The controversial but now successful Monmouth County property assessment program, implemented locally by Asbury Park’s County appointed Tax Assessor Erick Aguiar, has been recognized by the International Association of Assessing Officers [IAAO] – the Pulitzer of assessing awards. Known officially as the Real Property Assessment Demonstration Program [ADP], the procedural program was signed into law […]

Former Gov Jim McGreevy, in the midst of what he calls ‘recalibrating an understanding of what reentry is’ for those leaving prison, brought together a packed room inside St Stephen AME Zion Church on Springwood Avenue filled with social service representatives, pastors, area municipal, county and state officials Tuesday to honor Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun […]

Asbury Park will be kicking off a Street Smart pedestrian safety initiative Wednesday by hosting a news conference at its Transportation Center, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. Asbury Park adopted a complete streets policy in 2017. It has been working with EZ Ride Transportation Management Association and North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority [NJTPA] in making […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce paid homage Friday night to what Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi calls ‘champions of our beloved city’ during the annual Carousel Award event at Convention Hall, located on the AP Boardwalk. This year’s event included video presentations by John Kaplow of NJ Media Works. The award recipients were given proclamations […]

Three to five year olds at Alphabets Preschool Center on Grand Avenue invited a few special guests to lunch Friday. The guest list consisted of state, county and local dignitaries, as well as members of the media. “Would you like to sit here,” 5-year-old Akim said to the Sun reporter as the guests entered their […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2018 Carousel Award honorees. The decades-old event acknowledges those in the community who have gone above and beyond in support of commerce, community and humanity, Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi said. Being held on May 11, this year’s boardwalk themed event will pay homage to many well-known […]

It was a ceremonial celebration that was a long time coming – four years of planning, fundraising starts and stops, and a last minute administrative Hail Mary by Monmouth County officials. At 11 a.m. Tuesday, those behind the scenes, from local and county officials to state and federal assists, came together to mark the launch […]