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PREDAWN FIRE DAMAGES SHREWSBURY HOME
The fire was underway in the room at far left, said a neighbor who alerted the occupants. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Three members of a Shrewsbury familyContinue reading "PREDAWN FIRE DAMAGES SHREWSBURY HOME"
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BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE FIRE
Red Bank firefighters returned to the site of Monday’s night’s house fire after a report of smoldering in the attic early Tuesday afternoon. The remaining embers of the South StreetContinue reading "BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE FIRE"
TARGETING WASPS, OWNER SETS HOUSE AFIRE
Smoke pours from the gable end of the attic at 96 South Street. Below, homeowner Peter Chan with borough Fire Marshal Stanley Sickels. (Click to enlarge) A smoky fire damagedContinue reading "TARGETING WASPS, OWNER SETS HOUSE AFIRE"
BRIDGE AVENUE VAN FIRE DOUSED
A volunteer Red Bank firefighter gives a final wet-down to the engine compartment of a van parked behind a  house at 232 Bridge Avenue Sunday morning. Information about the causeContinue reading "BRIDGE AVENUE VAN FIRE DOUSED"
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"
Volunteer firefighters in Little Silver made quick work of a residential basement fire Monday night. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire, reported at about 11 p.m.,Continue reading "BASEMENT FIRE DOUSED IN LITTLE SILVER"
FIRE INSPECTOR INSPIRES DREAD & RESPECT
Red Bank Fire Inspector John Drucker and his dreaded cruiser. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI There’s no mistaking the seriousness of a situation when theContinue reading "FIRE INSPECTOR INSPIRES DREAD & RESPECT"
MARSHAL: CABLE BURNED UNNOTICED
A Red Bank firefighter dumps wet remnants from the apartment at the Metropolitan where a fire broke out Tuesday evening. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "MARSHAL: CABLE BURNED UNNOTICED"
TWO COPS ESCAPE FIRE AT METROPOLITAN
The fire appeared to be confined to a space above the bedroom ceiling of a second-floor unit. Below, Patrolman Bob Campanella, who was inside when the ceiling fell, talks toContinue reading "TWO COPS ESCAPE FIRE AT METROPOLITAN"
TOWER SPARED APPARENT LIGHTNING STRIKE
A flash, a boom and an an automated alarm had Red Bank volunteer firefighters scrambling to the historic town hall at 51 Monmouth Street Friday afternoon on reports that theContinue reading "TOWER SPARED APPARENT LIGHTNING STRIKE"
TRANSFORMER BLOWS IN LITTLE SILVER
A brief, strong storm that blew through the Green prompted an emergency response on White Road in Little Silver Thursday afternoon. Though fire officials were not immediately available for comment,Continue reading "TRANSFORMER BLOWS IN LITTLE SILVER"
LEANER BECOMES A SPARKER
Sparking wires attached to a utility pole on Broad Street near East Bergen Place in Red Bank brought out volunteer firefighters and an electricity company crew around 8 p.m. Thursday.Continue reading "LEANER BECOMES A SPARKER"
THE WEEK IN REARVIEW
Sea Bright Fire Chief Chad Murphy looks at a mock vehicle accident just before his and two other volunteer departments started extrication drills last week. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; clickContinue reading "THE WEEK IN REARVIEW"
GAS LINE DUG UP AT MIDDLETOWN FIRE SCENE
Four people are reported to have died in a fire that destroyed the house at 135 Statesir Place. Below, a gas meter removed by a crew from New Jersey NaturalContinue reading "GAS LINE DUG UP AT MIDDLETOWN FIRE SCENE"
Four people have died in a house fire in Middletown, the Asbury Park Press reports on its website Tuesday. The fire occurred on Statesir Place, between Pine and Chestnut Streets,Continue reading "PRESS: FOUR DEAD IN MIDDLETOWN FIRE"
RED BANK LANDS NEW FIRE BOAT – FREE
Soon to be churning up the waters of the Navesink: a former U.S. Coast Guard vessel, now getting a sprucing-up at the Red Bank public works garage. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK LANDS NEW FIRE BOAT – FREE"
COPS SAY TENANT FACING EVICTION SET FIRE
A 31-year-old Middletown man was arrested for setting fire to a Harmony Road home Wednesday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI After being told he wasContinue reading "COPS SAY TENANT FACING EVICTION SET FIRE"
LITTLE SILVER FD PUTS OUT BACKHOE FIRE
Little Silver firefighters had to lay about 800 feet of hose to reach a fire on Little Silver Point Road Wednesday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER FD PUTS OUT BACKHOE FIRE"
A ROOF LEAKS, AND BITTERNESS FLOWS
Youssef Bahket with pails of water collected beneath a hole in the ceiling at Brownstone Cleaners. (Click to enlarge) A roof leak at a Red Bank laundry shop early TuesdayContinue reading "A ROOF LEAKS, AND BITTERNESS FLOWS"
FIRE DAMAGES LITTLE SILVER HOME
With two firefighters manning Shrewsbury’s aerial ladder, a fireman knocks down the last of the flames under the eaves of a Little Silver home Friday night. (Click to enlarge) FireContinue reading "FIRE DAMAGES LITTLE SILVER HOME"
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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 ...
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 ...