Beyond the personal preference of whether to Uber or taxi, there are concerns by the local cab drivers that their livelihoods are being affected by poachers. The issue was brought to light Wednesday by resident Felicia Simmons [in feature photo] during the public portion of the Asbury Park City Council Regular Meeting. “The taxi drivers […]

Tell us what you think about Asbury Park. That is the introduction to an ongoing community wide survey being conducted as part of the municipality’s Master Plan reexamination. But artist Conrad Neblett [at right] of Sunset Avenue, in addressing the governing body at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, voiced concerns that not all members of […]

The Asbury Park 2017 municipal budget, unveiled Wednesday, would raise the average assessed homeowner’s taxes by $91, down 40 percent from last year.  The $44.5 million budget is $2.26 million over last year’s $42.27 million spending plan, a 5.34 percent increase. The proposed 1.264 tax rate translates to a $3,190 annual tax bill [a 2.89 […]

City officials will look to hire a consultant to review four existing payment in lieu of tax [PILOT] agreements, according to a request for proposal [RFP] due by month’s end. PILOTS were first enacted across the state in 1977. The local agreements typically include a full payment of city taxes but attribute a 5 percent […]

The City is seeking bids for a bike sharing program it hopes to have up and running by Memorial Day. “When you address bicycling in Asbury Park, you’re addressing many concerns simultaneously,” Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn said. “Better biking facilities and programs is part of the City’s larger commitment to making our roads better for […]

A meeting last week between city officials and the New York Consulate General’s office of the Republic of Haiti may result in a weekly satellite at town hall, according to a Friday news release. Led by Consul General Peter Helder Bernard, the meeting was attended by Acting Chief of Police Anthony Salerno, members of the […]

The Asbury Park City Council will meet Wednesday in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. A 4 p.m. Executive Session precedes the 6 p.m. Workshop. The Regular Session meeting begins at 7 p.m, with public participation taking place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on the agenda include: • […]

Final project approvals were granted Wednesday by the Asbury Park City Council for iStar’s 1101 Ocean Avenue mixed use development. In its role as the municipality’s redevelopment authority, the City Council unanimously granted the master waterfront redeveloper a subsequent developer’s agreement that includes a Payment in Lieu of Taxes [PILOT] structure that will allay the […]

Transportation Planner/Manager, charged with overseeing the city’s transportation and parking services, has been hired, Mayor John Moor confirmed Tuesday. Michael J. Manzella of Holmdel will begin his post on Nov. 16 at a close to $75,000 annual salary. The City Council voted via ordinance on Aug. 12 to create the post, with a salary range […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting at Monday in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. A  Special Executive Session will be held 4 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled 6 p.m. workshop. The public participation session takes place near the end of the meeting, after […]