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ON THE GREEN: SPRING? KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures were peaking at 81 degrees on the Greater Red Bank Green when we snapped this photo at Maple Cove in Red Bank shortlyContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: SPRING? KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON"
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ON THE GREEN: SPRING ON THE HORIZON?
A sprucing-up at the seasonally open Strollo’s Lighthouse Italian ice stand in Red Bank in Tuesday’s t-shirt weather would seem to signal the approach of winter’s end. Of course, it’s neverContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: SPRING ON THE HORIZON?"
ON THE GREEN: MARINE SANCTUARY PROPOSED
An effort to create a “water-based equivalent of a National Park” covering Sandy Hook Bay, the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers and their tributaries is the subject of upcoming informational sessions, one ofContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: MARINE SANCTUARY PROPOSED"
ON THE GREEN: RAIN IN FORECAST
One of those light blobs seen from the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Monday night is Earth’s moon. And now, shining a blobby light on the near-term weather outlook… the National WeatherContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: RAIN IN FORECAST"
ON THE GREEN: ICY GRIP LOOSENS
After a weekend that saw wind-chill temperatures as low as 17 degrees below zero, weather forecasters expect the Greater Red Bank Green to warm up Monday — Presidents’ Day.  The NationalContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: ICY GRIP LOOSENS"
SANDY HOOK: BACKERS HOPE TO SAVE HOUSE
The Sandlass House, at the entrance to Sandy Hook, is the subject of a campaign by a new preservation group, whose logo is shown below.  (Photo by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: BACKERS HOPE TO SAVE HOUSE"
SANDY HOOK: LOST RESORT REVIVED ON VIDEO
Chris Brenner, below, made the above video to shed light on a vanishing piece of Sandy Hook history.  (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: LOST RESORT REVIVED ON VIDEO"
SHREWSBURY RIVER: BELUGA WHALES SIGHTED
Recreational boats and a New York Water Taxi sharing the Shrewsbury River off Bahrs Landing in 2012. Below, the whales as seen in a photo posted on the Bahrs MarinaContinue reading "SHREWSBURY RIVER: BELUGA WHALES SIGHTED"
SEA BRIGHT: GOING OVERBOARD AT EVENTIDE
The pungent Garlic Shrimp, above, and the Drunken Clams, below,are customer favorites.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON There isn’t a bad seat at the EventideContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: GOING OVERBOARD AT EVENTIDE"
RED BANK: KAYAKER’S DEATH INSPIRES ALERT
A new water-safety sign was installed Wednesday at Red Bank’s Maple Cove, a popular Navesink River put-in spot for kayakers and canoeists. With the help of Councilwoman Cindy Burnham, theContinue reading "RED BANK: KAYAKER’S DEATH INSPIRES ALERT"
SEA BRIGHT: HEY, IT’S NOW OAR NEVER
Ilene Winters, below, plans to open her new fitness studio in a former auto repair shop next door to a Dunkin’ Donuts this month. (Photo by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: HEY, IT’S NOW OAR NEVER"
RED BANK: KAYAKER’S MOM URGES VEST USAGE
One of the signs that Joan Civile has offered to the town as part of a campaign inspired by the death of her son, David, below. (Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RED BANK: KAYAKER’S MOM URGES VEST USAGE"
SHREWSBURY RIVER DREDGE JOB AWARDED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $1.8 million contract for the dredging of the Shrewsbury River boating channel, with the spoils to be used to build oceansideContinue reading "SHREWSBURY RIVER DREDGE JOB AWARDED"
What is it about drifting clouds and moving water that’s so captivating? A contemplative view of the Shrewsbury River over to the Rumson side from Sea Bright on May 30,Continue reading "CLIPPINGS: LET YOUR THOUGHTS DRIFT"
‘ZERO LEAKS’ AS ICE DAMAGES FUEL STATION
Contractors remove damaged gasoline dispensers at Bahr’s Landing on Sunday. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD No gasoline or diesel fuel leaked into theContinue reading "‘ZERO LEAKS’ AS ICE DAMAGES FUEL STATION"
The Anchorage Apartments, overlooking the Shrewsbury River, would be razed for a park under a DEP plan. (Click to enlarge) By SARAH KLEPNER Sea Bright’s borough council voted Thursday nightContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: GROUP TO PAY ANCHORAGE TAB"
Borough officials said they would prefer that the new bridge be north of the existing span instead of south. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON SeaContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT RELUCTANTLY OKS BRIDGE PLAN"
RUMSON-SEA BRIGHT SPAN INCHES FORWARD
A concept plan discussed by Monmouth County Engineer Joe Ettore, in Sea Bright below, shows a proposed new alignment for the bridge and approach. The existing bridge, in white, wouldContinue reading "RUMSON-SEA BRIGHT SPAN INCHES FORWARD"
SEA BRIGHT ON THE RISE, HEIGHTWISE
Ed Wheeler’s house on Ocean Avenue is the first to have been raised since the hurricane. Many more are expected to be lifted under pending changes. (Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT ON THE RISE, HEIGHTWISE"
SEA BRIGHT: COUNCIL WAIVES PERMIT FEES
Members of the borough council at Tuesday night’s meeting. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Amid complaints by residents about unresolved insurance claims and other rebuildingContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: COUNCIL WAIVES PERMIT FEES"
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RECORDS SKIP INTO TOWN
RED BANK: Devotees of vinyl records expected to drop needle at Broad and Mechanic Saturday. Here's why.
Feline fortunes on Monmouth Street
Christopher Russell and feline pal Princess take in some fresh air on a warm May night Thursday in the doorway of Gina’s Psychic Bouti ...
GOING UP?
RED BANK: Public Library will be closed Friday for the start of elevator construction. (Click for more.)
TREEBIRTH
RED BANK: Replacement of nine trees gets underway on South Street, where a wholesale removal angered residents last September. (Click for mo ...
RIVERSIDE FLOW
New Jersey Flow Arts brings together jugglers, poi spinners, hoopers and more weekly in Riverside Gardens Park.
Honeybee swarm carted away
Beekeeper Tanya Ptak of Ptak’s Apiary inspects a swarm of honeybees that chose a flower pot in the courtyard of Red Bank Primary Schoo ...
BELOVED POISONED DOG PHOTO SURFACES
   
THREE ON TOUR
RED BANK: Three borough sites will participate in a weekend of self-guided tours of 52 historic locations in Monmouth County May 4 & 5.
VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...