Navigating Asbury Park’s streets and parking is paramount, particularly during the peak season. In advance of the spring and summer uptick, here are a few updates: Electric car sharing stations, complete with charging docks should be up and running by Memorial Day weekend, transportation manager Michael Manzella said. The City Council voted this past week […]

News that a city mainstay – The Hardware Store of Asbury Park, located on Main Street at Summerfield Avenue, landed on the up-for-sale block this month, sparked a heated debate via social media this week. According to the $3.9 million Berkshire Hathaway listing, the 11,863 square foot property sits on two adjoining lots. Last year, […]

This week, the Asbury Park City Council approved the introduction of a $375,000 bond ordinance that will address improvements to its waterfront located wastewater treatment plant.   The improvements will include the installation of a carbon odor control filtration system, any needed environmental testing and remediation work, as well as any associated improvements to the City’s […]

The City of Asbury Park has announced that its 2018 parking permits are now available. This year, there will be no rate increases and an online purchase option has been added, Transportation Manager Michael Manzella said. Many of the changes were based on public feedback. “The Parking Committee continuously evaluates input from residents and employees […]

Burglary & Theft Arrest The Asbury Park Police Department arrested a 37-year-old city resident in connection to the burglary at a Seventh Avenue home, Deputy Chief David Kelso said. Jackie Small, was charged with burglary and the theft of up to $500 worth of tools from a home in the 600 block, department spokesman Sgt. […]

Whether you live in Asbury Park or are patronizing the city’s vibrant downtown community, city officials are asking for your input. During Wednesday night’s Asbury Park City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn made the plea for feedback on the three parking meters vying to become the chosen pay station of choice moving forward. The […]

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

Paid parking resumes in the waterfront area and the downtown business district on Monday, April 1. “I ask everyone to prepare themselves for that,” said Mayor Ed Johnson at the March 13 council meeting when the go-ahead was given to resume charging. “It’s well past time.” Paid parking had been suspended while parking pay stations […]

Because of damage from Hurricane Sandy, free three-hour parking in metered areas of the city has been extended until ruined pay stations can be replaced. “We need to extend it,” city manager Terence Reidy said at the Dec. 19 council meeting. Free parking usually begins around Thanksgiving and extends until the beginning of January. This […]

Motorists in Asbury Park will soon be able to pay for their parking without even touching a meter. The city has enabled a new smart phone parking program — mPay2Park — which allows users to pay for a spot from their mobile devices. “You can activate the meter from the cell phone, from your car, […]