Category: Brick Bulletin News

  • Luigi & Arlette, Infernos to kick off concert series

    Shuttle buses available for SummerFest By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Luigi & Arlette, Infernos to kick off concert series Shuttle buses available for SummerFest’s musical events and fireworks By karl vilacoba Staff Writer BRICK — SummerFest 2003 comes out blazing with the Infernos, fireworks and more during tomorrow night’s concert series kickoff. The award-winning series will…

  • Ocean County child abuse programs awarded

    Four Ocean County programs were among 28 recognized for outstanding child abuse prevention programs by Human Services Commissioner Gwendolyn Harris and Paulette Moore Hines, chair of the Child Life Protection Commission, at a State House ceremony on May 20. Among the 2003-04 grant recipients of the Children’s Trust Fund was the Talking About Touching program,…

  • A magical Friday night for Harry Potter fans

    Book-release party draws crowd of aspiring wizards to Barnes & Noble By Joyce BlayStaff Writer JOYCE BLAY Harry Potter fans from all over Ocean County congregated at the Brick Plaza Barnes & Noble for a late-night book-release party Friday. Book-release party draws crowd of aspiring wizards to Barnes & Noble By Joyce Blay Staff Writer…

  • County obtains bracelets for monitoring patients

    The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department’s "Project Lifesaver" received a boost from AmerGen Energy recently, when company officials donated 10 radio-transmitter-equipped bracelets for Alzheimer’s patients and other individuals with a high risk of wondering off. "We thank AmerGen for this important donation," Sheriff William L. Polhemus said in a press release. "Each device cost $263, but…

  • Board approves plan for Mantoloking Road garage

    By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer BRICK — An applicant proposing to build an auto repair business in Brick’s Kingfisher Cove section pleased area residents by offering concessions to minimize its impact on the neighborhood. The Brick Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously granted site plan approval to build a new auto garage…

  • Brick restaurants, bars hope state will butt out

    Although a total smoking ban was stamped out, debate on bill continuesCorrespondent By melissa cifelli Although a total smoking ban was stamped out, debate on bill continues Correspondent BRICK — New Jersey’s new anti-smoking bill may have largely gone up in smoke, but the debate on its merits continues between local business owners and public…

  • From the Olympic Village to Leisure Village

    Jeb Wofford, 72, recalls days as an athlete, offers tips for a healthy lifeCorrespondent By danielle medina Jeb Wofford, 72, recalls days as an athlete, offers tips for a healthy life Correspondent BRICK — Jeb Wofford knows a thing or two about nutrition and fitness. As a wrestler and an equestrian, Wofford has had to…

  • Board fills several administrative holes

    Hrycenko now permanent assistant superintendent;new principals at schools By Karl VilacobaStaff Writer Board fills several administrative holes Hrycenko now permanent assistant superintendent; new principals at schools By Karl Vilacoba Staff Writer With the 2002-03 school year drawing to a close, the Brick Board of Education took action to solidify its immediate future, filling a number…

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    CHRIS KELLY Brick’s Renee Panter works the mound for the M&Ms during the fifth- and sixth-grade Brick Township Softball League championship game against the Hit & Run on Sunday.