The Coaster

Decision driven by financial markets

Sparked by recent national and global financial downturns, officials at Francis Asbury Manor in Ocean Grove said the construction of a new residential facility to replace the current one has been put on hold.
In July, President James C. Batten met with residents, families of residents, and staff at Francis Asbury Manor to announce the necessity to cease operations during the anticipated demolition and construction at the Stockton Avenue senior community. Among the information, questions and concerns presented at the meetings, the state of the economy and its affect on the upcoming plans ranked above all others.

By DON STINE
Construction using heavy or power equipment will be banned or restricted in Neptune, particularly over the summer months, under a proposed ordinance amendment introduced by the Township Committee Monday night.
The ordinance was introduced without comment from the governing body but a resolution passed by the Ocean Grove Homeowners Association would like to take [...]

By RICHARD VIRGILIO
My heart beat a little faster for Martha Stewart recently when she announced, on her daytime talk show, that the WindMill hot dog was one of the “best in the country.”
Standing majestically in the costliest studio for daytime talk ever – an assortment of superior hot dogs meticulously arranged on her thick, perfectly [...]

By DON STINE
Some members of the Ocean Grove Homeowners Association are upset that a meeting with township officials to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the historic district’s North End was canceled at the last minute.
A meeting was scheduled for this week with Mayor Randy Bishop and Township Committeewoman Mary Beth Jahn. It was canceled after Jennifer Krimko, attorney for the redevelopers, and Township Attorney Gene Anthony said there is a legal problem with governing body representatives meeting with the homeowners committee since all five Township Committee members are listed as defendants in a lawsuit regarding the project.
The legal action has been filed by Ocean Grove resident Kevin Chambers challenging the North End redevelopment project on a number of issues.

The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will hold its fourth annual October Antiques and Collectibles Show Sat., Oct. 11 at the Ocean Grove Youth Temple from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets are $3 and parking is free.
Twenty-eight dealers are expected at the sale including those selling china, linens, vintage jewelry, textiles, folk art, sports items, [...]

By DON STINE
A face-off over state-imposed parking requirements is taking place among some Ocean Grove residents with one resident saying it’s time to stop overbuilding the historic district and creating more serious parking problems.
Mayor Randy Bishop, who owns a bed and breakfast in the historic district, and Ocean Grove resident Joseph Krimko last week attended [...]

By DON STINE
Construction projects may be limited to weekdays only in Ocean Grove under a proposal being explored by the Neptune Township Committee, and the idea is getting mixed reviews.
“It is something I would like to see us explore,” said Mayor Randy Bishop.
Bishop said other towns have similar bans. He said that weekend construction many [...]

Coaster Photo by James O’Connor
A storage building owned by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association was destroyed in a fiery blaze Tuesday night near the Ocean Grove beachfront. No injuries were reported. Read the full story here.