City Board of Education gets new president

THE COASTER - Geneva Smallwood has been elected president of the Asbury Park Board of Education by a 5-4 vote. She succeeds Robert DiSanto who continues to serve on the board and voted for Smallwood. Retired teacher Gregory Brewington was elected vice president by a vote of 7 to 2.

Mt. Carmel pastor leaving for job in Trenton

THE COASTER - For many members of the parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Father Gerard Lynch has been the pastor all their lives. Things will change early mext month when he leaves to become Director of Novices for the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, the religious order that he serves.

No new pre-school for Asbury Park

THE COASTER - There will not be a new early childhood center in Asbury Park, according to state financial monitor Mark Cowell. The monitor said however that a proposed addition to the middle school has been approved along with the demolition and rebuilding of the Bangs Avenue School.

Little League opens season under the lights

THE COASTER - After months of doubt and controversy the Asbury Park Little League officially began their season with the league's first ever night game under newly installed lights at the city high school.

Makeover continues at city beachfront

THE COASTER - The city Planning Board has approved several new additions at the beachfront including a volleyball court and new sets of stairs for access to Convention Hall from the beach. Nearly 25 retailers have signed letters of intent to rent space in boardwalk pavilions.

City artifacts sought for permanent display

THE COASTER - Beachfront developer Madison Marquette is seeking donations or loans of historic artifacts or memorabilia. "We want to build a world-class collection of Asbury Park memorabilia. We have the space and manpower to display it and take care of it," said Michael Walker of Madison Marquette.