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 […]

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: […]

iStar’s 1101 Ocean high rise project won unanimous Planning Board approval Tuesday night. Market conditions and further agreements with the City Council will be the next catalyst for the construction of 1101 Ocean, iStar Senior Vice President of Development Brian Cheripka said. Once funds and agreements are in place construction would take 2 to 2½ […]

The 1101 Ocean project will be presented before the Planning Board 7 p.m. Tuesday at city hall. The site of the formerly planned C-8 and Esperanza waterfront tower projects, the 1101 Ocean high rise will be waterfront redeveloper iStar’s first oceanfront project. Set on the 2-acre block between Third, Ocean, and Fourth avenues and Kingsley […]

The Asbury Park Quality of Life Committee, formed earlier this year by Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton, officially launched its Pride in the Park initiative Friday. Aimed at improving the quality of life for city residents, the committee is asking volunteers to join in the upcoming city-wide cleanups, planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct […]

The City-wide Yard Sale has been postponed. Organizer Connie Breech announced shortly after 3 p.m. that it too will move to the rescheduled October 10 date. “It’s in the best interest of everyone,” Breech said. An updated list of locations is expected Monday in case of needed changes due to storm activity. The yard sale […]

Three of the 91-member Asbury Park Police Department’s veteran officers were promoted Thursday morning before an audience of close to 70 friends, family members, and colleagues. The ceremony was led by Acting Police Chief Anthony Salerno, who said crime in the city is down 30 percent over last year.  The crime rate had dropped 21.6 […]