Category: Brick Bulletin News

  • 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…

  • Variance granted for two new homes on Route 88

    Residents By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer BRICK — The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a use variance for a two-home subdivision on Route 88, despite lengthy objections by neighborhood residents about environmental and traffic implications. The variance was needed to square away pre-existing nonconforming uses on the property, which currently features…

  • Grass is truly greener in the Garden State

    Native son By gloria stravelliStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY Michael Skudera knows his way around New Jersey, and he is sharing that knowledge through his book and its companion CD ROM Ultimate Guide to New Jersey. Native son’s journeys around N.J. uncover state’s many charms By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Michael Skudera has the ultimate answer…

  • Veterans Memorial Middle School unveils additions

    Parents tour 10 new classrooms, two labs after dedication ceremony By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer BRICK — Administrators and Board of Education members couldn’t help reflecting on how far Veterans Memorial Middle School has come in recent years during a dedication ceremony Thursday night for its new wing. Board member John…

  • Gov. proposes increased protection for Metedeconk

    Doubts cast on Traders Cove, Home Depot and other waterfront plans By Karl VilacobaStaff Writer By Karl Vilacoba Staff Writer New Jersey residents need to rise up and fight "the battle against sprawl," according to Gov. James McGreevey, and Brick Township is at the front lines. The governor railed against overdevelopment and its environmental consequences…

  • Planners approve first Krispy Kreme in state

    Despitedissatisfaction with large sign, plangarners 6-1 vote By Karl VilacobaStaff Writer Despite dissatisfaction with large sign, plan garners 6-1 vote By Karl Vilacoba Staff Writer The Brick Planning Board has granted preliminary and final site plan approval for what will become the first Krispy Kreme franchise in New Jersey. Applicants Freedom Rings, LLC, of Folcroft,…

  • McGreevey lifts statewide drought emergency status

    By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Brick Township Mayor Joseph Scarpelli speaks with Governor James E. McGreevey during a news conference at the Metedeconk River Yacht Club, Jan. 8, to announce a new construction restricted classification for the river. BRICK — The drought is over. Just hours after most New…

  • Pioneer country singer Williams still a main event

    Library event showcases singer By robert stuart Library event showcases singer’s lasting impact on music, America Correspondent PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY The Ocean County Library’s Brick Branch hosted “A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Hank Williams” on Sunday, featuring musicologist Jim Murphy. BRICK — Now 50 years after his death, the "father of traditional country music,"…

  • Adamston Rd. home plans draw flood fears

    Planning Board reappoints Scherer as its chairman at reorganization meeting By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Adamston Rd. home plans draw flood fears Planning Board reappoints Scherer as its chairman at reorganization meeting By karl vilacoba Staff Writer BRICK — The applicants for a five-home subdivision on Adamston Road will revise their plans with the Planning Board’s…