THE DOGS"
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April 10th, 2015 @ 10am
RUMSON: PRINTER CITED FOR RX PAD LAPSES
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New Jersey authorities have barred a Rumson print shop from producing blank prescription forms used by doctors after an investigation uncovered lax controls, state Attorney General John Hoffman announced Tuesday.Continue reading "RUMSON: PRINTER CITED FOR RX PAD LAPSES"
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April 8th, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON: CRASH ON BRIDGE INJURES TWO
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Both drivers were taken to Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank following a rear-end accident on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge at 10:12 a.m. Tuesday, according to Rumson police. The extentContinue reading "RUMSON: CRASH ON BRIDGE INJURES TWO"
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April 7th, 2015 @ 11am
RUMSON ROAD REPAVING SCHEDULED
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Users of Rumson Road in Rumson and Little Silver should prepare for disruption to their routines starting Wednesday. Monmouth County plans to repave the road between Branch Avenue and BinghamContinue reading "RUMSON ROAD REPAVING SCHEDULED"
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April 6th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK MARATHONER RUNS FOR THE ROSE
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Press release from Salt Creek Grille Since his days at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, Brendan Kirchner has nurtured an ongoing passion for running. From cross-country, to local 5k racesContinue reading "RED BANK MARATHONER RUNS FOR THE ROSE"
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April 6th, 2015 @ 6am
Press release from Congregation B’Nai Israel On Saturday, April 25, Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson will be hosting a gala dinner dance to honor congregants and raise essential funds forContinue reading "RUMSON: A BENE FETE AT CBI"
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April 6th, 2015 @ 6am
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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)  
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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)