Construction Planned at Francis Asbury Manor Put on Hold
Monday, November 17th, 2008Decision 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.