The Asbury Park City Council has introduced a budget aimed at furthering affordable housing options and economic development through the implementation of measures outlined in the  2018 adopted master plan recommendations. The $48.5 million spending plan is a 3.1 percent increase over last year’s $47.04 budget; meaning a $25.05 increase for the average assessed home […]

The City of Asbury Park was awarded a $3,000 Roots for Rivers Reforestation Grant to support flood mitigation around Sunset Park. The Rivers Reforestation Grant and Technical Assistance Program, a partnership between The Nature Conservancy, The Watershed Institute and Sustainable Jersey, awarded $38,000 in total to eight New Jersey municipalities for floodplain reforestation projects. Other […]

Women from across the state and beyond will come together Saturday to participate in the return of the Asbury Park Women’s Convention, being held 10 am to 3 pm at the Stone Pony [913 Ocean Ave]. Organized by four Asbury Park creatives, the annual nonpartisan event aims to address the issues that affect women across […]

The Asbury Park governing body has announced a public input meeting will be held prior to the creation of a Sunset Lake Master Plan. T&M Associates, the City’s Engineering firm, will lead the 7 pm Jan 16 discussion, being held in City Council Chambers at 1 Municipal Plaza. The public’s lake and park suggested improvements […]

The Asbury Park City Council has announced two initiatives aimed at inviting public participation. First up will be a 7 p.m. Nov. 29 Committee Information Session at the Asbury Park Senior Center, located at 1201 Springwood Avenue, 2nd Floor. Lead by Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn and Councilwoman Eileen Chapman, the meeting aims to foster community […]

In the storied history of Asbury Park, there has been one music venue at the center of its national draw – The Stone Pony. Rock legends from Bruce Springsteen to Southside Johnny and The Bouncing Souls found a home to expand their sound in a struggling city, organizers said in a written statement. From rock to […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, We strongly favor a no vote on all three local ballot questions this November. Wards. Breaking the city into wards would harden not soften divisions. This Council weighs every decision with mindful deliberation about its effect on the whole city, not one area over another. Look at the reality of development […]

With Labor Day on the horizon, it means the end of the popular Music Mondays at Springwood Park Concert Series. The Sensational Soul Cruisers headlines this collaborative City of Asbury Park sponsored series, with the Mayors Players opening the Tuesday night show. “The Asbury Park Music Foundation created this concert series with a commitment to […]

A set of additional special conditions imposed on the Porta At Asbury Park liquor license was approved by the Asbury Park City Council Wednesday. Special conditions are attached following an annual review to a number of city bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, including Johnny Mac House of Spirits, Bond Street Bar, The Asbury, Brickwall, and […]

Returning from the drawing board, local redeveloper Sackman Enterprises Wednesday presented proposals for three redevelopment projects in the city’s downtown that will require amendments to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan. The project sneak peaks included the informally known Barry Slot Building [at right] located at 574 Cookman, the 711 Mattison Avenue site, and the […]