On Monday Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. [D-06] announced the Asbury Park Police Department was awarded a $474,055 U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services [COPS] grant. “Safety is of the utmost importance for ensuring growth and success in our communities,” Pallone said in a written statement. “Adding two police officers to the […]

Five new police officers will soon be hired in Asbury Park. Friday evening, Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. announced the additional officers will be added to the force as a direct result of a Community Oriented Policing Services [COPS] grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice Office, according to a press release from his website. […]

The city council is scheduled to meet tonight in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 5 p.m., followed by a workshop session at 6 p.m. and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. The following items are on the agenda: • A presentation from prospective Springwood Avenue developers. • […]