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RED BANK: CHIMNEY FIRE DAMAGE LIMITED
Red Bank volunteer firefighters “did a fantastic job” in quickly quelling a chimney fire at 286 Spring Street reported at about 9 p.m. Sunday, said Chief Tommy Welsh. The homeownerContinue reading "RED BANK: CHIMNEY FIRE DAMAGE LIMITED"
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The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of September 25 to October 2, 2014. This information is unedited. CRIMES: RobberyContinue reading "RED BANK: MAN MUGGED ON MECHANIC STREET"
A former Red Bank Regional substitute teacher, hall monitor and coach was indicted for an alleged sexual relationship with an underage student that involved sex at his Red Bank home,Continue reading "RBR SUB INDICTED FOR SEX WITH TEEN"
SEA BRIGHT: PUTTING OUR PIEHOLE TO USE
The three judges at the Sea Bright Farmers’ Market’s first apple pie bake-off: Eric from Estonia, Susan Ericson and Susie Markson. Below, the winning apple caramel tart. (Photos by John T.Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: PUTTING OUR PIEHOLE TO USE"
RED BANK: LIBRARY ADDS SATURDAY HOURS
The stairs to the library’s children’s room, where Saturday programming returns on October 18 with a Halloween Craft Party. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY ADDS SATURDAY HOURS"
RED BANK: PLAN ‘SPICES UP’ ANDERSON SITE
Metrovation partner Chris Cole with a rendering of the proposed project. Below, a freestanding structure in the parking lot would be be made of shipping containers. (Photos by John T.Continue reading "RED BANK: PLAN ‘SPICES UP’ ANDERSON SITE"
The new seafood restaurant could be in operation as early as this month, a partner says. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Upping theirContinue reading "RED BANK: BLUE WATER TO REOPEN AS CATCH"
RED BANK: ANDERSON MAKEOVER RETURNS
The former Anderson storage property on Monmouth Street abuts the North Jersey Coast Line. Below, an architect’s rendering of the remodeled building. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: ANDERSON MAKEOVER RETURNS"
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of September 11 to September 18, 2014. (This report arrived after the publicationContinue reading "RED BANK: CAR STOLEN FROM HOSPITAL LOT"
The Red Bank Police Department issued this notice early Wednesday afternoon: WARNING: GREEN DOT PHONE SCAM In the recent weeks, Red Bank Police Department has received a large number ofContinue reading "RED BANK: COPS WARN OF PHONE SCAM"
RED BANK: RUN-IN METERING MULLED
Among the nine spots under consideration is the one nearest Starbucks on Broad Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank officials areContinue reading "RED BANK: RUN-IN METERING MULLED"
RED BANK: CHEF RENEWS PASSION AT DISH
Anthony Ferrando discusses his newly rediscovered appreciation for hands-on cooking while preparing ravioli from scratch. Below, the completed ravioli. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON LikeContinue reading "RED BANK: CHEF RENEWS PASSION AT DISH"
RED BANK WINS ‘GREAT’ DOWNTOWN VOTE
A view along Broad Street from 2012. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The votes are in, and Red Bank is the most popularContinue reading "RED BANK WINS ‘GREAT’ DOWNTOWN VOTE"
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of September 18 to September 25, 2014. This information is unedited. CRIMES: CriminalContinue reading "RED BANK: CAR GETS JACKSON POLLOCKED"
RED BANK: LIBRARY MAY RESTORE SATURDAYS
The resumption of Saturday service is expected to occur as early as this weekend, officials said. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Moving toContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY MAY RESTORE SATURDAYS"
RED BANK: IS THIS MIKE ON?
Comedian Mike Birbiglia brings his custom blend of standup, theater and spoken-word to the boards of the Count Basie Friday night. To call Mike Birbiglia a “standup comic” is likeContinue reading "RED BANK: IS THIS MIKE ON?"
RED BANK: ECOTOUR FEATURES GREEN IDEAS
Michael Paul Raspanti in his garden. Below, Judy Marlow’s clothes dryer was good for laughs. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Energy efficiency, organic gardening and rainContinue reading "RED BANK: ECOTOUR FEATURES GREEN IDEAS"
Justin Gilson netted one on a penalty kick, and that was it for scoring as Red Bank Regional’s boys’ soccer team nipped Long Branch 1-0 on the road Monday. RBRContinue reading "BOYS’ SOCCER: RBR EDGES LONG BRANCH, 1-0"
RED BANK: LUNCH BREAK GETS $1 MILLION
The donation will ensure completion of a major expansion of the soup kitchen now underway, officials said. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD RedContinue reading "RED BANK: LUNCH BREAK GETS $1 MILLION"
RED BANK: 10th AVE. BURRITO EYES FIXX
The West Front Street bar is to get a facelift and interior renovations, according to plans on file.  (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK: 10th AVE. BURRITO EYES FIXX"
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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.
PORTA POTTY X-ING
redbankgreen Partyline captures porta johns moving down the railroad tracks.
(G&G) DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
A solid lunchtime line at the G&G hot dogs truck on Shrewsbury Avenue on Monday afternoon. Driving this stretch of road when  G&G i ...
RBG CUB SIGHTING
A Partyline contributor positioned on the dais at Thursday's meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment captured redbankgreen reporter intern ...