🌱 Patch AM: State Of NJ Planning A Huge Renovation Of Asbury Park's Convention Hall

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In today's newsletter:

• State-backed overhaul set to revive Asbury Park's iconic Convention Hall
• Why Asbury Park joined NJ towns banning new AI data centers
• Remember when Asbury Park's boardwalk was overrun by 10,000 zombies?

Also on today's calendar: Moving Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 72.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State Of NJ Planning A Huge Renovation Of Asbury Park's Convention Hall (patch.com) — Asbury Park residents can expect a massive $130 million state-backed renovation of Convention Hall, the Paramount Theatre, and the Grand Arcade, with work expected to take more than two years. The project, supported by up to $75 million in tax credits, aims to restore the historic complex as a year-round arts and entertainment hub while preserving its iconic character and reinforcing the city's music-driven identity.
   

• Howell latest NJ town to ban data centers as AI pushes market growth (app.com) — Asbury Park is among several New Jersey towns that have already moved to ban new data centers, a step Howell just joined amid growing concern over noise, water use, and power demand. The piece explains why towns from the Shore to South Jersey are pushing back, how state leaders still hope to grow AI, and what new rules could mean for future projects and electric bills.
   

• The strange world records held by New Jersey (nj1015.com) — New Jersey's knack for quirky Guinness records includes a massive zombie walk that once packed the Asbury Park Boardwalk with nearly 10,000 undead participants. Alongside tongue-piercing feats and lightning-fast pizza box folding, the piece celebrates the offbeat achievements that give towns like Asbury Park and others their weird, memorable bragging rights.
   

📸 Around Asbury Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Asbury Park

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Moving Sale →
  7 Cecilia Court, 7 Cecilia Ct, Howell Township
  11:00 am
Monday September 28
• Golf for a Great Cause →
  Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Dr, Farmingdale
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• City Council Meeting →
  City of Asbury Park City Council Chambers - City Hall 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park NJ
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Asbury Park Board of Education Meeting
  Asbury Park School District Bradley Elementary School (1100 Third Avenue)
  5:30 pm
• Library Board →
  City of Asbury Park Asbury Park Public Library - 500 First Avenue Asbury Park NJ 0771
  5:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Play on Pine (Weather Permitting) →
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  5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Free Community Farm Stand (Rain Date Sunday) →
  City of Asbury Park Community Farm Stand - Corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Sunset Lake Commission →
  City of Asbury Park City Council Chambers - City Hall 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park NJ
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Allcare Therapy Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony →
  Allcare Therapy Services, LLC, 2130 NJ-35, Sea Girt
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Jersey Shore Ride For Food Justice →
  Trinity Church, 503 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park
  7:00 am
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530
  11:00 am
Monday September 14
• GOTCC's Golfing Fore Heroes Returns September 14 to Benefit Local First Responders →
  Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd, Neptune Township
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Guest Column —YMCA of the Jersey Shore Read on Patch

• The Salvation Army Eastern Territory posted a job opening for ESL Instructor in Asbury Park. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Reception Check In in Asbury Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asbury Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ocean Grove

• Ocean Grove:  Mary's Place By The Sea Gives Brielle Mom Hope And A Mission (tapinto.net)

Ocean

• Flies, grime and dog bed cited in restaurant Inspections (app.com)
• Nicole Atkins Brings Home Her Unique Sound with New Album, Local Sets (tworivertimes.com)

Belmar

• Four Jersey Shore Lottery Players Win Big (jerseyshoreonline.com)
• Manchester council moves to ban data centers after protesters chant (app.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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