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The Sun’s city council preview: July 11, 2012

Bathing suits on boardwalk, beach safety on agenda

By Molly Mulshine
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The Asbury Park City Council is meeting tonight at City Hall. Their closed executive session is held at 5 p.m., while the workshop and regular sessions are at 6 and 7 p.m., respectively. Items on the workshop agenda include: • A beach safety presentation from city manager Terence Reidy, head lifeguard Joe Bonjavani and Garrett […]

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Jul 11, 2012
Asbury Park

Man, 19, shot twice in leg

Victim says he is unaware who shot him

By Molly Mulshine
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A 19-year-old city resident was shot twice in his leg early Friday morning, Police Chief Mark Kinmon has said. The man was shot in his thigh in the area of Bangs Avenue and Comstock Street just before 1 a.m. on July 6, Kinmon said. He then ran to a home in the 1300 block of […]

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Jul 11, 2012
Asbury Park

Man found with sawed-off shotgun, heroin, police say

Blotter for July 4 to July 10, 2012

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A 31-year-old Asbury Park man was allegedly found to be in possession of a sawed-off shotgun and half an ounce of uncut heroin on July 8. As the result of an investigation, Jermaine Henry Nettles, 31, was found in an apartment at St. Stephen Manor, Asbury Park Police Chief Mark Kinmon said. Nettles, a Ridge […]

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Jul 10, 2012
Asbury Park

Still no solution for Savoy situation

Planning board to recommend city conduct parking study

By Molly Mulshine
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Developer Carter Sackman and his attorney Andrew Karas brought the Kinmonth Project before the planning board once more last night, this time with testimony from parking expert George Jacquemart. After hearing from Jacquemart, the board recommended the city complete an independent parking study. Sackman hopes to restore the Kinmonth Building [pictured at right], on Mattison […]

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Jul 10, 2012
Asbury Park

Outdoor water restrictions eased countywide

'Odd/even' hose use permitted

By Molly Mulshine
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New Jersey American Water [NJAW] has toned down water use restrictions in Monmouth County, although they say a state of emergency is still in effect. Restrictions were imposed  after three NJAW water mains ruptured on Friday, June 29. “We’ve made temporary repairs to our plant,” NJAW external affairs manager Richard Barnes said today. “We were […]

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Jul 09, 2012
Asbury Park

Numerous drug arrests made in June

Some were result of long-term investigations

By Molly Mulshine
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The Asbury Park Police Department made four significant drug-and-weapons-related arrests during June, some of which were the result of investigations by the department’s street crimes unit. “Usually, these investigations are generated by our narcotics and gang unit — the street crimes unit,” Asbury Park Police Chief Mark Kinmon said. • As a result of a […]

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Jul 09, 2012
Asbury Park

First charter study candidate campaigns

Proposed commission could remake Asbury's city government

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The first candidate for a proposed charter study commission was on the campaign trail this weekend. Pam Lamberton [pictured above] was out seeking her 100 signatures to get on the November ballot. A second city resident, Rita Marano, has also picked up petitions, according to city clerk Stephen Kay. In November, Asbury citizens will vote […]

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Jul 08, 2012
Asbury Park

Volunteers beautify Press Plaza

Weeding and mulching first, planting of new rose bushes and other landscaping next week

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Volunteers beautifying Press Plaza in downtown Asbury got an early start Saturday morning to beat the heat, which reached 98 degrees by the afternoon. Today’s tasks included weeding and mulching in the traffic island in the center of the plaza, according to Tom Pivinksi, chairman of the city’s environmental and shade tree commission. Volunteers will […]

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Jul 07, 2012
Asbury Park

Despite rough start, violent crime rate decreases in first half of year

"We know we have a lot of work to do ... But we are heading in the right direction"

By Molly Mulshine
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The rate of violent crimes committed in Asbury Park continues to decrease, with 113 incidents reported in the first six months of this year, down from 124 this time last year, Police Chief Mark Kinmon said. Rates have been decreasing for several years. In 2010, 174 incidents were reported in the first half of the […]

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Jul 06, 2012
Asbury Park

Dog park proponents to hold second meeting Saturday

Group now accepting donations for fencing

By Molly Mulshine
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The city’s dog park committee is holding a second public interest meeting tomorrow — Saturday, July 7 — at 10 a.m., in Library Square Park [pictured above]. The plan for a dog park was approved June 6 as a one-year pilot program. Members of the park’s committee — including condominium owner and pet trust attorney Rachel […]

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