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RED BANK: LIBRARY TO MARK A CENTENNIAL
RED BANK: Library to mark centennial of vote that changed it from a struggling membership organization to one that's free and open to all.
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LITTLE SILVER: Feds say borough man stole $9 million from charity set up by late client of his financial advisory services.
RED BANK: LIBRARY MARKS PAST, EYES FUTURE
RED BANK: The library celebrates 80 years in its home with a day of events that includes town tours and the reopening of the shuttered history room.
RED BANK: LIBRARY PUTS FINAL EDIT ON 2016
RED BANK: The public library, now marking 80 years in the former home of industrialist Sigmund Eisner, looks back at 2016 via YouTube video.
RED BANK: COUNTY LIBRARY COSTS WEIGHED
Trustees of the library say local taxpayers would still have to foot the cost of the borough facility on West Front Street, above, with access to fewer resources from Monmouth County. (PhotoContinue reading "RED BANK: COUNTY LIBRARY COSTS WEIGHED"
RED BANK: EISNERS PLEDGE $50K TO LIBRARY
Through his foundation, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner below, has pledged $50,000 to the library that bears his family’s name. (Photo above by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) (Press releaseContinue reading "RED BANK: EISNERS PLEDGE $50K TO LIBRARY"
RED BANK: LIBRARY HOSTS FUNDRAISER
Seven months after a mass resignation of board members in a budget dispute, the Red Bank Public Library hosted a wine-tasting fundraiser to signal it is back on track toContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY HOSTS FUNDRAISER"
RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN FALL GATHERING NEARS
The event, to benefit educational programs, takes place at Fair Haven’s Raven and the Peach restaurant. Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven High School Foundation Rumson-Fair Haven High School Foundation, aContinue reading "RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN FALL GATHERING NEARS"
Old-style bluesman Juke Joint Jonny brings his 12-string, steel and dreadnought guitars to the Woman’s Club of Red Bank for the next in the monthly series of Reckless Steamy Nights FridayContinue reading "RED BANK: JONNY’S RECKLESS, STEAMY BLUES"
RED BANK: KIDS’ EVENTS, BOOK DEBUT CUT
Library programs have been canceled in the wake of layoffs. (File photo. Click to enlarge) [See correction below] By JOHN T. WARD Following a layoff that eliminated half the staffContinue reading "RED BANK: KIDS’ EVENTS, BOOK DEBUT CUT"
RED BANK: LIBRARY LAYOFFS SPARK OUTRAGE
Laid-off children’s librarian Sira Williams embraces colleague Jane Eigenrauch after Wednesday night’s council meeting. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Hours after more thanContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY LAYOFFS SPARK OUTRAGE"
RED BANK: LIBRARY PUTS STAFF ON NOTICE
A meeting of the Red Bank library board in the former living room of the Eisner family last month. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The Red Bank PublicContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY PUTS STAFF ON NOTICE"
RED BANK: LIBRARY LAUNCHES FUND DRIVE
Dozens of supporters of the Red Bank Public Library – including children’s authors John Grandits and Elise Primavera, above – turned out Tuesday night for a wine-and-cheeser to launch the FoundationContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY LAUNCHES FUND DRIVE"
RED BANK: LIBRARY UNCORKS FUND DRIVE
Kristy Niro and Stephen Catania finalize the wine and cheese pairings for tonight’s event at the Red Bank Public Library, below. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIMContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY UNCORKS FUND DRIVE"
LITTLE SILVER: FUNDING ARM FOR HOMESTEAD
A nonprofit organization will serve as the fundraising arm for the historic site, which dates back almost 350 years. (Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO A charitable corporation has beenContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: FUNDING ARM FOR HOMESTEAD"
WARNING: DON’T GIVE TO ‘DUTCHESS’ OF JAZZ
Shoppers at this weekend’s Red Bank Sidewalk Sale have reported getting hit up for donations by a woman misrepresenting herself. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Officials are warningContinue reading "WARNING: DON’T GIVE TO ‘DUTCHESS’ OF JAZZ"
RAFFLE TO GIVE RBMS SPORTS AN ASSIST
Gene Horowitz soliciting donations for the Red Bank Middle School Foundation from downtown businesses last month. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Two years ago, amid some serious belt-tightening, theContinue reading "RAFFLE TO GIVE RBMS SPORTS AN ASSIST"
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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.