Category: Brick Bulletin News
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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…
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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…
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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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Council changes course on Superfund site dumping
Dredge spoil dumping halted at landfill due to heavy public pressureCorrespondent By danielle medina Dredge spoil dumping halted at landfill due to heavy public pressure Correspondent KARL VILACOBA A locked gate is in place to keep the public out of the Brick Township landfill on Sally Ike Road. BRICK — After listening to the anger…
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Experts: ‘Watershed community must act now’
Panel presents findings of weeklong roundtable talks on the Metedeconk By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Joe Pantalion, an engineer from Austin, Texas, believes the towns within the Metedeconk watershed must work together closely to ensure a good future for the system. BRICK — A regional leadership body should be…
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Council endorses plan for school tax reforms
The SMART bill would tax on income, rather than property valueCorrespondent By danielle medina The SMART bill would tax on income, rather than property value Correspondent BRICK — Brick Township became the largest municipality in New Jersey to support school tax reform on June 9, as the Township Council passed a resolution endorsing the SMART…
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Citizens’ group pushing for tax reform convention
Organization wants to see question on November ballot By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Citizens for Property Tax Reform have a simple agenda: They want property tax reform, and they want it now. Chairman Cy Thannikary, an Upper Freehold Township resident, supports a property tax reform convention, which…
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Wall would divide Home Depot, CAFRA
Different standardswould apply to plan if parts of Foodtown sitewere left intact By Karl VilacobaStaff Writer Different standards would apply to plan if parts of Foodtown site were left intact By Karl Vilacoba Staff Writer The Home Depot application would avoid strict state environmental requirements by leaving certain pieces of the building it will replace…
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CHRIS KELLY Ryan Mickendrow, Toms River, works on the speed bag in preparation for Saturday’s second annual Brick Boxing Show. See page 6 for story.
