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By DUSTIN RACIOPPI In the wake of what Middletown Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger calls a “perfect storm” of financial woes, he’s proposing 12, and maybe more, “decisive actions” to make upContinue reading "M’TOWN BUDGET TO GET ‘DECISIVE ACTION’"
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ROAD CLOSURE COULD LAST A MONTH
Runoff from Poricy Brook Pond undermined a culvert, causing the road to collapse, officials said. (Click to enlarge) A portion of Navesink River Road in Middletown could remain closed toContinue reading "ROAD CLOSURE COULD LAST A MONTH"
COLLAPSE SHUTS PART OF NAVESINK RIV. RD.
A view west along Navesink River Road Thursday morning. (Click to enlarge) Police in Middletown and Red Bank are asking motorists to plan alternate travel routes following a “partial collapse”Continue reading "COLLAPSE SHUTS PART OF NAVESINK RIV. RD."
Plans for the installation of artificial turf playing fields at two Middletown locations have been killed because of fiscal concerns, today’s Asbury Park Press reports. Citing cuts in state aid,Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN DROPS BALLFIELD PLANS"
Middletown police say they arrested a Bayonne man for cocaine possession Sunday night after responding to a call about a medical emergency. Kjel Franchi, 32, was arrested at about 8pContinue reading "MAN ARRESTED FOR COKE IN HOTEL LOT"
HELP WANTED: CFO FOR MIDDLETOWN
Middletown officials hope there’ll be a new addition at Town Hall soon: a chief financial officer. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Middletown Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger says he hasContinue reading "HELP WANTED: CFO FOR MIDDLETOWN"
A BIT MORE SNOW EXPECTED TODAY
The Oceanic Bridge, as seen from the Locust side during Tuesday’s snowfall. Flurries are in today’s forecast. (Click to enlarge) It’s getting to be like the houseguest who won’t leave.Continue reading "A BIT MORE SNOW EXPECTED TODAY"
CHRISTIE PUTS M’TWON MAN AT MVC WHEEL
By TOM HESTER Does this mean we’ll be treated like visiting dignitaries when we go to renew our driver’s licenses? Gov. Chris Christie Monday named Raymond Martinez of Middletown, anContinue reading "CHRISTIE PUTS M’TWON MAN AT MVC WHEEL"
WELL, DO YOU, PUNX?
If he made a really bad wrong turn, Punxsutawney’s most famous resident might end up here, on the Middletown side of the Navesink River, among the cows near McClee’s Creek.Continue reading "WELL, DO YOU, PUNX?"
SELLER BUSTED IN QUICKIE LEMON RESALE
Middletown police arrested a township man for theft by deception and other charges last week after he quickly resold a car he bought as a junker, they allege. The purportedContinue reading "SELLER BUSTED IN QUICKIE LEMON RESALE"
HANDLIN HANDLIN’ PROBLEMS ON THE RAILS
By TOM HESTER Are you up to dealing with the state government first thing in the morning? Well, if you need its help, 13th-district Assemblywoman Amy Handlin and her aidesContinue reading "HANDLIN HANDLIN’ PROBLEMS ON THE RAILS"
OCEANIC TO KEEP THREE-TON LIMIT
The Oceanic Bridge will maintain its vehicle weight limit until at least Labor Day. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The weight limit for the Oceanic Bridge will remainContinue reading "OCEANIC TO KEEP THREE-TON LIMIT"
MIDDLETOWN COPS BUST BURGLARY RING
Police in Middletown say they have arrested an illegal immigrant from Honduras who used at least one juvenile to help him pull off a yearlong string of burglaries in thatContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN COPS BUST BURGLARY RING"
The Asbury Park Press reported Friday that two Long Branch men were arrested and charged for their alleged roles in a string of recent bank robberies featuring a hoodie-wearing thief.Continue reading "PAIR ARRESTED FOR HOODIE BANK JOBS"
DO YOU KNOW THIS HOOD IN A HOODIE?
Police dogs couldn’t find him, but maybe one of our readers recognizes this guy who Middletown Police say robbed the Bank of America branch on Route 35 at Navesink RiverContinue reading "DO YOU KNOW THIS HOOD IN A HOODIE?"
COUNTY EXTENDS OCEANIC TRUCK BAN
Monmouth County workers on the Oceanic Bridge this morning. Further inspections on the bridge are expected to start later this week. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Monmouth CountyContinue reading "COUNTY EXTENDS OCEANIC TRUCK BAN"
HONORING GARDENS OF SEASONS JUST PAST
It may be a little late in the year to stop and smell the roses, tiger lillies and ruby giants. But for the folks at the Navesink Garden Club, it’sContinue reading "HONORING GARDENS OF SEASONS JUST PAST"
COUNTY BANS TRUCKS ON OCEANIC BRIDGE
The Oceanic Bridge looking south toward Rumson, as seen last July. Below, a structural element shows signs of deterioration. (Click to enlarge) Monmouth County has effectively banned trucks from theContinue reading "COUNTY BANS TRUCKS ON OCEANIC BRIDGE"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Thanks to Mark Molzon, Lindsey Hintelmann and J.C. Kelly for writing in about last week’s image, which zeroed in on an iron gate festooned with a bunch of grapes. EachContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
Congressman Rush Holt‘s town hall meeting on federal health coverage in Middletown Wednesday was a less raucous affair than the one held the night before in Red Bank by hisContinue reading "PRESS: HOLT HAS TIGHT REIN ON TOWN HALL"
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NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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 ...
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