Beach fee revenue for Asbury Park exceeded $1 million for the first time ever this season, according to beach utility manager Garrett Giberson, Sr. Giberson said that the city is about $2,000 over the $1 million mark, not including this weekend which will be added to the final tally. Last year, beach fee revenue was […]

Chris Spiegel is no stranger to Friday Foto. His landscape shots of Asbury Park and Ocean Grove have been prominently featured on the Sun. Here Spiegel captures this breathtaking shot of a full moon rising over the Ocean Grove Pier earlier this summer. To see more of Spiegel’s work, visit www.blurrevision.com. If you have a […]

The landmark Berkeley-Carteret Hotel is up for sale with an asking price of approximately $40 million, according to the Coaster newspaper. The paper reports in its Sept. 6 edition that investors Joseph and Jacob Chetrit, who bought the hotel in 2007 for $16 million, are offering it for sale through the Carlton Group, based in […]

The threat of a recall for three council members is effectively no more. Duanne Small, who spearheaded the city recall committee, said today his group no longer plans to file a lawsuit against the city for rejecting their three recall petitions in August. The city rejected the petitions on the grounds that officials did not […]

A city council vote is tentatively scheduled tonight for a liquor license transfer between two groups of prominent restaurant owners in Asbury Park. The partners who own Porta and Brickwall tavern have an agreement to purchase the liquor license from Marilyn Schlossbach, a lead partner in Langosta Lounge, Dauphin Grille and Trinity and the Pope. […]

Starting this month, cyclists will have an easier time securing their bikes while they peruse all downtown Asbury Park has to offer. The city is set to install 14 new bicycle racks around the central business district [CBD], according to Chamber of Commerce executive director Jackie Pappas. If weather permits, installation will begin next week. […]

City workers recently wrapped up a construction project in City Hall’s second floor. The goal of the project was to separate code enforcement and construction office windows, city engineer Joe Cunha said. Both departments, along with planning and zoning, previously shared one window in the second floor’s northern side. Officials hope this will streamline administrative […]

An auction of the city’s used vehicles has been postponed to Wednesday, Sept. 18. The auction was supposed to take place on Wednesday, Aug. 29, but disputes over the vehicles’ titles led to postponement. “There was a serious issue with titles to all the equipment, being that it’s so old, outdated and unused,” said city […]

Candidates for recall and a possible charter study commission now have until the first week in September to hand in their petitions. Previously, today, Aug. 31, was the deadline, established by city clerk Steve Kay. Now, recall candidates will have until Sept. 4 while charter study commission candidates will have until Sept. 7. The extended […]

There’s no doubt Asbury Park is a leader in the local public art game. Murals and other outdoor art offerings are seen in various spots around the downtown and oceanfront. This downtown mural, seen on Bond Street (on the side of the store Etc. and right next door to Bond Street Bar) first appeared well […]