What's up Asbury Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Asbury Park settles discrimination lawsuits with 3 Black cops (app.com) — Asbury Park has settled three discrimination-related lawsuits involving current and former police officers, with payouts totaling over $2 million and another settlement amount still undisclosed. The cases detail allegations of systemic racism, retaliation, and internal conflict within the Asbury Park Police Department, which remains under monitoring by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office after years of costly legal battles.
• Asbury Park Urges Drivers to 'Lock It Up' During Busy Labor Day Weekend (tapinto.net) — Asbury Park officials are urging anyone parking in town this Labor Day weekend to lock their vehicles, hide or remove valuables, and never leave cars running unattended. With crowds expected at the beach, boardwalk, restaurants, and bars, the city stresses that a few extra seconds of caution can prevent thefts and unwanted calls to police.
• Saddle River School District Led New Jersey in Per-Pupil Facility Spending at $7,403 in 2023-24 (communitynews.org) — Asbury Park City schools ranked among New Jersey's top five districts for per-student facility spending last year, at $5,827 per pupil. The report compares Asbury Park with other small, high-spending districts, explaining that modest enrollment can drive up per-student costs for building operations, security, and maintenance across the state.
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