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RB COUNCIL WRAP: NOTHIN’ DOIN’
A peek into the Red Bank council chambers, with the reflection of paperwork posted in the hallway. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Ah, summer stagnation.Continue reading "RB COUNCIL WRAP: NOTHIN’ DOIN’"
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LIBRARY READY TO BRING ‘EM IN
Red Bank library installed a new, higher-profile sign on its front lawn Thursday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Deborah Griffin-Sadel has long believed that RedContinue reading "LIBRARY READY TO BRING ‘EM IN"
RIVER’S EDGE OK’D; PLANS PATH TO NEW PARK
One of the houses to be torn down as part of the River’s Edge condo project, which gained approval to add more units Thursday night. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; clickContinue reading "RIVER’S EDGE OK’D; PLANS PATH TO NEW PARK"
SETTING UP A FIREMAN’S FUNHOUSE
The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair kicks off a week from today, and workers have been busy setting up the rides, food stands and, apparently, making sure the place is well-ventilated.Continue reading "SETTING UP A FIREMAN’S FUNHOUSE"
RED BANK LOOKING TO TIGHTEN THE REEL
Kevin Sawicki and Chris Bacarella of Holmdel shooting a short film downtown last week. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Seems like there’s been a spate of film crews wieldingContinue reading "RED BANK LOOKING TO TIGHTEN THE REEL"
CLOSED: CEDAR CROSSING WORK BEGINS
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It took a little longer than expected, but the Cedar Crossing affordable housing project is a done deal. Just needs to be built. The Red Bank AffordableContinue reading "CLOSED: CEDAR CROSSING WORK BEGINS"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
With the dog days of summer upon us, redbankgreen opts for an easy-breezy Where this week.
RETURN OF THE RIVER’S EDGE
Work on a condominium project at the end of Bank Street has stopped while the developer seeks a change of plans. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "RETURN OF THE RIVER’S EDGE"
RUMSON LOOKING FOR FAIR HAVEN-TYPE LOVE
A view of Rumson’s business district, which is being eyed for streetscape improvements. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Rumson officials were scratching their heads lastContinue reading "RUMSON LOOKING FOR FAIR HAVEN-TYPE LOVE"
MEET JACK, FROM LOUISIANA
Linda McCaffery, of Waverly Place, adopted Jack, a mixed terrier rescued from the Gulf Coast, last week. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Walking to LindaContinue reading "MEET JACK, FROM LOUISIANA"
POLITICAL “SOUNDBITES” FROM MIDDLETOWN
Deputy Mayor Anthony Fiore, left, and Committeeman Sean Byrnes talk before Monday night’s meeting. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The finale to each Middletown committeeContinue reading "POLITICAL “SOUNDBITES” FROM MIDDLETOWN"
NO SIZZLE YET, BUT STEAK IS COMING
For years it was Bayshore Charlie’s, but soon this River Road establishment will be dishing out fare of a different kind. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "NO SIZZLE YET, BUT STEAK IS COMING"
Fair Haven’s police force will get 2.5-percent raises this year and next. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI After eight months of negotiations, Fair Haven’s police force, minus the chief,Continue reading "FH COPS GET NEW CONTRACT, RAISES"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of August 6 to August 13, 2010. The information appears here unedited. Criminal Mischief occurringContinue reading "BLOTTER: TIRE SLASHING SPREE"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Middletown’s 2010 spending plan will not be adopted next week, as it was planned, because of a lack of a quorum. Again. This time, though, the blameContinue reading "M’TWON BUDGET HITS ANOTHER DELAY"
BUDGET ITEMS STRAINING SEA BRIGHT
Officials have imposed austerity measures on road repairs and other public works projects. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Not long after adopting the town’s annual spending plan, Sea BrightContinue reading "BUDGET ITEMS STRAINING SEA BRIGHT"
PUTTING A CHERRY ON THIS THING
Today, redbankgreen wraps up its Cool Inside series (yes, we’re early; see below for explanation). But we’re going out with a bang, literally putting a cherry on top with aContinue reading "PUTTING A CHERRY ON THIS THING"
REFLECTIONS ON 30 YEARS AT THE SLICER
Warren Abrahamson with his daughter, Corinne, and some neighborhood clients at Fairwinds Deli in Fair Haven. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI For 30 years, FairwindsContinue reading "REFLECTIONS ON 30 YEARS AT THE SLICER"
SUCCESS COMES WITH STRUGGLES AT PARKER
Joseph Aochoa, of Keansburg, has been visiting the Parker Family Medical Center since its start in Red Bank 10 years ago. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "SUCCESS COMES WITH STRUGGLES AT PARKER"
POND DREDGING DELAYS RILE RUMSONITES
State officials say Pomphrey’s Pond, across East River Road from borough hall, will get its long-awaited dredging later this year. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "POND DREDGING DELAYS RILE RUMSONITES"
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STOP. JUST STOP.
RED BANK: For those who don't get the meaning of a stop sign, crossing guard Diane Johnson amplifies the message with some colorful outfits. ...
RECORDS SKIP INTO TOWN
RED BANK: Devotees of vinyl records expected to drop needle at Broad and Mechanic Saturday. Here's why.
Feline fortunes on Monmouth Street
Christopher Russell and feline pal Princess take in some fresh air on a warm May night Thursday in the doorway of Gina’s Psychic Bouti ...
GOING UP?
RED BANK: Public Library will be closed Friday for the start of elevator construction. (Click for more.)
TREEBIRTH
RED BANK: Replacement of nine trees gets underway on South Street, where a wholesale removal angered residents last September. (Click for mo ...
RIVERSIDE FLOW
New Jersey Flow Arts brings together jugglers, poi spinners, hoopers and more weekly in Riverside Gardens Park.
Honeybee swarm carted away
Beekeeper Tanya Ptak of Ptak’s Apiary inspects a swarm of honeybees that chose a flower pot in the courtyard of Red Bank Primary Schoo ...
BELOVED POISONED DOG PHOTO SURFACES
   
THREE ON TOUR
RED BANK: Three borough sites will participate in a weekend of self-guided tours of 52 historic locations in Monmouth County May 4 & 5.
VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...