Asbury Park

Asbury Park

Water co. issues advisory for Monmouth County

Residents urged to discontinue non-essential H2O use after three mains break in Lincroft

By Molly Mulshine
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(UPDATE: City manager Terence Reidy said at 8:30 p.m. on Friday there still haven’t been reports of water issues in Asbury Park, although the advisory is in effect until further notice. The concern about water throughout the county arises from fear that bacteria could get in through broken pipes, Reidy said. In other news, Reidy […]

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Jun 29, 2012
Asbury Park

City evaluates parking deck site

Local architect donates assistance

By Asbury Park Sun
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The city is continuing to examine a site for a new municipal parking deck at the corner of Bangs Avenue and Bond Street [shown above], according to Don Sammet, the city’s director of planning and development. No details are available on the potential purchase price or the status of negotiations to purchase the property. The council […]

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Jun 29, 2012
Asbury Park

Tax assessor in Asbury retires after 25 years

City seeks replacement

By Molly Mulshine
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Tax assessor Mary Lou Hartman celebrates her last day of work today after working for the city for 25 years. “She has served the city for 25 years and she really knows her craft and her profession,” city manager Terence Reidy said. Hartman is currently the senior tax assessor in Monmouth County, Reidy said, having […]

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Jun 29, 2012
Asbury Park

Fireworks display to draw thousands of spectators

"It's a huge kickoff for the summer's seasonal fireworks"

By Molly Mulshine
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Fireworks season is kicking off next Wednesday at 9 p.m. with a spectacular display on the beaches at Second and Fourth avenues, and up to 20,000 spectators are expected to pour into town for a view. “We’re excited for the fantastic display that we’re sure is going to please the crowd,” said Carrie Turner, director […]

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Jun 29, 2012
Asbury Park

Revaluation process to start soon

"The landscape of the city has dramatically changed over the last 10 years so there's no question this is the right time to do it."

By Molly Mulshine
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The city is gearing up for a property revaluation now that up-to-date tax maps have been completed. New property assessments to calculate tax bills will likely be in effect by January 2014. “We’re now ready to start the revaluation process,” said city manager Terence Reidy [shown above]. “It’s been a long time coming and I’m […]

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Jun 28, 2012
Asbury Park

Dog park a bone of contention for historical society

"Some members are very much against it. Other members have a wait-and-see attitude."

By Molly Mulshine
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Some members of the Asbury Park Historical Society are concerned about the dog park that’s coming to town, according to a recent letter to the editor published in the Coaster. “Not everybody in the historical society is against it, although everybody has concerns,” APHS president Don Stine said today. “Some members are very much against […]

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Jun 28, 2012
Asbury Park

Volan celebrates first anniversary

Coffee shop holds inaugural Waffle Wednesday

By Molly Mulshine
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Bangs Avenue coffee shop Cafe Volan celebrated its first anniversary last night by collaborating with two other local businesses on a new product — vegan waffle sandwiches. Volan’s owners teamed up with From Seed to Sprout and Raw Dog vegan gelato to create this “trifecta of delicious-ness,” From Seed to Sprout co-owner Cara Pescatore said. […]

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Jun 28, 2012
Asbury Park

Police blotter: June 20 through 27, 2012


By Molly Mulshine
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From June 20 through June  27, the police department made the following arrests: • On June 20, a 26-year-old female from South Bound Brook was arrested and charged with shoplifting in the fourth degree in the 100 block of Elizabeth Street. • On June 20, a 21-year-old female from South Bound Brook was arrested and […]

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Jun 27, 2012
Asbury Park

Long Branch to aid Asbury Park Housing Authority

LBHA, a "well-oiled machine," to help prep for new executive director

By Molly Mulshine
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The Asbury Park Housing Authority [APHA] last night approved a measure employing executive officials from Long Branch to streamline the agency and help it prep for a new executive director. Employees from the Long Branch Housing Authority [LBHA], including executive director Tyrone Garrett, will dedicate 59 hours per week to improving Asbury Park’s operations, with […]

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Jun 27, 2012
Asbury Park

Trip Brooks steps down as Sackman’s representative

Helped manage and develop major downtown Asbury redevelopment projects

By Asbury Park Sun
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Trip Brooks, the top representative of developer Carter Sackman for his Asbury Park projects, has resigned his position from Sackman Enterprises. The resignation took effect yesterday. In an email, Brooks said “I am looking to continue to be involved in my community with my sights on new opportunities.” Brooks — shown above at the Savoy […]

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