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Monthly Archives: June 2015

[See UPDATE below] Recent crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. Paige Gaglianese, age 22, from Bayview Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on JuneContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: CRIMES & ARRESTS"
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June 30th, 2015 @ 2pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
RED BANK: BON JOVI “SERENADES” CLINTON
Bon Jovi, seen here at the opening of Red Bank’s JBJ Soul Kitchen in 2011, was back in town to host the former first lady and secretary of state MondayContinue reading "RED BANK: BON JOVI “SERENADES” CLINTON"
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June 30th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: OPEN ARMS FOR LOCAL SENIORS
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Registered Yoga teacher Theresa Conlon progresses flawlessly through her routine in the gazebo at Wesleyan Arms in Red Bank. Press release from Wesleyan Arms On Wednesday, June 24, the RedContinue reading "RED BANK: OPEN ARMS FOR LOCAL SENIORS"
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June 30th, 2015 @ 6am
It’s a grand old flag for sure, and on Sunday,its raising forms the centerpiece of the annual Liberty Extravaganza at First Presbyterian Church on Tower Hill.  Independence Day weekends inContinue reading "RED BANK: PATRIOTIC SOUNDS ON THE HILL"
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June 30th, 2015 @ 6am
LINCROFT: CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN
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It’s Climb Time in Lincroft this Tuesday afternoon, as the Monmouth County Park System moves its portable mountain to the grounds of Thompson Park for a free instructional session.  Continue reading "LINCROFT: CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN"
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June 29th, 2015 @ 4pm
Now almost halfway through a push to complete 50 triathlon distances in 50 states in 50 days, James Lawrence discusses his aims in the above video. James Lawrence, a record-smashingContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: IRON “INSANITY” ON THE GREEN"
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June 29th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: LIBRARY ADDS MORE HOURS
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Continuing its recovery from a period of shrinkage, the Red Bank Public Library will add seven hours to its weekly operations starting July 6. The West Front Street facility willContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY ADDS MORE HOURS"
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June 29th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: A BLESSING OF THE BIKES AT PBC
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Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank hosted its 4th Annual Community Unity and Bike Blessing Festival.  Over 350 members of the community attended the festival that featured entertainment, lunch, aContinue reading "RED BANK: A BLESSING OF THE BIKES AT PBC"
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June 29th, 2015 @ 6am
Press release from The Community YMCA At its 141st annual meeting, held Wednesday, June 17 at Rumson Country Club, The Community YMCA Board of Directors elected Joseph Oriolo chairman and chiefContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: CYMCA NAMES NEW LEADERSHIP"
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June 29th, 2015 @ 6am
LINCROFT: ALL HANDS ON THIS EXHIBIT
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Stella the Stegosaurus gets hands-on with Monmouth Museum visitors, as the found-objects sculpture by the late Jim Gary forms the centerpiece of a special PLEASE TOUCH! show for visually impairedContinue reading "LINCROFT: ALL HANDS ON THIS EXHIBIT"
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June 27th, 2015 @ 6am
SEA BRIGHT: BRUNCH MAKES A BEACHHEAD
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The dining deck at Ama, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Below, a brunchtime bloody Mary. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON For many years, optionsContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: BRUNCH MAKES A BEACHHEAD"
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June 26th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK & LITTLE SILVER: COMMUTER ALERT
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[Update: This post has been updated to reflect a change in the dates of the closure.] Monmouth County plans closings of Branch Avenue between Hudson Avenue in Red Bank andContinue reading "RED BANK & LITTLE SILVER: COMMUTER ALERT"
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June 26th, 2015 @ 2pm
FAIR HAVEN: A LUNCH LODGED IN MEMORY
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The blackened chicken sandwich at Nauvoo Grill Club in Fair Haven. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In the mood for something southwestern-but-not-quite Mexican,Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: A LUNCH LODGED IN MEMORY"
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June 26th, 2015 @ 8am
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of June 18 to June 25, 2015. This information is unedited. CRIMES CriminalContinue reading "RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
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June 26th, 2015 @ 5am
FARMERS MARKETS: WHERE TO GET FRESH
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At the Sea Bright farmers market, Meg Paska sells locally grown produce and flowers from Seven Arrows Farm, while the Holly Hill Farm table, below, offers Rumson-grown seedlings and produce.  (PhotosContinue reading "FARMERS MARKETS: WHERE TO GET FRESH"
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June 25th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: MENNA TOUTS PARKING “SOLUTION”
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The borough-owned White Street lot, which may offer relief to downtown parking woes. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Taking heat from a restaurateur,Continue reading "RED BANK: MENNA TOUTS PARKING “SOLUTION”"
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June 25th, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: BASIE’S STAR-STUDDED STANDUP
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Top-of-their-game comedy kingpins Kevin James (Saturday; two shows) and Marc Maron (Sunday) bring their crowd-tested mojo to the stage of the Count Basie Theatre on a busy weekend of laughs.Continue reading "RED BANK: BASIE’S STAR-STUDDED STANDUP"
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June 25th, 2015 @ 12pm
More than 90 artists — including Michael Scherfen, whose award winning painting “The Ruthie ‘n Junie, Belford NJ” is pictured above — are expected to participate in this year’s CanterburyContinue reading "RUMSON: ON THE ROAD TO CANTERBURY FAIR"
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June 25th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: LIGHTING THE NIGHT AGAINST HATE
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Several hundred participants gathered on Red Bank’s West Side Wednesday night for a vigil in response to the murders of nine churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina last week. Beginning withContinue reading "RED BANK: LIGHTING THE NIGHT AGAINST HATE"
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June 25th, 2015 @ 5am
Standout Red Bank Catholic quarterback Eddie Hahn, who led the Caseys to their first a state championship in 38 years last season, has committed to play at the University ofContinue reading "RBC: HAHN HEADING TO UCONN"
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June 24th, 2015 @ 10pm
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CRASH ON LEIGHTON
The driver of this car was headed north on Leighton Avenue when they it hit an SUV pulling a work trailer headed in south in the opposing la ...
CAR VS STREET SIGN
The driver of this Mercedes hopped the curb and toppled the street sign at the corner of South Pearl and Drs. James Parker Boulevard Wednesd ...
SKETCHES OF RED BANK BY LOCAL ARTIST MICHAEL WHITE
Sketches of Red Bank scenes have been floating around on social media and we thought they deserved some spotlight. First appearing in our fe ...
POLE DOWN
Utility pole falls on English Plaza shop Forge after being struck by SUV shortly before noon. No injuries reported, though 86-year-old drive ...
YO, ADRIAN!
It’s a tough turn for our hero as Rocky Balboa is relegated to the curb for trash pickup on Locust Avenue. We’ll have to go back ...
“EL PALOMO” IS IN THE HOUSE
Jesus Rios, a mariachi singer who performs under the stage name “El Palomo” (The dove) pauses for a moment before entering a bac ...
CROC SPOTTED IN RIVER
Frighteningly hideous and green, a solitary Croc lurked ominously amid the flotsam and foam in the Navesink River alongside the Red Bank Fir ...
KISS ICON REFLECTS ON BROADWALK
A Swarovski crystal-bedazzled self-portrait painting of Paul Stanley, longtime singer and guitarist for the rock band Kiss peers out from a ...
CHISELIN’ AWAY
Marcelo Garcia Lopez works with hammer and chisel on a new feature for his flower garden on Shrewsbury Avenue: a hollow in a carved log in w ...
STORM CLEANUP CONTINUES
  Saturday’s storm sent a tree toppling on this house on Bank Street, damaging the roof. Workers Wednesday could be seen removing ...
SNAPPING IN THE BREEZE
RED BANK: Blustery winds had the flags in Riverside Gardens Park snapping Monday evening.
POWER LINE DOWN
Red Bank firefighters were on scene at Manor Drive dealing with a live power line Monday afternoon. There was no immediate report of fire. T ...
TAR BEACH SOLSTICE
Aldo Quiroz of Ocean Township came ready with his beach chair and found a shady spot to spend his lunch hour in a parking lot off Broad Stre ...
GOING GREY
Workers painting the stone facade of the PNC Bank at the corner of Broad and Harding Thursday morning. An upgrade? Maybe it’s just pri ...
COFFEE & WILDLIFE
RED BANK: The best wildlife show in town can be taken in from a waterfront bench outside the public library, and it's totally free.
FAWNING OVER HER BABY
A mother deer and her fawn were spotted between a row of garages on Hudson Avenue and some trees alongside the Broad Street parking lots. Re ...
EVENING ESCAPE
RED BANK: Sailors in Monmouth Boat Club's weekly racing series found tranquil conditions on the Navesink River Tuesday evening.
PEAK COLOR ON BROAD
RED BANK: A year after they were installed, downtown mini gardens have added to "transformational" improvements, says business owner.
RED BANK: FAIRIES MOVE IN ON WHITE STREET
Red Bank: Girl scouts turns tiny parking lot plot of dirt into a "magical girls sparkle garden."
TRAINING UNDER FIRE
RED BANK: Volunteer firefighters train to cut into pitched roofs under active fire conditions.

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