A Neptune man was arrested on drug charges Sept. 23 following the execution of a search warrant by Neptune police on Monroe Avenue. Police said after a lengthy narcotic distribution investigation, the Neptune Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on the 1500 Block of Monroe Avenue. Arrested during the […]
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Avon Panel Created to Help Business Community
By PETE WALTON The Avon Board of Commissioners is looking for more ways to help the business community. At their meeting earlier this week, the three commissioners established the Main Street Business Enhancement Advisory Committee, to be made up of 10 members approved by the board. The committee will “study the future of the district […]
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City Man Arrested for Neglecting 13 Dogs
An Asbury Park man is facing numerous charges of animal cruelty after 13 dogs were seized from his care due to neglect. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said Derek Bussey, 25, is charged with one count of third degree animal cruelty and 12 counts of fourth degree animal cruelty with respect to the death […]
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Neptune to Review Noise Ordinance
By DON STINE Neptune officials will be reviewing the township’s noise ordinance after complaints have been filed over several restaurants having outdoor music. The township allowed outdoor music at a few restaurants to help improve their business during the Covid-19 shutdown. “We continue to look into complaints and respond to them accordingly,” Township Business Administrator […]
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3 Ocean Students Test Positive for COVID
Three students at Ocean Township High School have tested positive for Covid-19. As a result, after consultation with the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission and the New Jersey State Epidemiologist, school officials believe that it is in the best interest of students, staff and the community to place the high school on all-remote learning for […]
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Asbury Hotel Employee Charged with $400,000 in Theft
An employee of an Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park was arrested and charged with theft after stealing over $400,000 from the business. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said Larry Dembrun,Jr. 61, of Montclair was arrested by members of the Asbury Park Police Department and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office following an investigation. He was […]
Continue readingDelvetto’s Given Green Light for Music This Weekend
Delvetto’s Pizzeria and Pub on Route 33 in Neptune will be allowed to continue having outdoor music this weekend. Earlier this week Business Administrator Vito Gadaelta said music would not be allowed due to the complaints the township received and there was no attempt by the restaurant to reduce the noise level. But Mayor Robert […]
Continue readingConstruction Planned for Main Street in Asbury Park
Due to ongoing NJDOT construction of Route 71 in Asbury Park beginning Fri., Sept. 18 , no parking will be permitted on the east side of Main Street from Asbury Avenue to Lake Avenue. In addition, one travel lane will be maintained in each direction. Police urge motorists to use caution and follow pedestrian detour […]
Continue readingInterview with City Council Candidates on Asbury Radio
The seven Asbury Park City Council candidates have agreed to be interviewed by journalist Maureen Nevin on her Video Podcast, Asbury Radio. The Podcast, over Zoom, will be shown at 5:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 20. The candidates are incumbents Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, and Councilwomen Yvonne Clayton and Eileen Chapman. They are being challenged for […]
Continue reading$8.8 Million Collected by City Parking Utility
Asbury Park received high marks from municipal auditor David Kaplan for its 2019 audit. Kaplan said the city’s tax collection rate in 2019 was 99.94 percent. “That’s an amazing number,” Kaplan said. He said the beach utility fund had a $1.5 million increase bringing the total collected that year to $4.4 million. The Transportation Utility, […]
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