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MIZZI: ‘I’M NOT GOING ANYWHERE’
GOP candidates Rob Lombardi and Joe Mizzi, center, react to poll results at Anna Little’s campaign headquarters on Bridge Avenue Tuesday night. (Click to enlarge) Joe Mizzi was excited TuesdayContinue reading "MIZZI: ‘I’M NOT GOING ANYWHERE’"
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RED BANK: DEMS SWEEP
Red Bank Democrats celebrating at campaign headquarters on West Front Street Tuesday night. (Click to enlarge) Democratic incumbents Kathy Horgan and Sharon Lee coasted to victory in the Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: DEMS SWEEP"
MENNA: WE NEED MORE SHARED SERVICES
NAME: Pasquale Menna (Democrat, incumbent mayor, running unopposed) AGE: 56 OCCUPATION: Attorney LENGTH OF RESIDENCE IN TOWN: 46 YEARS 1. What do you see as the top three issues inContinue reading "MENNA: WE NEED MORE SHARED SERVICES"
TAXI LAW CHANGES JUNKED, AGAIN
Cabbies, mostly in the background, helped fill the council chambers Monday night to oppose proposed changes to local regs. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI AsContinue reading "TAXI LAW CHANGES JUNKED, AGAIN"
BLUE WATER SWIMS TO BROAD STREET OK
Blue Water Seafood won approval from the planning board to move into Red Bank Monday night. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Jimmy Vastardis says he’s always wanted to ownContinue reading "BLUE WATER SWIMS TO BROAD STREET OK"
ROOM FOR DEBATE, AND A COUPLE OF LAUGHS
The Westside Community Group held its fourteenth annual council candidates’ debate Wednesday night. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It was a tame affair, one thatContinue reading "ROOM FOR DEBATE, AND A COUPLE OF LAUGHS"
MORE LICENSES, HIGHER FARES IN TAXI LAW
Red Bank is expected to adopt changes made to its taxi licensing ordinance. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI After hashing out concerns with local cabbiesContinue reading "MORE LICENSES, HIGHER FARES IN TAXI LAW"
DANGEROUS INTERSECTION UNDER REVIEW
A police officer is now stationed at Maple Avenue and Peters Place following crossing guard John Mego’s departure. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI One ofContinue reading "DANGEROUS INTERSECTION UNDER REVIEW"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI In an effort to pull Red Bank’s struggling business districts out of an economic hole, the borough council is making a revenue concession aimed at attracting newContinue reading "PARKING-SHORTAGE RULE TO BE SUSPENDED"
LOANS TARGETED TO BUYERS WHO WORK HERE
Tony Marchetta, executive director of the state Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, introduced the Live Where You Work Program in Red Bank Friday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "LOANS TARGETED TO BUYERS WHO WORK HERE"
FILM REGS PAUSED; TAXI TALK RETURNS
A film crew tied up the Broad Street sidewalk earlier this month to shoot a commercial. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A proposal to implementContinue reading "FILM REGS PAUSED; TAXI TALK RETURNS"
PARKING TICKETS? NOT ON TUESDAYS
No parking meter tickets have been written all summer on a Tuesday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Since July, Sunday has been the only dayContinue reading "PARKING TICKETS? NOT ON TUESDAYS"
KABOOM TO GET A REVIEW
A mural depicting Red Bank’s annual fireworks show on the side of Investors Savings Bank on White Street. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank’sContinue reading "KABOOM TO GET A REVIEW"
STRIKING A POLITICAL POSE
Even though he’s running unopposed this year, Mayor Pasquale Menna is still doing a little campaign work. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) Mayor Pasquale Menna, along with councilwomenContinue reading "STRIKING A POLITICAL POSE"
RB COUNCIL WRAP: NOTHIN’ DOIN’
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’"
RED BANK LOOKING TO TIGHTEN THE REEL
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"
COUNCIL DELAYS CAB CHANGES
Any changes to the current taxi ordinance in Red Bank will have to wait while the borough council does more investigating. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "COUNCIL DELAYS CAB CHANGES"
CABBIES OPPOSE LICENSE CHANGES
Cab drivers in Red Bank are opposed to a proposal to raise fees and increase the number of cars allowed to operate in the borough. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; clickContinue reading "CABBIES OPPOSE LICENSE CHANGES"
CLUCK U, TOO: COUNCIL TO TARGET DECALS
More stickers have been found on borough property since the issue came up in May, Councilman Michael DuPont says. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI RedContinue reading "CLUCK U, TOO: COUNCIL TO TARGET DECALS"
GRIEVANCE FILED, AND OTHER COUNCIL NEWS
Kevin Tauro, right, delivered a formal grievance to borough Administrator Stanley Sickels Monday night. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Upset with the unilateral implementation ofContinue reading "GRIEVANCE FILED, AND OTHER COUNCIL NEWS"
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner films 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 ...
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 ...