In light of the recent boardwalk fire in Seaside Park, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency along with City Engineer Joe Cunha presented a new method for the city council to consider for the second phase of boardwalk reconstruction. It would be the first boardwalk nationwide to reconstruct with the new technique, according to […]

A new playground is being built on Asbury Park’s Second Avenue beach to replace one that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Two separate units meant for different age groups will make up the entire playground area, which “is similar to what was there previously,” according to city engineer Joe Cunha. One structure is meant for […]

Several state agencies will hold mobile cabinet office hours in Asbury Park on April 11 to provide guidance to people whose homes or businesses were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The event will bring key state-level agency personnel who deal with housing, permitting and business assistance, as well as representatives from FEMA [the Federal Emergency Management […]

The city council is scheduled to meet tonight, with a workshop session beginning at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The council will meet in closed session at 5 p.m. prior to the public meeting. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on the agenda for both […]

The city council in Asbury Park may pass a resolution in support of the Ocean Grove boardwalk if another vote takes place, as Councilman Kevin Sanders said today he has reviewed the issue and decided he’s in favor of supporting the city’s southern neighbors. Earlier this week, the council failed to pass a resolution supporting the Ocean […]

The city council postponed introduction of the 2013 municipal budget after learning that they could receive more federal funds to remediate financial losses caused by Hurricane Sandy. The state’s Department of Community Affairs [DCA] has notified all of the municipalities impacted by the storm that federal funds are available for loss of revenue, Reidy said. […]

Asbury Park will receive over $1 million for Hurricane Sandy cleanup from the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA], Congressman Frank Pallone’s office announced last week. The city sought about $1.8 million for cleanup from FEMA, city manager Terence Reidy said, and will receive $1.2 or $1.3 million. FEMA awards public assistance grants on a rolling basis […]

Damage associated with Hurricane Sandy could cost between $12 million and $13 million, city manager Terence Reidy said at the Nov. 19 council meeting. The city will make an emergency appropriation to cover some costs now, and seek FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] reimbursement in the long term. The cost includes overtime costs, damage to […]

The city is hosting a series of post-Hurricane Sandy meetings to inform residents and business owners alike about how to more forward in the wake of the storm. Director of Special Events Tom Gilmour said at a general meeting in City Hall last night that businesses and residents should be prepared for a busy summer […]