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Council incumbents hold 2-1 lead in first reports

Amy Quinn is high vote getter

By Dan Jacobson
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Incumbent City Councilmembers Amy Quinn, Eileen Chapman and Yvonne Clayton lead in the first results reported in the City Council election, according to the website of Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon. Quinn received 1799 votes, Clayton received 1753 and Chapman received 1616. Trailing the incumbents are Felicia Simmons with 787 votes, Kerry Margaret Bunch with […]

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Nov 04, 2020
Asbury Park

Options for last-minute Asbury Park voters

League of Women Voters explain ways to vote in addition to using U.S. Mail

By Dan Jacobson
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This year’s election in New Jersey is unique as it’s being conducted almost completely by “vote by mail” ballots. If you haven’t yet mailed in your ballot, and you are concerned with it being received in time if sent by U.S. Mail, you have other options, according to a news release from the League of […]

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Oct 30, 2020
Asbury Park

Report: Ex-cops get probation for vandalizing complainant’s vehicles

Victim rejected restitution, sought jail time for defendants

By Asbury Park Sun
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Two former Asbury Park police officers each were sentenced Wednesday to one year on probation for vandalizing vehicles belonging to a citizen who filed complaints against them, according to a report in the Asbury Park Press. Superior Court Judge Vincent N. Falcetano imposed the probationary terms on the former officers, Stephen M. Martinsen, 31, and […]

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Oct 29, 2020
Asbury Park

Healthcare workers union backs Butch/Simmons for AP Council

HPAE represents over 12,000 nurses and healthcare workers in the state

By Dan Jacobson
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A union that represents over 12,000 nurses and healthcare workers in the state has endorsed Felicia Simmons and Kerry Margaret Butch [above, left to right] for the Asbury Park City Council, according to a news release from the Butch-Simmons campaign. The endorsement came from the Health Professionals and Allied Employees, AFT, AFL-CIO (HPAE), the news […]

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Oct 27, 2020
Asbury Park

Asbury Park announces free holiday parking schedule

Moor: “The effects of the pandemic on our business community has been devastating"

By Dan Jacobson
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The city has announced its schedule for free parking during the holiday season. On-street metered parking will be free 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas throughout the city. Free parking will also be available in the Bangs Avenue garage at 605 Bangs Avenue from Friday nights through Sundays in November […]

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Oct 25, 2020
Asbury Park

Coaster newspaper endorses Quinn, Chapman and Clayton for Council

"Asbury Park has come a long way from the despair of the 80s"

By Dan Jacobson
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The Asbury Park based Coaster newspaper has endorsed Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn and her running mates, Council members Eileen Chapman and Yvonne Clayton, for reelection to The Asbury Park City Council. The newspaper cited years of state-funded transitional aid finally coming to a halt, property taxes stabilizing, a tax collection rate that’s soared and new […]

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Oct 23, 2020
Asbury Park

Asbury Lanes reopens with movies, bowling and live events

Reconfigured to ensure "a completely social distanced experience"

By Dan Jacobson
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A major Asbury Park business reopens from the Covid pandemic with the Asbury Lanes opening its doors tonight [Oct. 23] for its Friday night movie and dinner program. Other weekend programming will follow. “The Lanes returns as Asbury’s premier socially distanced indoor hangout, blending ticketed events with open lounge and bowling hours. Come to sip […]

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Oct 23, 2020
Asbury Park

Anti-police violence protest Thursday at Asbury post office

Demands include a citizen review board, reallocation of budget to social needs

By Dan Jacobson
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An Asbury Park protest against police violence will take place on Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Asbury Park post office, according to a statement by the Asbury Park Transformative Justice Project.  The following is the statement provided by Derek Minno-Bloom of the Transformative Justice Project:  Greetings From the Asbury Park Transformative Justice Project, The […]

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Oct 19, 2020
Asbury Park

Asbury police issue statement regarding Thompson arrest at protest march

Kelso fully supports his officers; Thompson says he was targeted

By Dan Jacobson
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Asbury Park police have issued a statement regarding the arrest of Asbury Park resident Randy Thompson, 46, during a protest march on Wednesday concerning the fatal shooting by city police in August of Hasani Best. The full statement is printed further below. Thompson [above] has been among the most vocal critics of police actions in […]

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Oct 18, 2020
Asbury Park

Measures to slow traffic planned for 3rd and 4th aves

Roundabouts, bike lanes and signal upgrades to increase pedestrian safely

By Dan Jacobson
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The City of Asbury Park has been authorized by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to begin design work on traffic calming measures for 3rd and 4th Avenues. The improvements are funded by $500,000 in federal grants under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program in partnership with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA).  Deputy […]

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