Topless Bathing in Asbury Park

On July 8, the City Council of Asbury Park decided not to pursue a request to permit topless bathing on the 8th Ave - north end beaches.

The City Council listened to a report from council attorney Frederick Raffetto, who said sunbathing topless on the beach is prohibited.

The proposal put forth by a city businesswoman was to use the north end beach - with the idea that it was "remote". To many if us it is, but families and others still use the beach.

Proponents had said a topless beach could convey how progressive Asbury Park is or can be. Nearly all who spoke thanked the council for not going along with the idea.

There were many present at the meeting who wanted the city to concentrate more time on the cities west side and the youth vs time on issues that impact the oceanfront.

So ladies, keep those tiny bikini tops on - they're legal.