Election 2013

Asbury council candidate forum to be held tonight

This year's race is 'most important election in years,' organizer says

By Molly Mulshine
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A local group has organized a forum for city council candidates, to be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Cowerks on Lake Avenue. Candidates from the A-Team and One Asbury tickets have confirmed they will attend, and most other council candidates were invited, said Bret Morgan [pictured, left], organizer and co-owner of Cowerks. At “A […]

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Apr 10, 2013
Asbury Park

Spurred by recent shooting death, city to hold press conference this afternoon

Event begins at 2 p.m. in City Hall lobby

By Molly Mulshine
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City leaders will come together for a press conference this afternoon regarding the shooting death of Donte Kelly earlier this week. Government officials, members of the local clergy and other community leaders will attend the conference, which begins at 2 p.m. in the main lobby of City Hall, Police Chief Mark Kinmon said today. “We […]

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Apr 10, 2013
Election 2013

BOE member Greg Hopson seeks Asbury Park council seat

Candidate hopes to 'break down the barriers' throughout the city

By Molly Mulshine
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First Avenue resident Gregory J. Hopson Sr. is seeking a seat on the Asbury Park council in the May 14 election. Hopson, 58, resides on First Avenue with his wife, Ida M. Hopson. The couple has three children, Haleema, 35, Gregory Jr., 25, and Frederick III, 24. Hopson is a retired steel worker and a […]

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Apr 09, 2013
Asbury Park

Bond Street Bar to add upstairs seating, roof deck by summer 2014

Council unanimously approves amendment to CBD plan

By Molly Mulshine
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A downtown tavern is set to expand upward. The Bond Street Bar will add upstairs seating and rooftop bar by summer 2014, owner Pat Fasano said today. The first floor has operated as a bar with a food menu for about two years, Fasano said. The bar and picnic-style table on the first floor tend […]

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Apr 09, 2013
Asbury Park

Asbury Park police blotter

April 3 to 8, 2013

By Hannah Walker
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From April 3 to 8, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: APRIL 3 • A 35-year-old female from Aberdeen was arrested and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances [CDS], CDS distribution or manufacture and CDS distribution near school property in the 500 block of Asbury Avenue. • A 29-year-old male from […]

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Apr 09, 2013
Asbury Park Schools

Inspired by Sandy, high schoolers to perform ‘Once on this Island’

Tickets free for children, $5 for spectators over 18

By Molly Mulshine
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The Asbury Park High School theatre department is gearing up for its spring musical, “Once on this Island.” The play tells the story of a group of Caribbean islanders who are in the midst of a violent tropical storm. “It’s about a little girl who survives a hurricane and believes her life is destined for […]

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Apr 09, 2013
Asbury Park

Council votes to support Ocean Grove FEMA bid

'We need to stick with our neighbors' — Mayor Ed Johnson

By Molly Mulshine
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The city council garnered enough votes to pass a resolution in support of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association’s bid for FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] funding to fix that town’s boardwalk. The council had failed to pass the resolution at its previous meeting on March 20. Council members voted 2-1 on the measure, with […]

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Apr 08, 2013
Asbury Park

Shooting victim found on porch in Asbury Park

Local man, 21, pronounced dead

By Molly Mulshine
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The victim of a shooting was found on a porch in Asbury Park early Sunday morning, according to Charles Webster, the communications officer for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. An Asbury Park police officer was patrolling the area of the 1500 block of Sewall Avenue, between Prospect and Ridge avenues, when he heard shots fired, […]

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Apr 08, 2013
Asbury Park

Porta, Brickwall owners to open NJ’s first vegan restaurant with liquor license

Eatery to welcome 'everyone with a desire to eat and drink well'

By Molly Mulshine
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The owners of popular Asbury restaurants Brickwall and Porta will open a new vegan restaurant called Goldie’s on Cookman Avenue this summer. The group received approval at the April 3 council meeting for extension of the Brickwall’s liquor license, which also covers the adjoining Annex bar. This will make Goldie’s the only vegan restaurant with […]

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Apr 05, 2013
Asbury Park

Kula Café to celebrate grand opening on Monday, April 8

Low-priced food and job training merge at new West Side restaurant

By Asbury Park Sun
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A new community restaurant is opening on Monday and the general public is invited to partake in the festivities. Kula Café will offer food at low prices [including pork sliders, pictured at right] and serve as a training ground for unemployed and underemployed adults. The participants will learn how to work in the restaurant industry, […]

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