The Asbury Park City Council and members of the community paid special tribute Gerald ‘Jerry’ Scarano this week, just hours after learning the regular attendee, who often challenged procedure and practices, had died. Scarano, 63, and his roomate Harold Kelly, 48, were found dead inside the former’s Ocean Boulevard home, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Spokesman […]

A residential project approved back in 2007 by the Planning Board, now ready to go online, was further delayed after public comments raised questions on the use of public rights of way to accommodate on-site parking. The project transformed the former Holy Spirit School building [located at 1003 Bond Street] into a 16 unit residential […]

Driving Jersey brings us “Here’s The Story: Season’s Greetings from Asbury Park” in honor of their 5th anniversary airing on PBS/NJTV at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The broadcast, their first hour-long show, takes a comprehensive look at Asbury’s past, present and future, according to a written announcement. It spotlights the reflections and predictions of those who […]

While the city engineer is weighing his options for the rebuilding of the Sunset Lake foot bridge, officials are encouraging him to use natural materials. The historic bridge was damaged during Hurricane Sandy and has been barricaded since days after the storm. The city council approved a $450,000 bond ordinance to repair the bridge at […]