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 […]

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 […]

Beachgoers and boaters along the Jersey Shore can relish in the fact that our sand, sea, and lakes are as good as it gets. Two and a half years after Superstorm Sandy, the Jersey Shore’s environmental recovery has been excellent, Department of Environmental Protection [DEP] Commissioner Bob Martin said this week during the NJ Sea […]

The small donut shop on the corner of Summerfield and Emory opened quietly two weeks ago but quickly made its mark this week. “I highly recommend it, the cake is so moist,” said Joy Barrie of Neptune City who made her second trip in as many days. “Everyone should get a dozen of their different […]

Waterfront redeveloper iStar Residential will kick off the summer season with attendance at the city’s grand reopening ceremony 3 p.m. Friday at Asbury McLoone’s Grill, located at 1200 Ocean Avenue. The city-sponsored, ribbon cutting event officially opens the beaches and boardwalk for the 2015 summer season. iStar officials say The Crew [shown above] will be […]

As Fabienne Cetoute set out to find her first formal dress, she perused aisles filled with over 600 prom dresses. Wanting the right dress, with just the right fit, for her first formal, the 13-year-old quickly opted for a sleeveless turquoise mini dress with a side train. The trouble came when her focus shifted to […]

The City is readying for the return of the Skate & Surf Festival Saturday and Sunday at Bradley Park and Ocean Avenue. Over 40 bands will perform on four stages, including headliner Dropkick Murphys [photo at right courtesy of event organizers]  and The Gaslight Anthem [photo below], respectively on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Organized by […]

A seven-course Indian Tapas Dinner to benefit Nepal Earthquake victims will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Langosta Lounge. The region sustained another blow Tuesday when a 7.3 magnitude quake killed at least 65 people and injured nearly 2,000, according to BBC News reports. The initial 7.8 magnitude quake that hit the […]