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Good Weather, Food and Fun at AsburyFest
AsburyFest welcomed hundreds of visitors to Bradley Park over the weekend. The three-day AsburyFest, hosted by the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, was held over the weekend in Bradley Park offering crafts, music and food. The festival, which began Friday evening, welcomed hundreds of visitors over the three days. “Everything...
Killer Pies in Asbury Park has closed
Killer Pies, which opened in spring 2022 at Mattison Avenue and Bond Street in Asbury Park, has closed. The news was shared on the restaurant's Instagram page. "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, right?," reads the post, which went up on Tuesday, June 11. "Although our vision fell...
Drunk driving checkpoint on Route 35 in Shrewsbury this weekend
SHREWSBURY - This weekend’s sobriety checkpoint will be set up on Route 35 in the borough, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force announced Wednesday. From 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday, all southbound motor vehicles on the state highway will be diverted into the Shrewsbury Plaza. Drivers will then be screened to determine if they are intoxicated, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider, task force coordinator.
Asbury Underground returns to downtown for art, music crawl - and it's bigger than ever
In the words of the Jam's New Wave classic, Asbury Park is going Underground — again. After a nearly five-year hiatus, The Asbury Underground music and art crawl returns Saturday, June 15, to downtown Asbury Park as part of the North to Shore festival. The Underground is bigger than ever with more than...
Spring Lake borough officials continue Verizon dialogue
SPRING LAKE — Borough officials remain in “open conversation” with telecommunications company Verizon regarding its application for 5G poles along Ocean Avenue, says Spring Lake Mayor Jennifer Naughton. She gave her update during the council’s Tuesday, June 11 meeting, after questions about the status of the application were put forward during public comment.
Asbury Park Brewery Unveils New Tasting Room with Star-Studded Grand Opening
ASBURY PARK, NJ— Last Thursday, Asbury Park Brewery marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its expansive new brewery and tasting room at 614 Cookman Ave. The event, which began with a private gathering and culminated in a festive public celebration, drew local celebrities, community leaders, and craft beer enthusiasts. The evening kicked off in style with an exclusive event attended by notable figures such as Brian Fallon, Bryan Kienlen of Bouncing Souls, and renowned local artist Porkchop. The atmosphere was charged with excitement, enhanced by a stunning teal balloon arch crafted by Cece McCarthy...
Board adopts $6M municipal budget
AVON-BY-THE-SEA — The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2024 municipal budget on Monday, June 10, with total appropriations set at $6,115,331. The budget had been tabled at the May meeting for the need to make technical modifications. The amendments related to pension and water infrastructure accounts under capital improvements, according to Borough Administrator Kerry McGuigan, were advised by the state’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA) just prior to the start of last month’s meeting.
Catalytic Converters Stolen Off School Buses in Lakewood
Authorities are investigating after multiple catalytic converters were stolen off of school buses in Lakewood. The bus company tells TLS numerous converters were stolen, valued at nearly $20,000. The company says they are reviewing surveillance videos to determine exactly when the incident occurred. Lakewood’s Detective Bureau and Sheriff’s Department are...
NJ lawmakers take a look at safety on the shore: ‘Seen a lot happen here’
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (PIX11) — Like countless others, Ken and Marion Hockenbury have spent many summer days and nights on the Seaside Heights boardwalk. “Yeah, 30 years,” said Marion Hockenbury. Coming all the way from Warren County, it’s a happy place — not somewhere they say they have to think about safety. “Never,” said Ken […]
Governor Signs Bill to Restore $44.7 Million in State Aid to New Jersey Schools Including Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ - In a significant development for educational funding in Asbury Park, and the rest of New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy has signed new legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Vin Gopal, effectively restoring $44.7 million in state aid to local school districts. This legislative action reverses 45 percent of the planned cuts to school funding, addressing the concerns raised by the community about the potential impact on student education and extracurricular activities. Senator Gopal, alongside co-sponsor Senator Andrew Zwicker and the Senate Education Committee, worked tirelessly in a bipartisan effort to amend what they described as...
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