The “pedestrian decoy” detail netted four more motorists in August, and Allenhurst Police have plans to continue the program next summer, according to Captain Michael Schneider. “I can tell you for sure that Allenhurst will be doing this detail a lot more often next summer,” Schneider said. The decoy program is designed to target motorists […]

Below is the Allenhurst police blotter from July 28 through August 13. The information is published unedited from the Allenhurst Police Department: JULY 28 After stopping a 37-year old Wanamassa man for driving an unregistered vehicle, he was subsequently found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was given field sobriety tests, which he failed, and […]

The pedestrian decoy detail was on the job again last night in Allenhurst, with three motorists ticketed in 35 minutes for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, according to Captain Michael Schneider. The summons carries a fine of $200 and two motor vehicles points. The decoy detail was set up at the […]

Drivers, be forewarned. The next pedestrian you pass in a crosswalk in Allenhurst could be an undercover policeman — and failure to stop could cost you. The Allenhurst Police Department has set up a “pedestrian decoy” program designed to target motorists who do not give pedestrians the right of way at designated crosswalks. They have […]

The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will operate a DWI checkpoint on Main Street in Allenhurst on Saturday night and Sunday morning to detect for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a task force news release. The checkpoint will be conducted at Main Street and Elberon Avenue from 11:00 p.m. on […]

Only two weeks after alerting members of changes to the policy regarding cabana rentals at the Allenhurst Beach Club, Commissioner Terence Bolan announced at the June 11 commissioner’s meeting that no changes will be put into place this year. The policy changes are being delayed because the town has been advised that such changes could […]

In response to an updated set of rules for cabana renters sent out two weeks ago, out-of-town cabana renters came to the May 28 Allenhurst Borough Commissioners meeting to voice their concerns about the rule changes. One new rule states that if a cabana’s license holder dies, they can only pass their cabana down to […]

Allenhurst can now be included in the state’s beach replenishment plan, thanks to a resolution passed at the April 23 commissioners’ meeting. Allenhurst, Deal and Loch Arbour were not considered as part of the state’s initial plan for beach replenishment, Commissioner Chris McLoughlin said, but passage of this resolution enables Allenhurst and Loch Arbour to […]

Motorists may have to start paying for the parking spots around the Allenhurst train station [pictured above], pending the results of a town-wide parking survey conducted by the borough and the police. The borough is working with police captain and traffic safety supervisor Michael Schneider to examine the possible impact of changing these parking rules, […]

Beach club price rates are staying flat this year — but club members should anticipate an increase in 2014. “We’re holding rate the same as they were last year until we hear back from FEMA and the insurance companies,” Deputy Mayor Chris McLoughlin said at the March 26 commissioners meeting. “They will go up next year […]