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Asbury Park

Firefighters Rescue Distressed Swimmer

Giberson: Do not swim in unprotected waters; lifeguards are now off duty

By Michelle Gladden


A distressed swimmer was safely rescued by two fire department assigned rescue swimmers, Asbury Park Fire Department spokesman Garrett Giberson Jr said. The dispatch call, which came in at 3:05 p.m., reported that three swimmers were in distress on the Second Avenue beach in front of The Stone Pony, Giberson said. Firefighters Ryan Matthews and […]

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Sep 11, 2017
Asbury Park

Construction begins at Second Ave playground site

Park will contain two separate structures for different age groups

By Jill Bartlett


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 […]

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Aug 06, 2013