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NJ.com video reporter and Red Bank resident Brian Donohue and a colleague set up time-lapse cameras in the bread aisle of two supermarkets, including the SuperFoodtown on Broad Street, toContinue reading "RED BANK: TIME-LAPSE OF VANISHING BREAD"
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January 23rd, 2016 @ 12pm
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RED BANK: PANEL GETS DISTRICT’S SIDE ONLY
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Members of the charter school review panel watched a video touting the district schools Friday night. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) [CORRECTION: The original version of this article misreportedContinue reading "RED BANK: PANEL GETS DISTRICT’S SIDE ONLY"
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January 23rd, 2016 @ 12am
CHRISTIE: BECK-BACKED GUN BILL ‘DOPEY’
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Governor Chris Christie in Sea Bright in October, 2013, above, and state Senator Jen Beck in Red Bank last May. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "CHRISTIE: BECK-BACKED GUN BILL ‘DOPEY’"
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January 22nd, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUMPTUOUS SOUP
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Seafood soup served in a rustic bowl at Kanji. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Shades of gray and black dominate the tables, slate flooring and wallsContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUMPTUOUS SOUP"
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January 22nd, 2016 @ 9am
ON THE GREEN: MAJOR STORM NEARS
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 Salt brine markings on Spring Street in Red Bank and dozens of kids on the ice at McCarter Pond in Fair Haven signaled the late arrival of true winter onContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: MAJOR STORM NEARS"
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January 22nd, 2016 @ 6am
RED BANK: CHARTER PANEL HEARING STILL ON
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Charter school Principal Meredith Pennotti said she won’t attend Friday’s hearing in part because of hostility directed at her at a recent event. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: CHARTER PANEL HEARING STILL ON"
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January 21st, 2016 @ 1pm
ON THE GREEN: BLIZZARD WATCH ISSUED
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Broad Street in Red Bank following a December, 2010 snowstorm. Below, a forecast map from the National Weather Service indicates a snowfall of 14 inches is “most likely” in onContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: BLIZZARD WATCH ISSUED"
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January 21st, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: CHARTER SCHOOL PLANS OFFENSIVE
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Charter school parents at Wednesday night’s meeting in the school’s new STEM lab on Monmouth Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD At their firstContinue reading "RED BANK: CHARTER SCHOOL PLANS OFFENSIVE"
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January 21st, 2016 @ 2am
RED BANK: CHARTER BAILS FROM HEARING
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Charter school Principal Meredith Pennotti with Mayor Pasquale Menna on Veteran’s Day. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Hours after a public hearing on the proposedContinue reading "RED BANK: CHARTER BAILS FROM HEARING"
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January 20th, 2016 @ 10am
RED BANK: FROM THE SOUTH TO YOUR MOUTH
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Clare Destoppelaire, manager of the Charleston Shops in Red Bank, shows off some of the Low Country food she sells.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Filling inContinue reading "RED BANK: FROM THE SOUTH TO YOUR MOUTH"
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January 20th, 2016 @ 8am
RED BANK: CHARTER PANEL TO HOLD HEARING
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Retired teacher Barbara Boas, center, was one of seven borough residents named to a study commission last week. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD MayorContinue reading "RED BANK: CHARTER PANEL TO HOLD HEARING"
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January 19th, 2016 @ 5pm
RED BANK: DUXIANA DEPARTS; SUSHI COMING
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The Duxiana store has vacated the building dubbed the Temple of Fashion, built in 1894. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In this edition of redbankgreen‘s Retail Churn:Continue reading "RED BANK: DUXIANA DEPARTS; SUSHI COMING"
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January 19th, 2016 @ 8am
RED BANK: KKK FLIERS LEFT ON LAWNS
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One of the fliers found on McLaren Street Monday morning. (Click to enlarge) [See update below] By JOHN T. WARD Residents of Red Bank and Fair Haven awoke Monday morning — Dr. MartinContinue reading "RED BANK: KKK FLIERS LEFT ON LAWNS"
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January 18th, 2016 @ 11am
RED BANK: FOURTH MAN CHARGED IN SLAYING
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Photos of slain Red Bank teacher Jonelle Melton, as displayed at a prosecutor’s press conference in November. Below, a state Department of Corrections photo of suspect Jerry J. Spraulding. (Photo aboveContinue reading "RED BANK: FOURTH MAN CHARGED IN SLAYING"
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January 18th, 2016 @ 6am
ON THE GREEN: FIRST SNOW OF 2016
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The Greater Green got its first coating of snow of Winter 2016 Sunday evening, as seen on the fishing pier in Red Bank’s Marine Park. With temperatures hovering just belowContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: FIRST SNOW OF 2016"
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January 18th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: BECK WEIGHS IN ON CHARTER PLAN
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The charter school campus on Oakland Street, above, abuts a commercial building on Oakland Street in which the school recently leased space for current and possible future use. (Photo by John T.Continue reading "RED BANK: BECK WEIGHS IN ON CHARTER PLAN"
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January 15th, 2016 @ 2pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOBA SALAD IN THE GROVE
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A pretty, noodle-based salad from the jam-packed D’jeet in The Grove.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The apres-holiday crowd at the Grove in Shrewsbury must have beenContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOBA SALAD IN THE GROVE"
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January 15th, 2016 @ 11am
RED BANK: MR. PIZZA SLICE TO KEEP RECIPE
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Nick Napoletano shows one of the windows discovered beneath the paneling at Mr. Pizza Slice. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON After getting pounded flat and spunContinue reading "RED BANK: MR. PIZZA SLICE TO KEEP RECIPE"
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January 15th, 2016 @ 9am
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of January 7 to January 14, 2016. This information is unedited. CRIMES CriminalContinue reading "RED BANK CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
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January 14th, 2016 @ 3pm
RED BANK: MARCHERS REJECT CHARTER PLAN
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Protesters marched from the middle school to borough hall in freezing weather. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank residents hoping to slow orContinue reading "RED BANK: MARCHERS REJECT CHARTER PLAN"
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January 14th, 2016 @ 7am
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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 ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.