Councilman Jesse Kindle’s suggestion that the governing body look to implement a random drug test kicked off a list of possible changes in city hall and for its employees. “I’d like to know how we would go about that,” Kendle asked. City Attorney Frederick C. Raffetto said he will review the matter with the city’s […]

After close to a year of working to identify the city’s abandoned properties, land owners will have one month to take action. Director of Property Improvement Robert McKeon said a list of abandoned properties will be posted in local newspapers and notices will be sent via regular and certified mail to registered property owners. Under […]

A collaborative effort between The Project Matters [TPM] and Lakehouse Music Academy helped grow Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School’s varied All Stars Afterschool Program. “The foundation donated nine guitars so we could start our class and visited our students,” said Mt. Carmel Program and Outreach coordinator Connie Isbell. “It was really quite touching.” […]

The appraisal is in but it’s not what anyone wanting to preserve Bradley Cove had hoped. Councilman Joe Woerner said the average value from two independent appraisers is $3.2 million. This leaves a $1.85 million gap needed to buy back development rights from master waterfront redeveloper iStar Financial. The appraisal figures were determined by gauging […]

With a history steeped in community service and activism, the Second Baptist Church celebrates its 130th Anniversary with a special service 10 a.m. Sunday at its 124 Atkins Avenue location. “This will be a monumental service because without First Baptist there would have been no Second Baptist,” church deacon Dan Harris said. “Rev. Helms and […]

The Zombie Walk and city-wide yard sale events, postponed due to last weekend’s inclement weather will be held Saturday. The yard sale, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will benefit two local Animal Rescue Groups – Wag on Inn and Rescue Ridge. Pet food, cages, blankets, leashes, and toys are being accepted at […]

Deal officials have officially scrapped a vote to allow permit-only parking along its waterfront streets. “As of this morning the mayor reset the agenda to table the vote without a future date,” said Borough Clerk/Administrator Stephen Carasia. “There will be no public hearing or comment.” Mayor Morris Ades could not be reached for comment. The […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Thursday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a public workshop session at 6:30 p.m. and the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. The public participation session takes place near the end of the meeting, after comments from city officials. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: Special events discussions: […]

Deal officials say scrapping a vote to allow permit only parking along its waterfront streets will be determined late Thursday morning. “We will find out from our attorney tomorrow morning how to go about doing this,” said Borough Clerk/Administrator Stephen Carasia of the legal action needed to possibly reverse the ordinance, introduced September 21. The […]