Candidate Says Comments Are ‘Outrageous’
By DON STINE ASBURY PARK – The Forward Asbury Park political campaign has criticized opponent Amy Quinn of wanting to give out-of-town visitors free parking and beach access – an idea that Quinn says has never been proposed by her political ticket. In a large, color flyer mailed to city residents late this week,…
EDITORIAL: 5 For Asbury Park City Council
Asbury Park voters will go to the polls Tues., May 14 to vote for five City Council members. In this all-important race where residents will decide who will continue to lead this city by the sea into the 21st century there are 22 candidates. We endorse the five we believe best suited to serve…
Farmers Market Returning to Neptune
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP – Move and Improve Neptune will host a Farmers’ Market on Fridays beginning May 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Midtown Commons Park. The park is located on West Lake Avenue, just east of Route 35. A few local orchards, farms, bakers, and specialty stores will be selling seasonal produce, muffins,…
3 Monuments Installed in Neptune Record Water Levels
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP – Three permanent monuments have been installed in Neptune to accurately determine the elevations needed when houses are raised up out of flood zones. The three monuments will serve as permanent markers that will physically set the elevation standards for current or future construction projects, such as raising homes up on pilings.…
Slight Increase in Municipal Taxes in Tinton Falls
TINTON FALLS – The municipal budget adopted by Tinton Falls this week features an average $38 increase in municipal taxes for taxpayers. The $22,688,81 is actually less than last year’s budget of $22,877,935.00 which is a savings of $189,124.00. The tax rate was increased slightly from .441 to .454 which is an increase of…
Prosecutor’s Office Raids A Team Headquarters
By DON STINE ASBURY PARK – The headquarters of Asbury Park’s A Team political campaign for five City Council seats was raided by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Sat., May 4. Armed with a search warrant, officers from the prosecutor’s office were sent to the office in connection with a complaint filed about absentee…
Adopt-A-Pet 5/7/2013
THE COASTER is pleased to bring you some of the Most Wanted pets available for adoption each week from the Associated Humane Societies, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls (732-922-0100) If you’re in the market, consider one of the fine four-footed guys or gals below for room and board. And remember, being a “Pet Friendly…
$7,500 Grant Being Used to Stabilize Banks of Deal Lake
ASBURY PARK – A project at the Asbury Park boat ramp, near the Main Street Bridge over Deal Lake into Loch Arbour and Allenhurst, is underway to prevent soil erosion into the lake. Project Engineer Peter Avakian said the banks are being reinforced with a special matting made from coconut husks, which will then be…
