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Fair Haven Mayor Mike Halfacre, who’s running for Congress in 2010, has scheduled a public forum on President Obama’s national health insurance plan — to be held 90 minutes earlier,Continue reading "HALFACRE: BEAT THE RUSH ON ‘OBAMACARE’"
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August 20th, 2009 @ 2pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
AN ETERNAL MESSAGE, IN CHALK
Sidewalk outside the Madison Commons apartments, South Street, Red Bank, 5p, Tuesday, August 18, 2009. (Click to enlarge)
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August 19th, 2009 @ 8am
It’s gonna be a steamy day. So says the National Weather Service, which is forecasting temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s. And “temperatures are not expected to be much cooler atContinue reading "HEAT WARNING ISSUED"
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August 10th, 2009 @ 6am
BOONDOCKS REVIVES WATERFRONT DINING
Scenes from a recent Tuesday night at Boondocks. That’s owner Kelly Ryan at upper left with Mike Harper and Megan Prenderville. At upper right is chef Chris Kelber; lower right,Continue reading "BOONDOCKS REVIVES WATERFRONT DINING"
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July 31st, 2009 @ 3pm
The new Red Bank government website hit the Internet this morning. Officials caution that this is a soft launch, and that they’re still working out a number bugs and tweakingContinue reading "BOROUGH WEBSITE MAKES QUIET DEBUT"
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July 31st, 2009 @ 11am
DEAD WHALE IN MONMOUTH BEACH
The corpse of a whale lies in the surf at Monmouth Beach earlier today. (Photo courtesy of Anthony Trufolo) A dead humpback whale washed up in Monmouth Beach Monday. JayContinue reading "DEAD WHALE IN MONMOUTH BEACH"
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July 27th, 2009 @ 5pm
IN oRBit: WHAT BECOMES A LEGEND
Every so often in Red Bank oRBit, we get to bring you an exclusive interview with a genuine legend of show business— and today’s edition features a chat with one ofContinue reading "IN oRBit: WHAT BECOMES A LEGEND"
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July 7th, 2009 @ 6am
CHARTER SCHOOL WINS LAWSUIT
The Red Bank Charter School has won the latest round in a lawsuit over the settlement of two earlier disputes arising from the construction of its Oakland Street campus. ThreeContinue reading "CHARTER SCHOOL WINS LAWSUIT"
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June 24th, 2009 @ 8am
The former in-laws of David Goldman are pushing back against the Tinton Falls man’s claims that his now-deceased ex-wife took his son, Sean, away from a happy marriage. There wasContinue reading "BRAZILIANS SAY BOY WANTS TO STAY"
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June 23rd, 2009 @ 11am
AGENDA: BULKHEAD, GAY RIGHTS, ENERGY
The bulkhead in the cove at Marine Park, seen earlier this month during the Jazz & Blues Festival, is included in the replacement project. The agenda for tonight’s bimonthly meetingContinue reading "AGENDA: BULKHEAD, GAY RIGHTS, ENERGY"
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June 22nd, 2009 @ 7am
David Goldman with his son, Sean, who was taken to Brazil on “vacation” by his late wife five years ago and never returned. Brazil’s Supreme Court unanimously knocked down oneContinue reading "GOLDMAN WINS A ROUND, FIGHT CONTINUES"
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June 11th, 2009 @ 5am
COUNCIL WRAP: NEW HISTORIC DISTRICT OK’D
Historic Preservation Commission chairman George Bowden spoke about the new Washington Street historic district. Elected officials approved Red Bank’s first residential historic district Tuesday night at a fast-paced session. WithContinue reading "COUNCIL WRAP: NEW HISTORIC DISTRICT OK’D ...
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June 10th, 2009 @ 6am
Driveway docking will be permitted in season and during hunting and fishing seasons for licensees. A proposed ordinance that divided boat owners and residents concerned about property values was finallyContinue reading "IT FLOATS: FAIR HAVEN BOAT LAW OK’D"
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June 9th, 2009 @ 4am
POLICE PROBE RIVER STREET DEATH
Authorities are looking into the circumstances of the death of a man whose body was found on River Street near the Red Bank Primary School this morning. They’ve ruled outContinue reading "POLICE PROBE RIVER STREET DEATH"
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June 8th, 2009 @ 1pm
Yes, it’s time to dust off the jiggling bottles. Longtime readers may recognize them from redbankgreen‘s very first post, made June 1, 2006. In that article, headlined ‘Housequake,’ we laidContinue reading "HOUSEQUAKE 2.0"
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June 8th, 2009 @ 5am
IN oRBit: JOEY PANTS, NO KIDDING
Keep your head on your shoulders — today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit features an interview with one of our favorite actors, Emmy winner Joe Pantoliano. You know Joey Pants,Continue reading "IN oRBit: JOEY PANTS, NO KIDDING"
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June 8th, 2009 @ 5am
REPORT: ‘NOTHING SUSPICIOUS’ ABOUT FIRE
The fire destroyed the Newman Springs Road facility and shut down traffic for eight hours. The cause of the blaze that consumed Memory Bowling in Shrewsbury on Friday appears toContinue reading "REPORT: ‘NOTHING SUSPICIOUS’ ABOUT FIRE"
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June 8th, 2009 @ 5am
POLICE BLOTTER
Crime reports provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of May 29 to June 5, 2009. This information appears here unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring on 5-30-09 atContinue reading "POLICE BLOTTER"
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June 8th, 2009 @ 5am
Three firefighters in a Long Branch FD cherry picker pour water on the smoldering remains of the Shrewsbury blaze late this afternoon. (Click to enlarge) Some updates from today’s MemoryContinue reading "BOWLING ALLEY FIRE UPDATES"
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June 5th, 2009 @ 11pm
Red Bank oRBit's coverage of this weekend's Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival continues today with a big interview with Jersey Shore barband bard (and guitar-guy god) Sonny Kenn, who's scheduled to headline opening night on Friday. Those who've followed...
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June 3rd, 2009 @ 6am
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FEELING SNAPPY
      Snapping Turtles come ashore to lay their eggs this time of year and are a common site along the Swimming River waterfr ...
TUB TIME
RED BANK: A sparrow waits for the next available dirt tub while two others take their Sunday baths. (Click for video.)
CHECK IT OUT
A bench outside the Red Bank Public Library provided a serene view of our beautiful Navesink River Monday evening.
WAYWARD SLIM JIM
Anybody lose a Slim Jim? A “Sweet Mild O’ Mine” flavor Slim Jim was seen left unattended on this mailbox on Mechanic Stree ...
YAPPY TOGETHER
RED BANK: Look for this cutie pie, named Sacramento, at Yappy Hour on Broadwalk Saturday. He's looking for a new home.
YELLOW RAINCOAT DAY
On a rainy May morning, the only golden sight on Broad Street this morning were the matching raincoats of Eileen and her dog Benny.
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
   
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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.

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