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Asbury Park

Grants Will Help Grow Police And Fire Forces

The $750,000 Funding Yields Two New Employees For Each Department

By Michelle Gladden


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 […]

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Oct 04, 2016
Asbury Park

The Sun’s City Council Preview

2016 Budget Introduction and property sales on agenda

By Michelle Gladden


The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 5 p.m., followed by the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on the agenda include: • Executive Session discussions include […]

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Mar 16, 2016