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City streamlines process to redeem beach badge purchases made at city parking meters

'It's really convenient ... because the lines get so long at the booth'

By Jill Bartlett
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Visitors to Asbury Park beaches who pay for their daily beach badge at any of the city’s parking meters can now trade in the printed slips issued at the meter for badges with any of the city’s beach badge checkers. Previously the receipts issued at the stations could only be traded for badges at the […]

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Jun 04, 2014
Asbury Park

Asbury Park police blotter

Law enforcement action May 28 to June 2

By Jill Bartlett
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From May 28 through June 2, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: MAY 28 A 31-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, escape and resisting arrest in the 300 block of Third Avenue. A 39-year-old female from Freehold Boro was arrested and charged with possession of CDS […]

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Jun 04, 2014
Asbury Park

Tao massage and spa opens up on Bangs

Ashiatsu method offers feeling of Swedish massage, value of a deep tissue

By Jill Bartlett
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Tao Massage has moved into a space on Bangs Avenue in Asbury Park. Owner Vivian Taormina put most of the the finishing touches on the interior this weekend. A June 11 grand opening celebration is planned. With the new location comes a stripped down name, just “Tao,” since the location now offers facials, a hot […]

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Jun 03, 2014
Asbury Park

City seeks new hire to address vacant properties

Asst city prosecutor will oversee code dept., take violators to court

By Jill Bartlett
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Slumlords and absentee landlords that own shoddy properties in Asbury Park are officially on notice. City administration is looking to hire an assistant prosecutor to address the city’s blighted and abandoned properties. Operating under the city’s abandoned property ordinance, the person hired will be required to maintain a database of vacant properties, complaints about properties, […]

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Jun 02, 2014
Asbury Park

Gay pride parade and festival brings thousands to city

'I just love the unity' - Victoria Courtez, Ms. Gay NJ 2013

By Jill Bartlett
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The 23rd annual New Jersey Pride parade and festival had a banner year, by some estimates drawing over 20,000 people to the city to celebrate.  City businesses and homes flew rainbow flags all weekend to show their support of the LGBT population.  “I have been with Jersey Pride since the very first year and I […]

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Jun 02, 2014
Asbury Park

Ocean Twp juvenile charged in weekend stabbing incident

Police credit community members for aiding with investigation

By Asbury Park Sun
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Cooperation from Asbury Park and Neptune Township residents helped police arrest a 15-year-old Neptune Township resident accused of stabbing an 18-year-old Asbury Park teen over the weekend, according to a news release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The Ocean Township teen faces charges of first degree attempted murder and second degree unlawful possession of […]

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May 30, 2014
Asbury Park

Watermark to help LakeHouse Academy ‘Play it Forward’

Will donate proceeds of summer concert door charge to music programs

By Jill Bartlett
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Patrons of Watermark who sip libations while taking in the sights and sounds of events at the Stone Pony Summer Stage, located directly across from the upscale waterfront lounge on Ocean Avenue, will have to ante up a cover charge this year — but all for a good cause. Russell Lewis, Watermark’s co-founder and owner, is using […]

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May 30, 2014
Asbury Park

City preps for Pride Weekend

Parade, festival set for Sunday, June 1

By Asbury Park Sun
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Business owners and residents throughout the city are getting ready for Sunday’s LGBTI Pride celebration. The event, now in its 22nd year, features a parade, rally and street festival on Sunday, June 1. Homeowners and store owners are adorning their property with rainbow flags in support of Pride Weekend, the largest of which as of […]

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May 30, 2014
Asbury Park

Free boardwalk-to-downtown shuttle service starts Friday

Electronic cars will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

By Jill Bartlett
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This summer, visitors to the city will be able to hitch a free ride between the boardwalk and downtown Cookman Avenue on one of three electronic cars. The Free Ride service, which also operates in the New York Hamptons, Palm Beach, Fla., and Santa Monica, Calif., will begin service Friday. The cars, similar to extended open-air […]

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May 30, 2014
Asbury Park

City to seek Green Acres funds for Bradley Cove preservation

Grant would protect North End beach area from development

By Jill Bartlett
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The city is applying for a Green Acres grant to purchase the Bradley Cove and the North End beach area, city manager John “Jack” Kelly announced at the May 21 council meeting. A new round of $100 million in Green Acres program funds was announced earlier this month by the state Department of Environmental Protection. The […]

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May 29, 2014
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