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ON THE GREEN: WHEELS ‘N REELS OUTDOORS
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Jeff DeMent of the American Littoral Society invites anglers of all ages and skillsets to a Surf Fishing Clinic, Saturday morning at the northern end of Sandy Hook. The clocks mayContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: WHEELS ‘N REELS OUTDOORS"
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November 4th, 2015 @ 12pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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SANDY HOOK: A BLITZ IN TIME
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Amateur naturalists, students and other volunteers are invited to assist a team of scientists in a “BioBlitz” census of species on Sandy Hook, beginning September 18. Press release from NationalContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: A BLITZ IN TIME"
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September 11th, 2015 @ 6am
SEA BRIGHT: SKIM, SWIM INTO LOCAL SUMMER
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The annual September edition of Skimbash brings top Skim USA Pro/Am Tour action to Sea Bright this Saturday — and the Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon hits the Hook on SundayContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: SKIM, SWIM INTO LOCAL SUMMER"
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September 10th, 2015 @ 12pm
SANDY HOOK: CALLING ALL BIO-BLITZERS
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Part public science project, part beat-the-clock fun competition, the second annual Bio-Blitz invites all members of the community to help take a snapshot of the diversity of plant and animalContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: CALLING ALL BIO-BLITZERS"
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July 20th, 2015 @ 4am
LINCROFT: FORT HANCOCK ON AGENDA
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The first of four  public meetings on the preservation and repurposing of Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook, including the bayside Officers’ Row, above, will be held Friday in Lincroft. For moreContinue reading "LINCROFT: FORT HANCOCK ON AGENDA"
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June 22nd, 2015 @ 8am
SANDY HOOK: BEACH BLANKET FREEBIES
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Brian Kirk and the Jirks head back to the beach when the free concert series on Sandy Hook returns Wednesday evening. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) GrabContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: BEACH BLANKET FREEBIES"
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June 16th, 2015 @ 10am
SANDY HOOK: A GALA START TO SUMMER
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The tents will be pitched, the dress will be casual, and Brian Kirk will sound the season’s keynote, at the annual Jersey Shore Partnership Summer Celebration this Monday evening at FortContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: A GALA START TO SUMMER"
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June 6th, 2015 @ 6am
SANDY HOOK: LEASE A BIT OF HISTORY
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Six historic buildings in the Fort Hancock area of Sandy Hook are being opened up to leasing for multiple uses during an open house this Sunday.  Looking to lease aContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: LEASE A BIT OF HISTORY"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 2pm
SANDY HOOK: IT’S ALWAYS FOWL WEATHER
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Pictured are just some of the guests enjoying the Hook (at seasonal rates) to be spotted on Saturday’s Winter Water Fowl and Seal Walk, hosted by the local chapter ofContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: IT’S ALWAYS FOWL WEATHER"
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February 19th, 2015 @ 12pm
SANDY HOOK: A NEW YEAR’S REFRESH
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The beaches and walkways of Sandy Hook’s northern tip in winter are the subject of the 39th annual New Year’s Day Beach Walk, hosted by the local chapter of theContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: A NEW YEAR’S REFRESH"
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December 31st, 2014 @ 12pm
MIDDLETOWN, SANDY HOOK: A GHOSTLY TRIO
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The isolated, wind-whipped battlements of Fort Hancock are the setting for a moonlit tour of local lore and legend, (g)hosted by the American Littoral Society on October 30. Laugh ifContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN, SANDY HOOK: A GHOSTLY TRIO"
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October 24th, 2014 @ 12pm
LINCROFT, SANDY HOOK: OF ART AND NATURE
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Revels in the Details: works by the National Association of Women Artists (left) and by Laura Bethmann (right) are on display at the Monmouth Museum, beginning with a pair ofContinue reading "LINCROFT, SANDY HOOK: OF ART AND NATURE"
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September 19th, 2014 @ 12pm
SANDY HOOK: A LATE-SUMMER WIND
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Windsurfer Jeff Bauer shows them all how it’s done, as New Jersey Windsurfing and Watersports Fun Day returns to the bay side of the Sandy Hook peninsula on Sunday. (PhotoContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: A LATE-SUMMER WIND"
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September 13th, 2014 @ 8am
The National Park Service is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for appointment to the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee. “Since Hurricane Sandy, thisContinue reading "FT. HANCOCK COMMITTEE NOMINEES SOUGHT"
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June 30th, 2014 @ 6am
SANDY HOOK: FISHING FOR TUNEAGE
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After the Reign brings its rocking country covers and “Jersey Strong” originals back to the beach on Wednesday evening, when the free concert series on Sandy Hook returns. For theContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: FISHING FOR TUNEAGE"
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June 17th, 2014 @ 12pm
SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE HITS 250
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The Sandy Hook Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operated lighthouse in what is now the United States. For 250 years, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse has stood as a beacon ofContinue reading "SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE HITS 250"
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June 6th, 2014 @ 10am
SANDY HOOK: CRABWALKING COVES ‘N GROVES
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Our favorite “living fossil” (and fellow Jersey Shore oldtimer), the horseshoe crab is the center of attention during a free Wednesday evening event…just one of many activities sponsored by theContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: CRABWALKING COVES ‘N GROVES"
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May 12th, 2014 @ 5pm
WEEKEND: FOOD, FISHING, AND FUNDRAISING
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Authors May Becker, Susan E. Davis and Lisa Borders appear at libraries and bookstores around the greater Green on Saturday afternoon. Below, Michael Morch, Jennifer Grasso, Laura Gepford and IanContinue reading "WEEKEND: FOOD, FISHING, AND FUNDRAISING"
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November 15th, 2013 @ 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.