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ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER: GETTING BUGGY
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OK, we’re no entomologists here, but redbankgreen’s accidental photographer saw this mantis-looking fella chilling on a set of bicycle handlebars the other day and had to snap a pic. AnybodyContinue reading "ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER: GETTING BUGGY"
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August 27th, 2010 @ 12pm
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DAWKINS DROPS PRICE BY 10 MILLION
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Pete Dawkins reduced the selling price for his Rumson estate, seen here in 2008, from $29.9 million to $19.5. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Seems there is something PeteContinue reading "DAWKINS DROPS PRICE BY 10 MILLION"
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August 27th, 2010 @ 11am
WINE TIME
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Basil T’s sommelier Bryant Rallo talks wine at Basil T’s Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of Preston Porter; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Dan Levine came for the red, butContinue reading "WINE TIME"
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August 27th, 2010 @ 6am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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OK, we gave you a cupcake last week. The gazing pup and Bob Ross-like jeans were enough to get the Where folk out of the summer sun and back intoContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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August 26th, 2010 @ 9am
DWI CHECKS IN RED BANK TONIGHT
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The Globe Hotel, Front Street, Red Bank. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Be careful with your brewskies, broskies. Red Bank police are doing DWI checksContinue reading "DWI CHECKS IN RED BANK TONIGHT"
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August 26th, 2010 @ 9am
COPS WANT HELP FINDING BANK JOB SUSPECT
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By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Police are still looking for the man who robbed a Fair Haven bank last week, and now they’re asking for help from the public to get him.Continue reading "COPS WANT HELP FINDING BANK JOB SUSPECT"
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August 26th, 2010 @ 8am
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of August 13 to August 20, 2010. The information appears here unedited. Criminal mischief occurringContinue reading "A WEEK OF HINDRANCES"
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August 24th, 2010 @ 6am
RB COUNCIL WRAP: NOTHIN’ DOIN’
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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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August 24th, 2010 @ 6am
LIBRARY READY TO BRING ‘EM IN
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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"
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August 23rd, 2010 @ 7am
RIVER’S EDGE OK’D; PLANS PATH TO NEW PARK
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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"
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August 20th, 2010 @ 1pm
SETTING UP A FIREMAN’S FUNHOUSE
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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"
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August 20th, 2010 @ 8am
RED BANK LOOKING TO TIGHTEN THE REEL
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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"
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August 20th, 2010 @ 7am
CLOSED: CEDAR CROSSING WORK BEGINS
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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"
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August 19th, 2010 @ 12pm
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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With the dog days of summer upon us, redbankgreen opts for an easy-breezy Where this week.
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August 19th, 2010 @ 11am
RETURN OF THE RIVER’S EDGE
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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"
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August 19th, 2010 @ 7am
RUMSON LOOKING FOR FAIR HAVEN-TYPE LOVE
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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"
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August 18th, 2010 @ 9am
MEET JACK, FROM LOUISIANA
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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"
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August 18th, 2010 @ 7am
POLITICAL “SOUNDBITES” FROM MIDDLETOWN
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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"
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August 17th, 2010 @ 6am
NO SIZZLE YET, BUT STEAK IS COMING
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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"
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August 17th, 2010 @ 5am
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"
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August 16th, 2010 @ 6am
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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)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.