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Bliem hoping to rebuild BMHS boys soccer after dismal season
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer For the first time in Kevin Bliem’s 15 seasons as coach, Brick Memorial High School’s boys soccer team saw its season come to an end before November. Although it had some competitive matches, the team finished an uncharacteristic 1-17, with an older but inexperienced lineup. A year ago, the Mustangs…
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November programs and events at library
The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for the month of November. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details. • Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 7 p.m., English conversation…
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BTHS gymnastics coach looking forward to SC
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Freshman Amie Bassarab and sophomore Casside Kawa of Brick Township High School qualified for the Shore Conference gymnastic championships coming up on Oct. 31 at the school. Bassarab, who qualified in the all around, has been one of the most consistent performers for the Green Dragons. Coach Barbara Floyd said…
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Properties in the Pinelands are permanently preserved
Four environmentally sensitive properties in the Pinelands in Ocean County have been permanently preserved with funds administered by the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. According to a press release from the Pinelands Commission, the commission has transferred a total of $662,633 from the Pinelands Conservation Fund to the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust, which is using…
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Basketball star looking to rebound from broken hand
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Jay Frank starts the college basketball preseason for The College of New Jersey with another tough break, literally speaking. Two years ago, the former Brick Memorial star guard joined his team a month late because of mononucleosis and last year it was a back injury. This year the senior has…
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County’s 2nd Brick park gets under way at Traders Cove
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer BRICK TOWNSHIP — Ocean County’s new waterfront fishing pier at the Traders Cove Marine Park should be good to go by next fall, Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. said. “It’s going to be a great little county park,” he said during an update on the park at the Oct.…
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Mustangs get breather this week to prep for East Brunswick
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Brick Memorial High School’s football team gets a break in its schedule this week after losing 37-27, to Howell, the No 1-ranked team in the Shore at home on Oct. 23. And the weekend off may be coming at the right time, according to coach Walt Currie. The Mustangs, at…
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GOP candidates vow to keep Brick financially sound
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Steering the township through tough economic times while maintaining services and keeping a lid on tax increases are the biggest challenges that officials face this year, Republican Brick Township Councilman Joseph Sangiovanni says. Domenick Brando Sangiovanni, 60, Tunesbrook Drive, is running with incumbent Daniel Toth, 32, Magnolia Avenue, and…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Brick Memorial’s Jihaad Howard (5) tries to break past Howell’s Phil Adamo (6) during home game on Oct. 2.
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