Sunset Lake Clean Up Sunday, 10/8/23 from 10am to 12pm

Join the Sunset Lake Commission on Sunday, 10/8 for a lake clean-up! Meet at 10am at Bond Street and Sunset Avenue. Please wear old shoes. Bags and gloves will be provided. Any amount of time you can volunteer is appreciated! For more info, follow on Face...

Check out the Fall 2023 Newsletter and stay up-to-date on the latest from the City of Asbury Park!

Check out the Fall 2023 Newsletter and stay up-to-date on the latest from the City of Asbury Park!

The newsletter was mailed to every residence and business in the City. For delivery issues, please contact the Asbury Park Post Office directly at 732-775-06...

Join Us for Coffee with a Councilmember, Saturday, 10/7 at 10am at Cameo Love Market

Join Us for Coffee with a Councilmember, Saturday, 10/7 at 10am

Join Councilmember Eileen Chapman on Saturday, 10/7 at 10am for Coffee with a Councilmember. The event at Cameo Love Market (1213 Main Street) will give residents the chance to get to know the...

Enter the City of Asbury Park Photo Contest by 10/31!

The City of Asbury Park is looking for submissions of recent photos for inclusion in our annual calendar. Send your best Asbury Park photos from all around the City—we’re looking for shots of beautiful parks, the boardwalk and beach, g...

Asbury Park Public Library Resumes Normal Operating Hours

Asbury Park Public Library resumes normal operating hours on Monday, 9/18/23.

All services remain free through 9/30/23. Programming will resume on Monday, 10/2/23.

For updates and program schedules, visit www.asburyparkpubliclibrary.org or follow on social....

Fair Housing Community Meeting & Survey – Tuesday, 10/17 6pm at AP Senior Center

Community feedback needed! Join us Tuesday, 10/17 at 6pm at the Asbury Park Senior Center (1201 Springwood Avenue, 2^nd floor) for a community meeting to help identify and address fair housing issues. Take the online survey at www.cityofasburypark.com/fair...

A message from the Asbury Park Fire Department: Hurricane Preparedness

September is the most active month of hurricane season. As with any weather-related emergency, residents are urged to take steps now to ensure that their homes and families are prepared. Hurricane hazards may come in many forms including lightening, flood...

Special City Council Meeting - Thursday, 10/5/23 at 9am

NOTICE OF CITY OF ASBURY PARKCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE                                  &...

Special City Council Meeting - Monday, 9/25/23 at 9am

NOTICE OF CITY OF ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE                                &...

Information from the City of Asbury Park’s Transportation Department: Understanding Chicanes

Information from the City of Asbury Park’s Transportation Department: Understanding Chicanes

Chicanes help reduce vehicular speeds by requiring motorists to maneuver through horizontal diversions of traffic. This can be achieved through a series ...

City of Asbury Park Breaks Ground on New Asbury Park Fire Department Headquarters

9/7/23, Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Park City Council is pleased to announce the ground breaking for the new Asbury Park Fire Department Headquarters. The two-story, 29,600-square foot facility will serve as the new home to Asbury Park Fire Departm...

Sea.Hear.Now. Festival Closure Information

Visitors and residents are urged to exercise caution as setup continues for Sea.Hear.Now.

BEACH CLOSURESBeginning Thursday, 9/7 at 8amAsbury Park Beaches on the north end between Seventh Avenue and Fisherman’s Parking Lot, including Asbury Park D...

City of Asbury Park Municipal Court Celebrates First Recovery Diversion Program Graduate

 City of Asbury Park Municipal Court, along with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, celebrated the first graduate of the Recovery Diversion Program in Asbury Park. The program provides substance use resources to support municipal ...

A message from APFD: Lithium-ion Battery Fires

A message from APFD: Lithium-ion Battery Fires

Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including e-cigarettes, wireless headphones, smoke alarms, handheld power tools, small and large appliances, toys, electric scooters, electric cards ...

Attention Asbury Park Seniors! Attend Senior Freeze Program Info Sessions & Application Workshops

Attention Asbury Park Seniors!

Asbury Park City Council and Senator Vin Gopal are pleased to provide Senior Freeze Program information sessions and application workshops. 

The NJ Property Tax Reimbursement Program, also known as the Senior Freeze P...

City of Asbury Park Community Farm Stand Open Through October

Pick Up FREE, fresh produce Saturdays* from 9am to 11am – NOW THROUGH OCTOBER -  (or until supplies last) at the City of Asbury Park Farm Stand located at the corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues. Enjoy a variety of produce such as okra...

NJ American Water Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Help New Jersey American Water Get the Lead Out

Did you know the most common source of lead in tap water is from a home’s own plumbing and service lines, which could be made of lead? Lead service lines, which were commonly used in older homes, ca...

APPD PAL 1-Hour Adult Boxing/Fitness Classes Mondays and Thursdays

Join the Asbury Park Police Athletic League for 1-hour adult boxing/fitness classes held Monday and Thursday between 7am and 10am. Classes take place at the boxing gym located at 9 Main Street. Ages 18+ welcome. Annual $200 membership fee. To sign up emai...

AP Quality of Life Committee, HABCore and Hazlet Home Depot Partner to Renovate Laurel House

The City of Asbury Park’s Quality of Life Committee would like to thank HABCore and Hazlet Home Depot for their work renovating Laurel House on 2^nd Avenue in Asbury Park. Through the partnership, the first floor of the congregate living property...

Kennedy Park to Close for Improvements

Beginning on or about August 20, 2023, Kennedy Park, located at the intersection of Cookman and Grand Avenues, will be closed for improvements. Upgrades will include the addition of new walkways, an irrigation system, new lawn areas and updated landscapin...

Follow these rules of the road for a safer Asbury Park!

On Asbury Park Boardwalk:

• Bicycle riding is not permitted on the Boardwalk from 10am to Midnight. 
• Skates, rollerblades, skateboards, and scooters (except handicap vehicles) are not permitted on the Boardwalk.

 For bikes and scooters throug...

APPD Bicycle Registration Program

The Asbury Park Police Department has a free, voluntary, online bicycle registration program designed to aid in returning recovered property. The registration process is quick, convenient and free.

Register now at www.cityofasburypark.com/bikeregistration&...

UEZ Micro-Business Lease Subsidy Program

The City of Asbury Park UEZ Micro-Business Lease Subsidy Program will support the growth and success of new small businesses, with up to 10 employees, by providing grant funding to cover a portion of the businesses’ lease payments. Registered UEZ business...

UEZ Façade and Walkway Improvement Program

The City of Asbury Park UEZ Façade and Walkway Improvement Program is designed to help business owners improve the appearance of their storefronts and entrances and increase the curb appeal of the business district. Registered UEZ businesses can apply on ...

Asbury Park Television Receives Jersey Access Group Excellence Awards

6/22/23, Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Park Television (APTV) has been honored with nine awards from the Jersey Access Group’s JAG Video Awards. “Asbury Park Juneteenth Day Highlights” by Muata Greene, “Bans off Our Bodies Rally Highlights” by Muata G...

2022 City of Asbury Park Annual Report Now Available

The 2022 Annual Report for the City of Asbury Park highlights major accomplishments and initiatives along with key financial information.

Click here for the 2022 City of Asbury Park Annual Report.

City of Asbury Park Awarded $20,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant to Advance Sustainability Initiative

6/14/23, Asbury Park, NJ – City Council is pleased to announce the City of Asbury Park was awarded a $20,000 Sustainable Jersey grant funded by PSED Foundation. Five $20,000-grants, 12 $10,000-grants and 40 $2,000-grants were distributed to recip...

City of Asbury Park Receives Moody’s Investors Service Aa3 Rating

“As City Council, our aim is to support policies that provide for growth in Asbury Park while keeping a strong commitment to fiscal oversight and financial administration,” said Mayor John Moor, “We will continue to manage our expenditures as we also stri...

Need Help Paying Your Water and Sewer Bills?

The State Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help you pay arrears for your water and sewer bills. The program may also be able to help address tax liens due to water and sewer arrears. To get more information and apply, go to water...

City of Asbury Park Receives $526,000 Grant from New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Administration

City of Asbury Park Receives $526,000 Grant from New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Administration for Initiatives to Support Local Businesses

5/22/23, Asbury Park, NJ – City Council is pleased to announce the City of Asbury Park has received $526,0...

City of Asbury Park Recognized as “Healthy Town”

City of Asbury Park Recognized as “Healthy Town” by New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute Mayors Wellness Campaign

3/21/23, Asbury Park, NJ – The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and its Statewide Mayors We...

Help Support a Stigma-Free Asbury Park

The Monmouth County Stigma-Free Initiative is a countywide program that aims to reduce the stigmas associated with mental illness and substance use disorder by raising awareness of the diseases and creating a culture where residents feel supported by thei...

City of Asbury Park 2023 Municipal Calendar

The 2023 City of Asbury Park Municipal Calendar was mailed in early January to every residence and business in Asbury Park. 

For a digital version, click here.

Looking for a Job? Looking to Hire?

The City of Asbury Park’s Workforce Development program is dedicated to supporting workforce and economic development by connecting Asbury Park residents to jobs and ensuring that employers have the skilled workers they need to grow, co...

Building a Fence? Know Your ROW

A permit is required prior to installation of fences. Front property lines can be up to several feet in from the sidewalk – this area is known as the public Right of Way (ROW). Fences, walls and other secured structures are prohibited from being in the RO...

Lead-Safe Certification for Rentals Required by NJ State Law

Every rental dwelling built before 1978 is required to have a current Lead-Safe Certificate at rental tenant turnover by NJ State Law. Dwellings with 3 or more units that have passed their last two Bureau of Housing inspections are exempt, as are seasonal...

Attention Dog Owners: Asbury Park Dog Beach & Boardwalk Information

Dog Regulations

Please remember, dogs are not permitted on any portion of Asbury Park Beaches other than the Asbury Park Dog Beach at any time. See below for Asbury Park Dog Beach hours.

From May 16 to September 14  Dogs are not permitted ...

Covid-19 Ratepayer Relief Measures

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: COVID-19 RATEPAYER RELIEF MEASURES

This notice announces relief measures for residential ratepayers experiencing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please review this message in its entirety. For more information, please go ...

How to Include Your Event in the “What’s Happening in Asbury Park This Week” Email Newsletter

What you need to know about listing your event in the “What’s Happening in Asbury Park This Week” weekly email newsletter:

What can be included?Events can be included in the newsletter if they take place in Asbury Park and are...

Monmouth County Covid-19 Vaccine & Testing Clinics - September 2023

See flyer for vaccine clinics available in Monmouth County.

Monkeypox Vaccine Information

For information on booking a monkeypox vaccine in Asbury Park, call the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey at 732-502-5100.

For information on booking a monkeypox vaccine in Asbury Park, call the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey at 73...

COVID-19 Resources

For the most up-to-date information on Covid-19 use these resources:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: www.cdc.gov
• Governor Murphy COVID-19 Executive Orders (www.nj.gov)     
• NJ Department of Health website ...