Category: Brick Bulletin News
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Deadline nears for rail comments
Ocean County Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett Jr. is reminding residents of Ocean County that the deadline to comment on the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex rail project is Jan. 31. "My colleagues and I on the Board of Freeholders urge our residents to provide their support for this rail line," Bartlett said. "Public support will help tremendously…
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Police charge juvenile with convenience store break-in
BRICK — A 17-year-old township resident was charged recently for a smash-and-grab incident at the Krauzer’s convenience store, Maple Avenue and Herbertsville Road. In addition, he was also charged with assaulting the arresting officer. Brick police responded to the scene after a store security alarm sounded at 3:21 a.m. Jan. 13. Investigating officers found a…
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Make a promise to the youth of Ocean County
"Ocean County’s Promise," an initiative of the United Way of Ocean County, is asking the community to volunteer in its initiatives to build character and competence among the children and youth in the community, according to a press release. According to the United Way, "Ocean County’s Promise" is focused on fulfilling five promises for young…
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Freezing temps a real treat for Brick skaters
While most residents curled up with theirblankets, others laced upCorrespondent By robert stuart While most residents curled up with their blankets, others laced up Correspondent VERONICA YANKOWSKI Josie Kerr, 6, took advantage of last week’s freezing temperatures to go ice skating at Brick Lake Park on Saturday. BRICK — Temperatures in the area were consistently…
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Officials decry Lakewood UEZ expansion proposal
Plan would grant border stores lower sales taxes than Brick competitors By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer BRICK — Local business leaders and municipal officials say Lakewood’s proposal to expand its Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) to the Brick border will give businesses in that town unfair advantages. Already, portions of Lakewood are…
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Security officer charged with shoplifting at local store
By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer BRICK — A loss-prevention officer from a local department store was recently charged with shoplifting at another township store after she and an accomplice were allegedly spotted trying to conceal over $1,000 of merchandise in a cooler box. Dawn Kiefer, 35, of Manchester, who is employed…
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Applicants believe Home Depot would benefit Brick
By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ The applicants seeking to turn this vacant Foodtown into a Home Depot said the plan would breathe new life into the dilapidated site. BRICK — Representatives for the Home Depot application believe there are several positives in their plan to bring the home improvement…
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Orange flags could counter green lights on busy road
Council proposal basedon Middlesex County,Salt Lake City models By Karl VilacobaStaff Writer Council proposal based on Middlesex County, Salt Lake City models By Karl Vilacoba Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY The Township Council is discussing measures to make it safer for pedestrians at the intersection of Chambers Bridge Road and Route 70. Council President Kimberley Casten…
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Freeholders OK contracts for senior programs
More than three dozen contracts for senior programs, ranging from health screenings to caregiver service, were approved by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The 37 contracts totaled $1.93 million in federal, state and county money that will fund programs administered by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services through local service providers. "Our…
