Local subcontractors are being sought for work on the Asbury Park Housing Authority Boston Way redevelopment project. “The development of 104 new townhomes on the Boston Way site [shown at right] will not only provide the community with new state of the art housing, but also has the potential to provide contracting opportunities for groups […]

In an unprecedented move, waterfront redeveloper iStar will launch a construction industry workforce development program next week. Aimed at including local contractors in the work needed to build the 1101 Ocean Avenue project at the failed Esperanza site [shown in feature photo],  iStar will host an open bid event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday […]

On Sunday Asbury Park Municipal Attorney Fred Raffetto, a partner at Ansell, Grimm, & Aaron law firm, will run the 46th Annual TCS New York City Marathon. This is Raffetto’s second time participating in the 26.2 mile race, having completed it his first run last year in celebration of his 50th birthday. This time around, […]

Whether you want to bottle your own beer, hot sauce or ketchup or share a family recipe for breads, pies, or cookies, Interfaith Neighbors Business Development Center is launching a free program that will help walk budding entrepreneurs through the steps. Developed in response to a surge of area residents looking to launch their own […]

The Asbury Park Planning Board unanimously approved updated plans for the Asbury Lanes renovation, currently underway by waterfront redeveloper iStar. The Tuesday night meeting provided a first look at what will be local artist Porkchop’s second mural [shown below] on the iconic 1960s era façade. And while the contract with the artist has yet to be […]

Last week’s Crucial Catch Day held at the local Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) Community Health Center on Main Street was one of 30 NFL and American Cancer Society events held nationally and the only one its kind held in the state, organizers said. Designed to educate women about the importance of regular […]

The sale of the landmark former Seacoast Trust bank building at the corner of Press Plaza and Cookman Avenue has sparked a fundraising drive for one of the city’s long-standing charities. Current owner Barry Slott has donated the building contents, which will be sold this weekend in support of The Asbury Park Toy Drive. Downtown […]

The large landmark former bank building at the corner of Press Plaza and Cookman Avenue has been purchased by downtown Asbury developer Carter Sackman. “We’re very excited about it,” said Sackman. “Architecturally and historically it’s one of the most significant buildings in the central business district.” Sackman has a contract to purchase the building, according […]

The Asbury Park Music Foundation is in the running to bring back the 10-week summer live music series held in Springwood Avenue Park, organizers announced Tuesday. Sponsored by the national Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, free music concerts were held on the west side drawing attendance from residents across the 1.4 square mile community and […]

Well over 300 turned out for the Asbury Park Police Department’s Community Relations Unit sponsored Halloween Trick or Treat event held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Held in conjunction with The Jersey Shore Dream Center and Alphabets Preschool Center, who decorated Council Chambers in all its holiday glory, there were glow sticks, a plethora […]