City officials are expected to introduce recommendations Monday that will change sound mitigation laws requiring downtown businesses to provide acoustic engineer report or turn off the music. Eateries and bars in what is known as the Central Business District [CBD] were issued letters of violation on April 11, with another round of letters distributed Wednesday, […]

For Donna Harrison, the taste of happiness is Chocolate. Be it a sunny citrus treat that wraps an orange peel in dark chocolate; a peanut butter and homemade raspberry jelly Bon Bon enveloped in milk chocolate ganache and finished with a dark chocolate coating; or the Razzle Dazzle Truffle Chocolates offering that features a selection […]

When The Complex [below right] readied to open last month, the audio sound system they had spent thousands to incorporate at the Italian Capitoline, Mexican fare La Loteria, and downstairs hangout The Basement, fell short of what the city’s code outlines. At the time Fasano said the costly sound mitigation requirements were not implemented at […]

Where has the music gone? Businesses in Asbury Park’s Central Business District recently received a letter instructing them that Asbury Park requires a sound mitigation report in order to play music in their establishments. The required acoustic engineering report will cost a minimum of $1000, on top of which are the $500 in escrow for […]

Mother’s Day weekend kicks off at the annual Asbury Park Spring Bazaar from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall. The curated event features local artists, designers, shops, and artisans showcasing handmade goods, vintage clothing, art, music, photography, and food. Mother’s Day hits include Philadelphia based Faye + Rene’s hand […]

Recently, a Travel and Leisure magazine writer said of Fourth Avenue’s Asbury Lanes, “Shore punks flock to this bowling alley for rock shows and a friendly bar.” And The Menzingers in the April 27 Consequence of Sound piece entitled “The Greatest American Music Venues” — that asked performers to name their favorite venue — said […]

An Asbury Park man was found guilty of the 2013 murder of an Ocean County man, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Saturday. Spencer S. Young, 21, of Sewell Avenue was found guilty of second degree robbery, first degree felony murder, and first degree aggravated manslaughter, for the murder of 36-year-old Thomas Sudano, […]

Days after their second city-wide cleanup helped clear unwanted trash and debris from city streets and property, the Asbury Park Quality of Life Committee’s spring cleanup efforts now turn helping residents with home improvement projects, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton said. On Saturday, a group of volunteers gathered for the city-wide cleanup that also provided a shredder […]

Councilman Joe Woerner announced Wednesday evening that he will step down from his seat in order to focus his attention on his family and his ailing son Michael. Woerner’s son was diagnosed in December 2014 with neurofibromatosis 1 [NF1], a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue. In reading from a written […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 6 p.m., followed by the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on the agenda include: •Executive session discussion regarding contract […]