The process of renting homes to visitors may be simpler for landlords this summer. The city council introduced an ordinance allowing landlords to obtain seasonal certificates of occupancy [COs] for their properties. A certificate of occupancy is a document issued by the city confirming that a residence is in an acceptable state to be occupied. […]

The Asbury Park boardwalk should open by Saturday, May 18, Mayor Ed Johnson [pictured at right] announced at a press conference at Stella Marina Friday afternoon — as long as the weather holds out. “We’re not going to have [the especially snowy winter we had two years ago],” Johnson joked. “We’re hoping for last winter.” […]

An exhibit for Asbury Park music fans is opening this weekend in the space left vacant by The ShowRoom independent theatre. The Asbury Park Musical Heritage Foundation [APMHF] took over the storefront at 708 Cookman Ave. when the theatre moved across the street in 2012. APMHF will use the space for exhibits, performances and films. […]

After years of allowing many fitness groups to access the beach unfettered, the city will likely create an official policy for people holding beachfront yoga and exercise classes by next year. City director of commerce and economic development Tom Gilmour is currently drafting a policy, and he expects it to be complete by October. It […]

With about a month left until the Bamboozle music festival comes to town, the city is working on keeping the public in the loop. “The public is very concerned about what is going to happen when the Bamboozle festival comes to the city,” special events coordinator Tom Gilmour said at last night’s council meeting. Event […]