Archive for August, 2006

Ho Jo Rehab Gets Rave Reviews

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

Architect Rendering
This is an architects rendering of a renovated Fifth Avenue Pavilion on the boardwalk in Asbury Park.

By GARRETT STASSE
Would you go to the beach in February for dinner and a show?
Asbury Partners, Asbury Parks redeveloper, thinks so, and has plans to make it happen.

Ocean Man Charged in Sexual Assault on Minors

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

429-count indictment details assaults, abuse in Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Clement Bilski Jr.

Law enforcement authorities are asking the public to help in the prosecution of a self employed home improvement contractor who sexually abused and exploited the children of his customers.

Asbury Park Education Association Assails School Superintendent For ‘Legacy of Failed Leadership’

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
The growing discord surrounding the Asbury Park school district is set to be played out in public tonight (Aug. 24) as the board convenes to address several unresolved personnel issues before the quickly approaching school year.

City Gets Extraordinary Aid To Keep Tax Rate Lower

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

By GARRETT STASSE
Asbury Park property owners will get a big break on their tax bills thanks to state largesse.
The city asked for, and got, $750,000 in extraordinary aid.
That cuts a proposed property tax rate increase from 26 cents for each $100 of assessed valuation to 8 cents, City Manager Terrence Reidy said.
The city [...]

Vote on Baronet Theatre, Fast Lane Put Off Again

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

By GARRETT STASSE
The Asbury Park City Council delayed condemning the Baronet Theatre and the Fast Lane through eminent domain last week, but only to amend the enabling ordinance to include language from a letter written by the company that wants the properties.

Spartans Prepare for Season, Defense of Title

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

By ANDREW CANGIANO
Having lost a number of key players and facing a challenging schedule, Ocean Township High Schools football team knows it cant rest on its state championship laurels.

Ocean Police Arrest Youth For Stolen Car Possession

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

A 16-year-old Pennsylvania youth was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle Aug. 19 in Loch Arbour.
Police said the youth was also reported to be a missing person and was wanted on a violation of probation out of Pennsylvania.
Sgt. Michael Clancy was on patrol in Loch Arbour at approximately 10:10 a.m. when he saw a [...]

Elegant Neptune Event To Benefit Senior Center

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

Mayors Ball scheduled for Sept. 15

Neptune is holding its 14th Annual Mayors Ball on Fri, Sept. 15 at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch, to raise money for the townships senior center.
Mayor Thomas J. Catley has dedicated this years Ball to the theme Live for Today-Build for Tomorrow and proceeds from the event will [...]