The Planning Board has granted preliminary approval to local developer Pat Fasano for his proposed Dollar Tree, parking lot, and four apartment construction along the 1100 block of Main Street’s west side [shown above] between Third and Fourth Avenue. It’s been more than a year since Fasano was granted an initial preliminary approval to redevelop […]

An Asbury Park and Neptune City man were charged in relation to a car theft and burglaries in Ocean Township. Thomas Beerman, 22, of Neptune City was charged with three counts of burglary, motor vehicle theft, criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools, Ocean Township Police Department spokesman Det. Lt. Kevin L. Faller said. Beerman […]

Below is the Allenhurst police blotter from May 8 through 23. MAY 8 • Patrolman Anthony Carafa and K9 Bia responded assisted Little Silver Police Department in locating a missing Alzheimer’s patient missing. • Patrolmen David Lipari and Scott Rapolla investigated a theft report of two unlocked bicylces from a Page Avenue residence. Residents are […]

A new lifeguard station, public wireless internet access and clearer signage are all a part of a list of beach improvement items approved the City Council. The list is funded by boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette through a developer’s agreement with the city that dates back to 2010, Madison’s Director of Retail Carrie Turner said. “Every […]

It was a bad start to the summer season for the 25 people nabbed as part of a warrant fugitive sweep in the areas of Asbury Park and Neptune. The sweep on Wednesday was led by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the U.S. Marshal’s N.Y. N.J. Regional Fugitive […]

The City Council’s approval of three employment contract agreements during its Wednesday night was met with concern for high salary ranges. Former city employee Lori Ross questioned how the salary ranges were set and whether an analysis was done to vet against comparable Monmouth County and state employee salary ranges. “I will tell you that […]

CNN reports renowned chef turned bestselling author and food journalist Anthony Bourdain will feature his January trip to the Jersey Shore Sunday night during CNN’s 9 p.m. broadcast of “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown.” Among his stops was our own Frank’s Deli on Main Street. A popular breakfast and lunch sandwich spot that boasts at least […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a public workshop session at 6:30 p.m. and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular session meeting. Items […]

In September 2009, Leslie Ferrier was readying for a new job as human resource director for a skin care company in the city. But within a few days the first symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis [MS] would change the course of her life. “It started in my legs,” Ferrier said. “It felt like ants were crawling […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers at City Hall. A public participation session is scheduled to take place near the end of the meeting, after comments from city officials. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: • Special event considerations include […]