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Fair Haven’s newly renovated Bicentennial Hall, aka Fisk Chapel, is among the historical landmarks that will play a key role in the borough’s centennial. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click toContinue reading "A ONCE-IN-A-CENTURY NIGHT IN FAIR HAVEN"
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OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR
After a hurricane-induced sputtering start, the eight-day Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair enters the home stretch Wednesday night with with an outlook of uninterrupted fun, food and pleasant weather. The NationalContinue reading "OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR"
WELL, SHUCKS, IT’S NOT FAIR – YET
There’s still a month to go before the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair kicks off its annual eight-day swirl of food and rides, but preparation of more than 150 gallons ofContinue reading "WELL, SHUCKS, IT’S NOT FAIR – YET"
FIREMEN’S FAIR: SKYLINE VIEW INCLUDED
The rides and games are staged and ready for the Sea Bright Firemens’ Fair. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The Sea Bright Firemen’s Fair, ifContinue reading "FIREMEN’S FAIR: SKYLINE VIEW INCLUDED"
STARTING TONIGHT: FAIR FAIR HAVEN
Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair gets started tonight and runs through September 4. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI For many, it’s the last shot at summerContinue reading "STARTING TONIGHT: FAIR FAIR HAVEN"
FUN HAVEN, IF DANNY STAYS AWAY
Views of the setup at the Fair Haven Fire Department for the fair that runs through Saturday, September 5. (Click to enlarge) Swirling rides and music to match. Chowder. Conviviality.Continue reading "FUN HAVEN, IF DANNY STAYS AWAY"
By LINDA G. RASTELLI The end of summer, when the season is in its final flush of glory, is like no other time. And the Firemen’s Fair in Fair Haven celebrates it with gusto. On a typical warm night, fairgoers...
RED BANK: SALARY BUMPS & MORE ON AGENDA
RED BANK: Council to set new salary ranges for top three posts, and itself, when it meets Thursday night. Here's a glance at the agenda.
It’s time for that week-plus-long slice of Americana known as the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair, still billed as the largest firemen’s fair in New Jersey. And how about them tomatoes,Continue reading "WRINGING EVERY LAST DROP OUT OF SUMMER"
WEEKEND: CARNIVAL, NATURE WALK, TRI…
The Sea Bright Firemen’s Fair brings cheer to the oceanside town this weekend s it works to recover from Hurricane Sandy. Folk musicians the Blind Tellers, below, are at theContinue reading "WEEKEND: CARNIVAL, NATURE WALK, TRI…"
The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair continues for three more nights, and the weather forecast is pretty smactacular for the run. redbankgreen reporter Stacie Fanelli was there for opening night lastContinue reading "A DAZZLING WAY TO END A SUMMER"
A CHANGE OF SEASON, A HAPPENING WEEKEND
Red Bank musical movers and shakers Chuck Lambert, Joe Muccioli and the Al Wright Unit’s Ruth Wright pay tribute to the late Ralph “Johnny Jazz” Gatta, in a special outdoorContinue reading "A CHANGE OF SEASON, A HAPPENING WEEKEND"
LEHNERT SUICIDE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
The house in Jackson Township where John Lehnert killed himself in the front yard early Tuesday. (Click to enlarge) Law enforcement authorities remained mum Wednesday on the suicide of FairContinue reading "LEHNERT SUICIDE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It was a steamy Tuesday night in Fair Haven. Thankfully there were rollercoasters and ice cream cones to cool things off a bit, and the locals indulged.Continue reading "BEATING THE HEAT AT THE FIREHOUSE"
OUTAGE CAUSES TRAFFIC, CLOSURES, BEER
A Fair Haven police officer directed traffic Monday afternoon at a light at the Fair Haven-Little Silver border. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A malfunctionContinue reading "OUTAGE CAUSES TRAFFIC, CLOSURES, BEER"
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"
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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.
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 ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
RED TRUCKS AT RED ROCK
A small dishwasher fire at Red Rock Tap and Grill was put out quickly by firefighters overnight, causing minimal damage. Red Bank Fire Depar ...
CREATIVE COVER UP
The windows of Pearl Street Consignment on Monmouth Street were smashed when a driver crashed their car through them injuring an employee la ...
THEY’RE BACK!
Ospreys returned to the skies over Red Bank this week for the first time since they migrated to warmer climes in late fall. With temperature ...
SPRING IS SPRUNG
RED BANK: Spring 2024 arrives on the Greater Red Bank Green with the vernal equinox at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday.
RED BANK’S FINEST – AND NEWEST
Red Bank Police Officer Eliot Ramos was sworn in as the force’s newest patrolman Thursday, and if you’re doing a double take thinkin ...
EASTER EGG MAYHEM AT THE PARK
An errant whistle spurred an unexpectedly early start to the Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, which had been scheduled to begin at eggsactly 11am ...