A Tuesday morning traffic stop led to the arrest and an Asbury Park man for drug possession and violation of a Final Restraining Order, Ocean Township Police Department spokesman Det. Lt. Timothy Torchia said. Joseph W. Jasmin, 32, was charged possession of a controlled dangerous substance [believed to be PCP] and the Final Restraining Order […]

Award-winning Lakehouse Music Academy’s end of semester live showcase was indeed the biggest live music performance the progressive music school has held, organizers said Wednesday. Over 300 students, ages 3 to 73, participated in the free weekend event, held 10 a.m. to midnight Jan 30 and 31 at the House of Independents on Cookman Avenue. […]

The Asbury is now online and taking reservations, waterfront master redeveloper iStar Financial announced today. Due to open May 26, the 110-room boutique hotel at the former Salvation Army Building is in the midst of redevelopment. The Asbury is a collaboration between design veteran Anda Andrei, formerly with Ian Schrager Company, and hotel innovator David Bowd of Salt Hotels. The […]

The Asbury Park School District is accepting candidacy petitions for the three vacant seats in the April 19 Board of Education [BOE] election, district spokesperson Chanta L. Jackson announced Tuesday. Three-year terms are up for Board President Nicolle Harris, and members Corey Lowell and Connie Breech. Potential candidates must file nominating petitions with the school […]

Parking rules adopted last month by the Asbury Park City Council will take effect in two weeks, according to a municipal news release. The rules affect residential, employee, and metered parking rates throughout the Central Business District Area of Cookman, Bangs, Lake, and Mattison avenues as well as along the waterfront. Parking permits are available […]

A Notice of Intention to recall Councilman Jesse Kendle from his four-year seat on the Asbury Park City Council has been filed with the municipal clerk’s office. In a Jan. 29 letter to recall petitioners Duane Small, Mabin Womble, and Brian Bass – who comprise the Committee to recall Kendle — the city determined the […]

Asbury Park Police and emergency officials are reporting two people were transported to an area hospital following a double shooting near Monroe and Winn avenues on Monday afternoon. The wounds do not appear to be life threatening, according an emergency responder. The victims are said to be black males in their 20s. One was struck […]

Asbury Park residents and property owners can now look up utility and tax bills on the municipal website, officials announced Monday morning. The bill look up feature is available via Edmunds – the city’s official software provider, according to news release. Online payment should be available in early March, municipal spokesperson Hannah Walker said. February […]