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SCHARFENBERGER: UNIONS NEED TO BEND
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NAME: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican, incumbent) AGE: 51 OCCUPATION: Archaeologist, Professor LENGTH OF RESIDENCE IN TOWN: 16 years General Questions: 1. What do you see as the top three issues inContinue reading "SCHARFENBERGER: UNIONS NEED TO BEND"
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October 22nd, 2010 @ 7am
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Newspaper publisher Diane Gooch is asking for a recount after an apparent loss in the Republican primary for the 6th district to Highlands Mayor Anna Little. according to various reports.Continue reading "LITTLE CLAIMS WIN; GOOCH WANTS RECOUNT"
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June 10th, 2010 @ 6am
THANK-YOU LETTER GOOFS MURPHY’S TENURE
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Art Murphy with well-wishers moments after he won his third full term earlier this month. Did Art Murphy forget how long he’s been on the Red Bank borough council? InContinue reading "THANK-YOU LETTER GOOFS MURPHY’S TENURE"
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November 13th, 2009 @ 9am
DEMS: IT’S OVER, AND WE WON IT
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Councilman Mike DuPont at Democratic HQ on election night. [Editor’s note: This article was updated at 12:27p with a statement from Kim Senkeleski] A count of disputed ballots from lastContinue reading "DEMS: IT’S OVER, AND WE WON IT"
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November 10th, 2009 @ 9am
SENKELESKI CONCEDES SHE HASN’T CONCEDED
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Kim Senkeleski: provisionally waiting. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Prior statements by the candidate aside, it’s possible Tuesday night’s borough council election results didn’t spell the end of campaign ’09 for RepublicanContinue reading "SENKELESKI CONCEDES SHE HASN’T CONCEDED ...
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November 5th, 2009 @ 1am
DEMS: CORZINE NEARLY DRAGGED US UNDER
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Though close, the outcome was worth a shared high-five between running mates Art Murphy, right, and Mike DuPont, with back to camera. (Click to enlarge) The Democratic faithful who gatheredContinue reading "DEMS: CORZINE NEARLY DRAGGED US UNDER"
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November 4th, 2009 @ 1am
RED BANK GOP HEARTENED BY CLOSE FINISH
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Candidates Rob Lombardi, left, and Kim Senkeleski were joined by former Councilman Jim Giannell as the returns came in at Senkeleski’s home. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Tuesday’sContinue reading "RED BANK GOP HEARTENED BY CLOSE FINISH"
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November 4th, 2009 @ 12am
IT’S ALL-GOP IN FAIR HAVEN
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A voter who asked not to be identified signs in with her daughter at her side at the Fair Haven Fire House yesterday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By a wideContinue reading "IT’S ALL-GOP IN FAIR HAVEN"
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November 4th, 2009 @ 12am
In the closest council race in recent memory, incumbent Red Bank Democrats Mike DuPont and Art Murphy have won re-election to the borough council. Republican political newcomers Kim Senekeleski andContinue reading "RED BANK DEMS WIN COUNCIL SQUEAKER"
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November 3rd, 2009 @ 10pm
FAIR HAVEN GOP: FOCUSED ON FINANCE
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Bob Marchese and Ben Lucarelli in Lucarelli’s Red Bank office. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI This year’s Republican candidates for Fair Haven borough council haven’t gotten caught upContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN GOP: FOCUSED ON FINANCE"
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October 29th, 2009 @ 10am
FAIR HAVEN DEMS: BETTER SCRUTINY NEEDED
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Margo Tikijian and Matthew Cohen on River Road. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI One might think that the historical odds are stacked against any Democrat running for FairContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN DEMS: BETTER SCRUTINY NEEDED"
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October 29th, 2009 @ 10am
Today’s Asbury Park Press has coverage of the Red Bank council candidate’s debate Wednesday night. First-time candidates Kim Senkeleski of John Street and Rob Lombardi of William Street are hopingContinue reading "PRESS: COUNCIL CANDIDATES FACE 40 VOTERS"
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October 15th, 2009 @ 6am
CORZINE TO RB DEMS: SORRY, NO SEATS LEFT
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Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna holds a chair for Gov. Jon Corzine prior to a radio interview at the KaBoom Fireworks on July 3. The Corzine campaign did not returnContinue reading "CORZINE TO RB DEMS: SORRY, NO SEATS LEFT"
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July 16th, 2009 @ 1pm
BOROUGH DEMS SNUBBED ON OBAMA VISIT?
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A pair of Marine Corps helicopters rehearsed Tuesday at Holmdel High School for the arrival of President Obama on Thursday. The aircraft are designated as Marine One only when theContinue reading "BOROUGH DEMS SNUBBED ON OBAMA VISIT?"
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July 15th, 2009 @ 6pm
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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 Kashko, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collective& ...
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)  
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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 ...
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