Category: Brick Bulletin Opinion

Obituaries J. Drew Beebe Sr. Mr. Beebe, 53, of Middletown died Sept. 1 at the St. Barnabas Hospice, Long Branch, following a battle with cancer. Born in Paterson, he resided in Totowa and Tinton Falls prior to moving to Middletown 20 years ago. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Middletown. He was a…

In one of the shortest public comment periods to take place at a Township Council meeting in months, one small item came up that we welcome wholeheartedly. It was no surprise that Dominick Rappoccio, a frequent council meeting attendee, was well-informed about the topics for the night’s meeting. What was different was how he learned…

I live in the Country Woods development that borders Van Zile Road. This neighborhood has four retention basins –– two that face Van Zile and two others that are inside the development. In late November of 2002, the town took down the fences that surrounded the basins on Van Zile. This removal was done without…

My husband and I relocated to Brick over four years ago. We are pleased to be part of such a wonderful community. I would like to bring two points to the attention of fellow residents. On Labor Day weekend, my son-in-law, visiting from Florida, became disabled in the middle of the Barnegat Bay on our…

By karl vilacobaStaff Writer By karl vilacoba Staff Writer BRICK –– Students at the Lake Riviera Middle School were sent home early Thursday, after a lightning strike cut off power to the building. A bolt of lightning hit Jersey Central Power & Light Co. equipment on the corner of Shorrock Street and Beaverson Boulevard around…

The lazy days of lounging poolside ended early for the Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Band, which began summer practice camp Aug. 18. The group has plenty of tunes ironed out for upcoming field show performances during football games and competitions. PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI Evan Johnson, Tom Herbert and Ian Johansen practice their trumpets.…

This letter is in response to the unfair attack on Sue Scherler, founder of Concerned Citizens of Brick, which appeared in the Bulletin’s opinion page on Sept. 5. I am appalled at the tone of the letter written by John Barrett, a former mayoral candidate and active participant in the local Republican council race this…

Having had the honor to participate in Brick Memorial High School’s wrestling program throughout my high school career as a heavyweight under the direction of coaching legend Anthony Caravella and his incredible staff, I would just like to say thank you for having so much positive influence on my life. The rigorous workouts, intensive training…