Ideas clashed on the boardwalk this afternoon as members of the Sierra Club and Americans for Prosperity gave demonstrations about their views on wind energy. The Sierra Club was the first to claim space on the beach and boardwalk just north of the Casino several months ago, seeking a special events permit from the city, […]

Even though school’s almost out, the local Boys and Girls Club is offering plenty of activities for local kids with its camps and other summer programs. The club, located on Monroe Avenue, is best known for providing after-school care for the city’s students at $10 per year, freeing parents up to work more hours every day. […]

Two affordable housing complexes on the west side of the city are set to receive facelifts. Vita Gardens and Stephen Manor, located on Monmouth Avenue and Atkins Avenue, respectively, were constructed in the early 1970s, according to city manager Terence Reidy. The two developments are privately held apartment complexes with rent subsidies attached. Residents pay […]

Bikers of all stripes can enjoy a bicycle tour of Asbury Park this Saturday. Registration for Bike Asbury Park starts at the lot across the street from the Springwood Center at 1201 Springwood Ave. at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 16. The event is free of charge and the only requirement is that each participant […]

The theft of copper in Asbury Park extends beyond the decorative panels stolen from Convention Hall — thieves seeking the metal have also hit Holy Spirit Church, the Asbury Park public library, Trinity Church and vacant buildings, according to a published report. Outdoor air conditioners are a particular target, and an official from Holy Spirit […]

When three students set fire to some paper on the third floor at Asbury Park High School today, the building’s security was “right on top of it,” according to school communications officer Chrissy Coloma. “Our security was awesome,” she said. “They were right on top of it immediately and they were able to know who […]

The Asbury Park Democratic County Committee celebrated some new additions on Monday night after last week’s primary elections. The Democratic committee holds elections every two years for two representatives — one male, one female — from each of the city’s nine election districts. The Democratic committee is responsible for overseeing the Democratic party’s interests in […]

Two adjacent buildings on Bond Street are proposed to be rehabilitated soon, but discussion of the project at the planning board meeting Monday night prompted some controversy. The board did unanimously approve the application. The buildings at 205 and 209 Bond St. [shown above] between Cookman and Mattison avenues are owned by Karina Bilger. Attorney […]

The following is a list of police activity from June 6 through June 11, as provided by the Asbury Park Police Department: • On June 6, a 42-year-old male from Ocean was arrested and charged with defiant trespassing in the 1700 block of Park Avenue. • On June 6, a 39-year-old male from Asbury Park […]

The wheels are in motion for the city to name a redeveloper for the Springwood Avenue redevelopment project. The city recently issued a request for qualifications [RFQ] to gauge interest in redeveloping the area of Springwood Avenue from Memorial Drive to Atkins Avenue.. The deadline for potential developers to submit their qualifications was June 1. […]