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Police Sgt. Randall Hill remembered

Services will be held Tuesday

By Michelle Gladden
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A solemn air fell over the Asbury Park Police Department as the news that one of their own, Sgt Randall Hill died unexpectedly Monday. “He had been out on medical leave but recently returned to duty,” police department spokesman Officer Michael Casey said. In a written statement to the public, Acting Police Chief Anthony Salerno […]

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Jul 15, 2015
Asbury Park

Parlor Gallery Partnership for Action recipient

Focus on biz growth, job creation and economic development

By Michelle Gladden
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While it takes vision, hard work and planning for a small business to thrive, the state’s Partnership for Action is helping owners get the support they need. Among them is Asbury Park’s own Parlor Gallery on Cookman Avenue. The woman-owned, artist directed-and-curated gallery, recently received a $20,000 working capital loan via the state’s bank — […]

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Jul 15, 2015
Asbury Park

Freehold man sentenced to 20 years for 2013 shooting

Gramiccioni: we will continue to push for long sentences

By Michelle Gladden
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A Freehold Borough man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in a New Jersey state prison for the 2013 shooting of two men in Asbury Park, that left one man dead and another wounded, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. Jamar Walker, 32, who pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and aggravated assalult in April, must […]

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Jul 15, 2015
Asbury Park

Christie kicks off presidential campaign at Convention Hall

Tickets for Aug 4 event start at $250

By Michelle Gladden
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Gov. Chris Christie will launch his 2016 ‘Telling it Like it Is’ presidential campaign with a fundraiser in Asbury Park, according to the Wall Street Journal. To date, Christie is one of 15 candidates vying for the Republican Presidential nomination. The second-term Governor will return to Convention Hall Aug. 4 for his kickoff celebration. Christie celebrated […]

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Jul 14, 2015
Asbury Park

City Council unanimously votes to support marijuana reform

Legislation does not legalize cannabis within city limits

By Michelle Gladden
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The Asbury Park Mayor and Council unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday that ceremoniously supports the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana for adults. The legislation does not make marijuana legal within city limits but does support activist group Help Not Handcuff’s push for marijuana reform, municipal attorney Frederick Raffetto. “This is a historic event in […]

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Jul 09, 2015
Asbury Park

Fence down at 8th Avenue dog beach

Quinn: dog beach is from jetty to jetty

By Michelle Gladden
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Within one day of a fence to designate where dogs can reign free along the Eighth Avenue beach, it was removed. “I just walked outside about 20 minutes ago and sure enough they took it down,” said nearby resident Lynn Wilson near 4 p.m. “It’s definitely a beautiful wide open expanse again.” The north beach […]

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Jul 08, 2015
Asbury Park

Man, 23, shot at basketball court

remains in critical condition

By Michelle Gladden
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A 23-year-old city resident shot this morning at the Propect Avenue basketball courts remains in critical but stable condition, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Charles Webster. Webster said the Asbury Park Police Department received a 911 call near 11:24 a.m. Wednesday that a black male was shot at the  basketball courts, located in the […]

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Jul 08, 2015
Asbury Park

The Sun’s Council Preview

Springwood redevelopment & Heck Avenue condos on agenda

By Michelle Gladden
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The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday 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 […]

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Jul 08, 2015
Asbury Park

Springwood Ave developer asks for lease extension

Mayor: Let's just get Springwood up and running

By Michelle Gladden
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A vote to extend the Springwood Avenue lease agreement with affordable home builder Michaels Development Group comes before the City Council Wednesday. The Marlton-based redeveloper has been in a holding pattern as it seeks funding to advance Phase One construction of Renaissance Village, a 64-home complex comprised of townhouses and multifamily units between Memorial Drive […]

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Jul 08, 2015
Asbury Park

Improvements on track at city’s dog beach

New designated fenced area expected this week

By Michelle Gladden
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Improvements are expected to be complete this week to the Eighth Avenue dog beach also known as a popular fishing and surfing area. The changes came after close to 100 petitioners asked the City Council to clean up the north beach area where dogs are allowed free reign from 6 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. during […]

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