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Asbury Park council approves Main Street plan amendment to let Mercy Center move into former Walgreens

Asbury Park City Council · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Council adopted a redevelopment plan amendment allowing Mercy Center to relocate to the former Walgreens at Main and 2nd, enabling a larger pantry space (Mercy Center said a 3,000-square-foot pantry will open) and design standards including first-floor retail or restaurant frontage.

The Asbury Park City Council approved an amendment to the Main Street redevelopment plan that will allow Mercy Center to relocate from its existing facility to the former Walgreens site at Main and 2nd.

Beth McManus, the city's redevelopment planner, told the council the amendment primarily allows food pantry use at the Walgreens site and establishes zoning and design requirements for that specific lot, including a first-floor retail or restaurant use facing Main Street and a public plaza or outdoor…

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