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BOROUGH ARBORIST AXED
Arborist Mike Olimpi oversaw the installation of 15 baby trees on White Street in April, 2007. By JORDAN DeVESTY The budget axe has fallen on Red Bank’s arborist, who oversawContinue reading "BOROUGH ARBORIST AXED"
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SIGNS POINT AGAIN TO ‘CONTROVERSY COVE’
Kathleen Gasienica, left, and Cindy Burham, third from left, speaking with Administrator Stanley Sickels after last night’s council meeting. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Less than a week after Mayor Pasquale MennaContinue reading "SIGNS POINT AGAIN TO ‘CONTROVERSY COVE’"
FIRE PREVENTION FAIR DRAWS A CROWD
A brilliant fall day was the setting for the Red Bank Volunteer Fire Department’s ninth annual Fire Prevention Expo and Free Barbecue held Sunday in the White Street municipal lot.Continue reading "FIRE PREVENTION FAIR DRAWS A CROWD"
Crime reports provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of October 2 to October 9, 2009. This information appears here unedited. Theft occurring on 10-1-09 at W.Continue reading "LAST WEEK ON THE POLICE BLOTTER"
‘PANTIES GALORE’ AT NEW LINGERIE STORE
Angie Courtney in her new shop on White Street. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI An ideal night for Angie Courtney usually goes something like this: Hitting the townContinue reading "‘PANTIES GALORE’ AT NEW LINGERIE STORE"
2SENZA OWNER WEIGHS HER OPTIONS
Jill Green says she may stay on to help the owners of the restaurant that will replace hers at the Galleria. 2Senza Ristorante owner Jill Green was none too pleasedContinue reading "2SENZA OWNER WEIGHS HER OPTIONS"
WATCH OUT FOR THOSE TRAILERS
Volunteer first aiders talk to the driver, seated on curb, of a car that overturned on Spring Street in Red Bank this afternoon. (Click to enlarge) In at least theContinue reading "WATCH OUT FOR THOSE TRAILERS"
CAN YOU SPARE A SPRUCE?
Last year’s tree, seen as it was removed from Luba and Val DeFazio’s Tower Hill Avenue yard, left, and all lit up outside the Dublin House. (Click to enlarge) RedContinue reading "CAN YOU SPARE A SPRUCE?"
COMING SOON TO A SINK NEAR YOU
Yep, it’s brown alright. This photo was taken at 9:20a today at a home in Red Bank. Residents who haven’t been affected yet probably will be sometime in the nextContinue reading "COMING SOON TO A SINK NEAR YOU"
BROWN WATER ALERT
Expect some ‘slight discoloration,’ the borough says. A program of flushing out the Red Bank water system begins today and will continue through Friday, November 5, according to a noticeContinue reading "BROWN WATER ALERT"
FIRE PREVENTION FAIR RETURNS SUNDAY
A young visitor to last year’s edition of the fair came dressed for the occasion, and got a demonstration in putting out a fire. It’s a party, of sorts, withContinue reading "FIRE PREVENTION FAIR RETURNS SUNDAY"
FIVE YEARS LATE, BASIE BUST GETS PROPS
NAACP Red Bank chapter president Rev. Henry P. Davis leads a convocation prayer at the event. (Click to enlarge) A bust of native son William ‘Count’ Basie stood, without anyContinue reading "FIVE YEARS LATE, BASIE BUST GETS PROPS"
Crime reports provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of September 25  to October 2, 2009. This information appears here unedited. Auto Theft occurring at Broad St.Continue reading "FROM LAST WEEK’S POLICE BLOTTER"
COAL GUY: PUT GALLERIA ON YOUR LIST, TOO
Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza will replace longtime Galleria tenant 2Senza Ristorante. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank’s ever-growing pizza party may soon have yet another purveyor of tomato pies boasting ofContinue reading "COAL GUY: PUT GALLERIA ON YOUR LIST, TOO"
MILLING MAPLE
Months after the project was supposed to be completed, the new traffic lights still aren’t operational at the traffic-bolloxing intersection of Maple Avenue, Water Street and White Street in RedContinue reading "MILLING MAPLE"
ATRIUM GETS A LOT
Atrium resident Doris Crisson, 88, speaks in favor of the valet-parking plan at last night’s hearing. (Click to enlarge) For the second time in four years, one of Red Bank’sContinue reading "ATRIUM GETS A LOT"
AT LAST: BUSTING OUT THE BASIE BUST
A likeness of William ‘Count’ Basie has now been relocated from its temporary spot in the Red Bank train stationhouse to the plaza outside. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI James Joyce hasContinue reading "AT LAST: BUSTING OUT THE BASIE BUST"
RED BANK HOUSE, LINCROFT CHURCH ON TOUR
Ready for its moment in the sun: the Ptak house on West Westside Avenue. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s not uncommon for Peter Ptak to have completeContinue reading "RED BANK HOUSE, LINCROFT CHURCH ON TOUR"
PARK AT INCINERATOR SITE YEARS AWAY
Mayor Pasquale Menna with engineer Christine Ballard of T&M Associates at the incinerator site last Friday. (Click to enlarge) The work of finally pulverizing Red Bank’s 70-plus-year-old incinerator smokestack toContinue reading "PARK AT INCINERATOR SITE YEARS AWAY"
CANDIDATE’S NIGHT SET
Time is running out if you want to do this and aren’t registered. Amid reminders from local officials that the deadline for voter registrations is nearing, Red Bank’s Westside CommunityContinue reading "CANDIDATE’S NIGHT SET"
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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 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 ...
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