The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. The 7 p.m. Regular Council meeting is preceded by a 5 p.m. closed executive session. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. City officials warn that air conditioning in council chambers is not working and […]

The Ocean Township Police Department has issued an advisory to inform motorists that a portion of Asbury Avenue will be closed today. Officials said the Monmouth County Highway Division will keep the roadway closed from Green Grove Road to Route 66. The closure is expected to be in place until 2:30 p.m. Detours are in […]

If you know a child that has been hoping for a bike this holiday season there’s a chance you’ll be able to make their dream come true. Second Life Bikes has spent a month amassing an inventory of bicycles with 20’’ wheels and smaller, appropriate for children under age 10. From 11 a.m. to 4 […]

In a major upset, 11th District Democratic Assembly candidates Eric Houghtaling and JoAnn Downey defeated Republican incumbents Mary Pat Angelini and Caroline Casagrande, according to unofficial results posted on the website of the Monmouth County Clerk. The margin of victory was only 165 votes over Angelini. Casagrande was behind by 389 votes. A total of […]

Organizers have opted to postpone the Zombie Walk in lieu of this weekend’s unpredictable inclement weather. “We have gone ahead and postponed the Zombie Walk to next,” Chamber of Commerce President Jackie Pappas said. The Chamber is organizing the event in conjunction with John McGillion, who bought the event rights, and boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette. […]

The Asbury Park Fire Department has put out a safety alert to move vehicles to higher ground. “Due to heavy rain, you should move your vehicle to high ground if you are in a flood prone area,” the alert states. “Do not drive through flooded roadways.” The National Weather Service has also put out a […]

A bill that curbs the use of messengers to bring vote-by-mail [VBM] ballots to voters passed the Assembly by a vote of 76-0 on Thursday. It now heads to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature. If Christie signs the bill into law, designated messengers would be restricted to delivering VBM ballots to three voters in […]

The Asbury Park City Council announced Wednesday night the hiring of a City Planner. Michele Alonso will begin work July 16, Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn said. Previously, Alonso [shown right] served as Assistant Director of Planning in Newark and as Supervising Planner in Jersey City, Acting City Manager Anthony Nuccio said. “She has an extensive […]

The day before a planned protest against the elimination of its volunteer program, the Associated Humane Society [AHS] reversed course on Friday and reinstated the volunteers. The organization had previously stated that volunteers not following procedures and mishandling and injuring animals justified its actions. In response, a group of long-time volunteers, including several from Asbury […]

The artists are formally known as Asbury Park High School students and their spring-themed murals will remain on display through next month at town hall, said Asbury Park School District Communications Coordinator Chanta L. Jackson. The renderings [at right and above] are the third in a series from students in the high school’s comprehensive arts […]