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RED BANK: DEMS DUMP MENNA FOR BALLARD
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RED BANK: Democratic regulars pick Ballard as their candidate for mayor, dumping party stalwart Menna, who says they showed "their true colors."
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March 3rd, 2022 @ 11pm
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RED BANK: SIDES CLASH OVER COUNCIL SEAT
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RED BANK: Dissident Democrats, seeking Mirandi's swift ouster from council, rebut what they call a "no harm, no foul" defense as two sides clash.
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March 2nd, 2022 @ 4pm
RED BANK: PARTY DEFENDS APPOINTMENT
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RED BANK: Answering lawsuit, establishment Democrats defend Mirandi appointment by citing... their own failure to meet a nomination deadline.
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March 1st, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: DEMS SUE DEMS TO OUST MIRANDI
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RED BANK: It's more Dems v. Dems as two party stalwarts sue to have Mirandi removed from council seat following alleged illegal maneuver by Zipprich.
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February 23rd, 2022 @ 4pm
RED BANK: MIRANDI ZOOMS INTO OFFICE
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RED BANK: Swearing-in ceremony puts a face to the name as Angela Mirandi completes swift change from commenter to council member.
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February 14th, 2022 @ 6am
RED BANK: Angela Mirandi elected to fill Yngstrom's seat after Zipprich declines to endorse Hecht, one of three residents he proposed for consideration.
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February 10th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: YNGSTROM QUITS, CITING TOXICITY
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RED BANK: Citing political divisiveness and "toxic rhetoric" about his recent marriage, Yngstrom quits council, setting up possible power shift.
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January 19th, 2022 @ 11am
RED BANK: CANDIDATES MAKE THEIR PITCHES
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RED BANK: Three council contenders field questions on a range of topics at a rancor-free Candidate's Night carried via Zoom and Facebook.
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October 26th, 2021 @ 4pm
RED BANK: VIRTUAL CANDIDATES’ NIGHT SET
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RED BANK: West Side Community Group to go virtual for its 26th annual Candidates' Night, with all three council contenders saying they'll participate.
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October 22nd, 2021 @ 1pm
RED BANK: COUNTY CHAIR BLASTS ZIPPRICH
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RED BANK: Monmouth Democratic chairman blasts Zipprich for refusal to support Triggiano; says obscuring her name on a mailer left him "speechless."
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October 20th, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: COUNCIL INITIATES REBUILD
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RED BANK: One day after Redevelopment Agency recommendation, council moves to jumpstart Senior Center repairs, but recriminations fly.
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April 29th, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: SENIOR CENTER FIX-UP ADVANCES
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RED BANK: Redevelopment Agency advances repair plan for Senior Center, potentially defusing a hot issue in Democratic primary.
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April 27th, 2021 @ 6pm
RED BANK: TOP JOB OPEN AT TIME OF STRIFE
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RED BANK: Menna blames Shehady departure after just three years on "scheme" and worries "dysfunctional" atmosphere will repel good candidates.
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April 13th, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: DEMS SWAP IN NEW CANDIDATE
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RED BANK: Local Democrats name Sturdivant to replace Jones in June primary challenge to council incumbents Triggiano and Yassin.
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March 29th, 2021 @ 12pm
RED BANK: VISCOMI REBUTS RACISM CHARGE
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RED BANK: Viscomi rebuts allegation she made 'racist' slur last month as three council members maintain stony silence.
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March 4th, 2021 @ 2pm
RED BANK: LOCAL DEMOCRATS RUPTURE
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RED BANK: Democrats rupture as local party puts up newcomers to challenge incumbents Yassin and Triggiano; they say Zipprich "reeks of boss politics."
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February 16th, 2021 @ 1pm
RED BANK: WORRY LINGERS AMONG DREAMERS
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RED BANK: Amid relief at Biden taking office, local Dreamers still worry about deportation and yearn for changes giving them a path to citizenship.
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February 5th, 2021 @ 2pm
RED BANK: DEMOCRATS FORM BLACK CAUCUS
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RED BANK: Democrats announce creation of Black caucus to "bring forward future civic leaders and field future candidates," among other objectives.
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January 19th, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: LOCALS CELEBRATE BIDEN VICTORY
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RED BANK: Biden-Harris supporters gathered in Riverside Gardens Park Saturday to celebrate the win. Here are some of their thoughts.
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November 9th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: SPLIT COUNCIL OKS ENGINE DEAL
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RED BANK: Purchase of two fire engines approved after Ballard and Zipprich find themselves on short end of another split within the all-Democratic council.
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October 15th, 2020 @ 7am
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FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
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 ...
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