Interlaken’s recreation committee is in danger of cutting down on its events in 2013 due to a lack of volunteers, despite a successful slate of events in 2012. Committee liaison to the borough council Thomas Morley told the borough council of the committee’s issues at Interlaken’s borough council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 5. “We had […]

The Holiday Bazaar isn’t the only thing attracting shoppers to Convention Hall this season. Those in need of a holiday-infused cocktail can flock to the historic landmark’s yule-themed bar, härTH, open every weekend this month. The bar, whose name is a play on the word hearth and meant to express warmth and comfort, offers hot […]

After an apparent dog fighting ring was discovered in the city, many residents were concerned about similar operations within Asbury Park. A group of residents has organized an information session where they will tell attendees how to spot the warning signs of a possible dog fighting ring right in their neighborhood. “People in Asbury Park […]

Fifty-seven parking pay stations were damaged in Hurricane Sandy, city manager Terence Reidy said at the Dec. 5 council meeting. The stations, which motorists use to pay hourly for parking downtown and at the waterfront, are covered in part under the city’s broiler and machinery insurance, Reidy said. The 57 stations are also being included in […]

The board of education at its Nov. 28 meeting created two new teacher coaching positions — an academic coach and school culture and climate coach. The state mandated the position of school culture and climate coach, according to district communications director Christina Coloma. The full-time position will be split between the high school and the […]

Cleanup and repairs to city property in the wake of Hurricane Sandy are estimated to cost $12 million, and city manager Terence Reidy explained the breakdown of those costs at the Dec. 5 council meeting. The city will likely be reimbursed by insurance companies and the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] for most of the […]

Loch Arbour Village Clerk Lorraine Carafa submitted her resignation Wednesday amidst a controversy surrounding her $700,000 severance package approved by the prior Village Board of Trustees, according to a report posted on the Star-Ledger website. The severance would have taken affect if the village merged with neighboring Allenhurst, which both small towns are considering, according to […]

Pam Lamberton was selected as charter study commission [CSC] chairperson at the group’s first official meeting, held Monday, Oct. 29. Lamberton [pictured above, far right] told CSC members she’d like to be chair because she’s wanted to implement a CSC in town for years. Lamberton even worked to have a public question placed on the […]

This weekend, area residents can have holiday photos taken at Convention Hall in exchange for gift cards to be donated to Hurricane Sandy relief. On Sunday, Dec. 9, from noon to 4 p.m., photographers will take holiday pictures of attendees at the Asbury Park landmark. Photos will be exchanged for gift cards of $25 or […]

Asbury Park’s city council will meet tonight in council chambers, with a closed executive session starting at 5 p.m.; a workshop session at 6 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Items on the agenda include: • A presentation of a waterfront infrastructure finance agreement for making repairs in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. […]