Category: Brick Bulletin News

  • Brick taxi fares would rise under ordinance

    Facing inflation, owners say first hikes in 20 years are Brick taxi fares would rise under ordinance Cab fares in Brick could be raised for the first time since 1983, pending the passage of a new ordinance by the Township Council. The owners of Brick’s cab companies met a few times recently with Mayor Joseph…

  • Photo

    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Brick Memorial’s Jason Rosenthal works on Shore Regional’s Michael Crowell during a 125-pound semifinal bout at the District 23 tournament at Long Branch High School on Saturday, where the Mustangs won their 19th straight team title.

  • Council discusses future approaches to snowstorms

    Public access station B-20 could play larger role in getting messages out By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer During the first Brick Township Council meeting since the Presidents Day storm, discussion centered on lessons learned and different approaches that can be taken in the future. A few residents shared their stories of…

  • Area agencies coordinating Battle of Monmouth events 225th anniversary of 1778 battle marked with parade, re-enactment

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer Area agencies coordinating Battle of Monmouth events 225th anniversary of 1778 battle marked with parade, re-enactment By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Plans to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth are under way as the June 28 anniversary date approaches. The battle, which has been described as…

  • Traders’ Cove described as environmental improvement

    Save Barnegat Baygroup calls applicants By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Save Barnegat Bay group calls applicants’ connections into question By karl vilacoba Staff Writer Applicants for the Traders’ Cove plan said the 62 residential units, restaurant and new boat slips would be a great improvement over the current marina’s polluted, dilapidated condition. BRICK — The Traders’…

  • Budget continues aid to all areas of county operation

    Budget continues aid to all areas of county operation Ocean County’s 2003 spending package, totaling $276 million, comes with a 4-cent reduction in the county property tax rate, according to a press release from the Board of Freeholders. The budget, up $19.9 million, includes funding for the continuation of ongoing capital projects, some new capital…

  • States predicts critical shortage of librarians

    States predicts critical shortage of librarians New Jersey is facing a critical shortage in librarians, according to Norma Blake, state librarian. "It’s a great job both for women starting out, and also for women making a mid-life career change," Blake said. "In the next 15 years it is anticipated that 68 percent of librarians will…

  • Two counties hire consultant to push passenger rail plan

    Two counties hire consultant to push passenger rail plan Monmouth and Ocean counties have officially teamed up in their efforts to assure representation every step of the way in advancing the Lakehurst to Monmouth Junction (MOM) passenger rail line project. According to a press release, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders and the Ocean County…

  • Pet store animal losses heavy in fire

    Owner estimates90 percent died due mostly to water, cold weather By Karl VilacobaStaff Writer Owner estimates 90 percent died due mostly to water, cold weather By Karl Vilacoba Staff Writer Colin Clauss shook his head while he gazed at a glass tank that was home to a reptile a few days earlier. Now it was…