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EXCELLENCE ALL AROUND, FOR RFH MIDFIELDER
From press materials furnished by Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS The Shore Soccer Officials Association announced that Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS senior Schuyler DeBree (pictured) has been selected as the 2013Continue reading "EXCELLENCE ALL AROUND, FOR RFH MIDFIELDER"
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DAWGS STEP UP FOR DOGS (AND OTHER PETS)
Senior Matt Halfacre displays a few of the items collected as a result of the “Dawgs for Dogs … and Other Pets Too,” an initiative now taking place at RFH.Continue reading "DAWGS STEP UP FOR DOGS (AND OTHER PETS)"
RFH MAKES IT TO THE HONOR ROLL, AGAIN
Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) classes while improving student performance on end-of-course AP exams is a difficult balancing act. By achieving thisContinue reading "RFH MAKES IT TO THE HONOR ROLL, AGAIN"
The Rumson-Fair Haven Community Alliance, in collaboration with Prevention First, has opened a Resource Room in the Charles S. Callman Court House at 80 East River Road in Rumson that providesContinue reading "A RESOURCE ROOM OPENS IN RUMSON"
RED BANK: GOLDTINKER CONSOLIDATING HERE
Goldtinker founder Joe Romanowski, left, outside his new building last week with developer Tony Busch.  (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Deal is done. Rumson, too. After decades ofContinue reading "RED BANK: GOLDTINKER CONSOLIDATING HERE"
AT RFH: TIME TO TALK, ON HEROIN EPIDEMIC
Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni will address the area’s heroin epidemic tonight, November 18, during a presentation at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School entitled “It’s Time to Talk.” Press release fromContinue reading "AT RFH: TIME TO TALK, ON HEROIN ...
RFH X-COUNTRY GIRLS WIN BIG AT SIAA MEET
The Girls Cross Country team from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School won its third consecutive title at the NJSIAA Sectionals Meet, held November 9 in Monroe Township. (photos courtesy RFHRHS;Continue reading "RFH X-COUNTRY GIRLS WIN BIG AT SIAA MEET"
A former Rumson resident faces charges related to a Halloween strong-arm robbery after he turned himself into borough police Tuesday. Curtis O’Brien, 24, now of Port St. Lucie, Florida, hadContinue reading "RUMSON: MAN CHARGED IN STRONG-ARM THEFT"
RED BANK: LIBRARY UNCORKS FUND DRIVE
Kristy Niro and Stephen Catania finalize the wine and cheese pairings for tonight’s event at the Red Bank Public Library, below. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIMContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY UNCORKS FUND DRIVE"
FRENCH TWISTS ON CLASSIC TALES AT RBR, RFH
Katherine Kennedy (Avon), Alicia Moeller (Shrewsbury), and Eliana Swartz (Little Silver) rehearse the female lead roles in the Red Bank Regional Theatre Company updating of Moliere’s classic comedy TARTUFFE, openingContinue reading "FRENCH TWISTS ON CLASSIC TALES AT RBR, RFH"
NEW HOCKEY COACH FOR RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN
Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Anthony Nemati, who has found success on the ice as a hockey player and as a coach, has been announced as theContinue reading "NEW HOCKEY COACH FOR RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN"
By JOHN T. WARD An eleventh-hour write-in campaign for Rumson council ended with a pair of soccer dads missing their goal but feeling they’d scored some points Tuesday. Tim McCooeyContinue reading "RUMSON: LATE WRITE-IN PUSH FALLS SHORT"
ELECTION DAY 2013: GLITCH IN RUMSON
A voter arrives at Congregation B’nai Israel, the polling place for Rumson districts 4 and 5, early Tuesday. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Election Day 2013 on theContinue reading "ELECTION DAY 2013: GLITCH IN RUMSON"
RUMSON: WRITE-IN DRIVE HEATS UP ELECTION
A write-in campaign for two candidates billing themselves as the Rumson Family ticket emerged in the wake of the Oxford House controversy last month. Below, Tim McCooey at the OctoberContinue reading "RUMSON: WRITE-IN DRIVE HEATS UP ELECTION"
RUMSON: TALKING COLD-WEATHER COCKTAILS
Robb McMahon of Murphy’s Tavern in Rumson mixes up a pair of bourbon Manhattans. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS With a recent string of near-freezing nights,Continue reading "RUMSON: TALKING COLD-WEATHER COCKTAILS"
An “apparently agitated” turned into a strong-arm robber at the Buy Rite Liquors store in Rumson Thursday night, police report. The antsy customer, in the process of paying for aContinue reading "RUMSON: STRONG-ARM ROBBERY AT BUY RITE"
RFH STUDENTS EARN NAT’L MERIT HONORS
RFH students recently honored by the College Board are, clockwise from top left, William Kyle Burnett, Reghan Pattwell, Ralph DelNegro, Jacqueline Gottuso, Connor Swikart, and Leela Srinivasan. (click to enlarge) PressContinue reading "RFH STUDENTS EARN NAT’L MERIT HONORS"
AT RCDS, A NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL
Press release from Rumson Country Day School The Rumson Country Day School announced recently that Whitney C. Slade will become the seventh Head of School in its 87-year history. Mr. SladeContinue reading "AT RCDS, A NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL"
TO THE TROOPS WITH CARE, FROM RFH KIDS
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School students and volunteers from the Long Branch Housing Authority are hoping to top last year’s impressive total of 52 Care Packages sent to U.S. TroopsContinue reading "TO THE TROOPS WITH CARE, FROM RFH KIDS"
RUMSON: OXFORD REHAB HOUSE SPARKS IRE
An overflow crowd jammed Rumson’s council chambers to air concerns about an addiction recovery house in town. Below, Barbara Russell returns to her seat after speaking with borough Attorney MartyContinue reading "RUMSON: OXFORD REHAB HOUSE SPARKS IRE"
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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)