Broken traffic signals at one of the city’s busiest intersections will soon be repaired, with the work expected to begin by Aug.19. The lights at the three-way intersection of Kingsley Street and Cookman and Asbury avenues have been broken since Hurricane Sandy hit in October. Councilwoman Amy Quinn, who initiated the discussion about the signals […]

The city council voted last night to enter into a separation agreement with City Manager Terence Reidy [above]. The agreement “prescribes the terms and conditions under which Mr. Reidy will separate from his employment with the city effective October 31,” said City Attorney Frederick Raffetto. The vote to enter into the agreement was 3-1. Mayor […]

Arrests were made during the weekend in connection with a July 30 robbery at a food store on Springwood Avenue in Asbury Park, in which six suspects allegedly attacked the victim before removing items from his pockets, according to Detective Lt. David DeSane. Police became involved after patrol officers responded to a report of a […]

A new aquatic activity is available in Asbury Park. Stand Up Paddle : Asbury Park, or SUP Asbury, allows patrons a chance to take in the sights and sounds of Deal Lake from a new angle – while standing on a paddle board floating right atop it. The business, a refurbished Wonderbread truck that houses […]

Monmouth County officials announced their involvement in a national crime prevention program at Tuesday’s National Night Out celebration in Asbury Park. The Monmouth County Crime Stoppers program aims to enable county residents who may be hesitant to contact local police officials about a possible crime with a way to do so anonymously. Asbury has one […]

The city council is scheduled to meet tonight in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 5 p.m., followed by a workshop session at 6 p.m. and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Among the items on the agenda for the regular meeting is a resolution to approve a […]

An Asbury Park man allegedly swinging a machete at a woman on Saturday afternoon was arrested for possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, aggravated assault and terroristic threats, according to Detective Lt. David DeSane. Officers responded to a report of a disorderly female at 1239 Washington Avenue at 3:00 p.m., when they encountered […]

A new playground is being built on Asbury Park’s Second Avenue beach to replace one that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Two separate units meant for different age groups will make up the entire playground area, which “is similar to what was there previously,” according to city engineer Joe Cunha. One structure is meant for […]

The whole exterior promenade at Convention Hall was closed today in response to a concrete slab that fell from the ceiling on Sunday, according to Madison Marquette senior vice president Anselm Fusco. The closing of the outdoor areas now includes the Beach Bar on the south side of the building. The Anchor’s Bend bar on the […]

The 3rd Annual Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce pedal boat challenge takes place today on Wesley Lake. For the two previous years, the team organized by the chamber raced against members of the Asbury Park City Council. This year, the chamber team will take on a new set of foes — members of the Asbury […]