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Category Archives: SHREWSBURY

SHREWSBURY BLOTTER
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Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of March 28 to April 3, 2015. Report of Shoplifting in the area of Anthropology,Continue reading "SHREWSBURY BLOTTER"
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April 9th, 2015 @ 10am
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CHURN: SHREWSBURY TO GET FAST GREEK EATS
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Greek Eats has signed to take the corner space, at right above, at the three-store 89 Newman Springs Road, now under construction. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "CHURN: SHREWSBURY TO GET FAST GREEK EATS"
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March 31st, 2015 @ 10am
SHREWSBURY: NAME THAT HOME-STYLE MEAL
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A dish known as “Carl’s Hankerin’ Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Peas and Carrots” from My Sister’s Kitchen, where Michelle Paone, below, is co-owner and baker. (Photos by Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: NAME THAT HOME-STYLE MEAL"
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March 18th, 2015 @ 1pm
The following schools have announced closings and delayed openings as of 5:50 a.m. Thursday because of the expected snowstorm.  • Brookdale Community College: Delayed opening. • Fair Haven schools: closed.Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: SCHOOL CLOSINGS"
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March 5th, 2015 @ 5am
CHURN: RED GOES DARK, SOUTH MOON RISES
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The first-floor restaurant at red, now closed for remodeling, will reopen under a new name in coming months. The upstairs nightclub remains open on Friday and Saturday nights. (Photos byContinue reading "CHURN: RED GOES DARK, SOUTH MOON RISES"
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March 4th, 2015 @ 11am
The following schools have announced delayed openings as of 5:45 a.m. Monday because of icy road conditions.  • Brookdale Community College: Delayed openings at all locations. • Fair Haven schools:Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: DELAYED SCHOOL OPENINGS"
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March 2nd, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: PAINTERS AND SCULPTORS REPORT
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The Kennedy Mystique: the egg-tempera CIRCUS SUMMER by Eileen Kennedy is among the items included in DREAMSCAPES AND SHAPED DREAMS — an exhibit of works by the painter and herContinue reading "RED BANK: PAINTERS AND SCULPTORS REPORT"
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February 27th, 2015 @ 8am
SHREWSBURY: EVENT PULLS IN ROWERS
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Got an urge to do some indoor rowing, or watch other rowers giving their all? The Two River Erg Challenge hosted by Navesink Indoor Rowing is expected to pull inContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: EVENT PULLS IN ROWERS"
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February 20th, 2015 @ 2pm
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of February 6 to February 13, 2015. Report of Theft by Deception in the areaContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
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February 17th, 2015 @ 9am
ON THE GREEN: DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
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A bicyclist takes advantage of the empty sidewalk along Broad Street in Red Bank in the bitter cold Monday morning. A fresh blanket of snow fell overnight into Tuesday morning,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS"
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February 17th, 2015 @ 6am
CHURN: ON TIME FOR RED, BUT LATE FOR BLU
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La Orquidea opened for business Thursday, just in time for the Valentine’s Day rush. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This edition of redbankgreen‘sContinue reading "CHURN: ON TIME FOR RED, BUT LATE FOR BLU"
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February 13th, 2015 @ 3pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SAL’S SANDWICH
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 Boars Head turkey on store-baked bread at Sal’s Original in Shrewsbury. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS After running some errands in Shrewsbury to pick upContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SAL’S SANDWICH"
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January 23rd, 2015 @ 9am
CHURN: A COUNTDOWN CLOCK & A BULL’S EYE
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The website of Blu Bistro features a digital clock ticking off the seconds to the opening date. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD ThisContinue reading "CHURN: A COUNTDOWN CLOCK & A BULL’S EYE"
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January 22nd, 2015 @ 2pm
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of December 12 to December 26, 2014. Report of Burglary in the area of SamaraContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: THREE BURGLARIES REPORTED"
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January 6th, 2015 @ 9am
SHREWSBURY: WHERE IS JUDGE GRIMKE?
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Author Louise W. Knight joins a panel of fellow historians at Shrewsbury’s Christ Church on Tuesday morning,  for an investigation into the somewhat curious burial of Revolutionary War figure JohnContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: WHERE IS JUDGE GRIMKE?"
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January 3rd, 2015 @ 12pm
FOR LUNCH: SHINIEST EATERY IN SHREWSBURY
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Chrome and other decor gleams both inside and out at the often-packed Americana Diner. Below, a matzoh ball soup starter with noodles. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "FOR LUNCH: SHINIEST EATERY IN SHREWSBURY"
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January 2nd, 2015 @ 10am
CHURN: ROOK, GOTHAM, PLATYPUS, NO APPLE
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Kate Henderson brews one of the first cups at Rook Coffee Roasters Monday morning. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Closing out a busyContinue reading "CHURN: ROOK, GOTHAM, PLATYPUS, NO APPLE"
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December 22nd, 2014 @ 7am
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of December 6 to December 12, 2014. Crimes Report of Burglary in the area ofContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
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December 15th, 2014 @ 8am
SHREWSBURY: SANDY RELIEF FOR CHURCH
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Press release from Christ Episcopal Church The historic Christ Episcopal Church in Shrewsbury has been awarded two Sandy Disaster Relief Grants. These grants are to fund the preservation, stabilization, rehabilitation,Continue reading "SHREWSBURY: SANDY RELIEF FOR CHURCH"
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December 15th, 2014 @ 6am
HOLIDAY FOOD TRADITIONS? DO TELL!
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Rhubarb coffee cake baked in the kitchen of Red Bank resident Sue Davis. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Like Tevye, in ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ PieHoleContinue reading "HOLIDAY FOOD TRADITIONS? DO TELL!"
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December 10th, 2014 @ 10am
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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)