Asbury Park

Downtown Asbury blooms with fruits of volunteers’ labor

Shade Tree Commission selected, planted 220 trees throughout business district

By Molly Mulshine
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The central business district is abloom with twice as many trees as it once had, thanks to the city’s Environment and Shade Tree Commission. The volunteer group saw to the selection and planting of the 220 trees after the city was awarded a grant to complete infrastructure improvements in the downtown. The federal grant provided […]

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May 08, 2012
Bamboozle

Bamboozle organizers outline event plans

20,000 to 40,000 expected to attend festival each day

By Molly Mulshine
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Last night, residents packed the Paramount Theatre for the first of three Bamboozle public awareness meetings. Event organizers are holding the information sessions to keep residents abreast of plans for one of Asbury Park’s largest concerts ever, taking place less than two weeks from now. The Bamboozle festival, set for May 18 through 20, is […]

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May 08, 2012
Bamboozle

Asbury fire and first aid prepare for Bamboozle weekend

WILL SET UP EMERGENCY TREATMENT FACILITY IN BERKELEY HOTEL BALL ROOM

By Molly Mulshine
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With about two weeks to go, local emergency squads are finalizing plans for Bamboozle weekend. Asbury Park’s fire department and emergency medical services [EMS] will operate an emergency treatment facility at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel throughout the weekend, according to Fire Chief Kevin Keddy. “Our hope is that we can treat and release as many […]

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May 07, 2012
Asbury Park

Two charged in 2011 Asbury Park murder

Bail set at $1.5 million

By Asbury Park Sun
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Two men have been charged with the 2011 murder of Asbury Park resident Ronald Chisolm, 45. Chisolm was robbed and shot dead on Feb. 21, 2011. Joshua Simmons, 24, of Asbury Park, and Kalil Griffin, 25, of Long Branch, were charged with one count each of felony murder, armed robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon […]

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May 07, 2012
Asbury Park

New Jersey Marathon runners enter Asbury Park

Leader crosses Norwood Avenue bridge into Asbury at 9:48 a.m. Approximately 12,000 runners to follow.

By Asbury Park Sun
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The first of an estimated 12,000 runners in the New Jersey Marathon entered Asbury Park at approximately 9:48 a.m. Pictured above was the lead runner. The runner entered Asbury Park over the Norwood Avenue Bridge on Route 71 by crossing over Deal Lake Drive onto Park Avenue, about a quarter mile past the 17 mile […]

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May 06, 2012
Asbury Park

Asbury Fresh market debuts on Cookman

Eight vendors inaugurate Saturday market to be held through Thanksgiving

By Asbury Park Sun
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The “Asbury Fresh” market debuted today in Kennedy Park on Cookman Avenue. Organized by Bret Morgan and Lauren Philpot, the market will operate every Saturday morning through Thanksgiving from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eight vendors inaugurated the first market with offerings including jewelry, raw foods, pickles, human-grade dog treats, jams and soaps. The Humane […]

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May 05, 2012
Friday Foto

Loriann Bracco captures a kiss at the casino


By Jason Thomson
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As Louis Armstrong once crooned, a kiss is just a kiss. In the case of this couple, captured by Asbury Park resident LoriAnn Bracco with lips locked just outside the entrance of the Casino building on the south end of the boardwalk, it may be more than just a kiss. “I’m new to the hobby […]

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May 04, 2012
Asbury Park

For 20th year, citizens will march to remember unsolved murder case

11-year-old Quiana Dees was found dead in 1992; her mother leads annual walk

By Molly Mulshine
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Tomorrow morning, May 5, citizens will march to commemorate a child whose 20-year-old murder case has never been solved. Asbury Park resident Quiana Dees was 11 years old when she was found dead in Neptune, apparently due to a gunshot wound, according to Asbury Park Police Chief Mark Kinmon. The Neptune police department handled the […]

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May 04, 2012
Asbury Park

Charter Study Commission ordinance adopted

In November, citizens will vote on creating a group to study form of gov't, possibly recommend change

By Molly Mulshine
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Asbury Park is one step closer to a possible change in government. The city council voted on Wednesday night to place a referendum on the ballot in November asking citizens if they think a charter study commission should be formed. Voters will also have the chance to vote for commission members. If approved, the charter […]

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May 04, 2012
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Loch Arbour puts off Allenhurst merger vote, according to report


By Asbury Park Sun
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The Village of Loch Arbour just hit a road bump in its plans to merge with the Borough of Allenhurst. The village’s board of commissioners on Wednesday put off voting on an ordinance calling for the merger, according to a report in the Asbury Park Press. The action took place after the commissioners could not […]

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