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County tests beach water
The Ocean County Health Department, from mid-May through Labor Day, monitors the water quality at public bathing beaches throughout Ocean County. The 66 salt water sites are sampled every Monday and the 17 fresh water sites are sampled every Tuesday. Presently, all public beaches have tested within acceptable standards, according to a press release from…
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Mustang memories
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Top: Brick Memorial High School graduates remain silent during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the school’s 28th commencement ceremony on June 19. Bottom: Rich Dalatri (right) gives his 3-year-old sister Isabella Dalatri a kiss at the start of the ceremony.
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Dragon pride
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Top: Clouds temporarily obscure the sun as Brick Township High School graduates make their way to their seats during the start of commencement exercises at Keller Memorial Field on June 19. Bottom: Ankit Amin (middle) displays her excitement.
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Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times
Volunteer group feeling the pinch of soured economy BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff New Egypt’s Larry Gress with a Great Dane named Jon at the All About Them Giant Breed Rescue. PLUMSTED — Tough economic times are not only hurting people, but animals as well. Linda Gress, a New Egypt…
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Brick Dragons Football Club has no plans to disband, prez says
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer BRICK TOWNSHIP — No matter who the Brick Township High School football coach is, the Brick Dragons Football Club wants to keep on going. “It’s not just a club for acting parents,” said club President Richard Kight. “We are not a typical school activity organization. Not too many teams…
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Former super’s lawsuit against district still headed to court
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer BRICK TOWNSHIP — The lawsuit former Superintendent of Schools Melindo Persi filed against the school district will be heard in Trenton, the school board attorney said. “We’re still in discovery,” Nicholas Montenegro said. “Probably by the end of July, we’ll be looking for more specific dates.” It’s been more…
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School scheduling changes not sitting well with some parents
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer BRICK TOWNSHIP — Schools Superintendent Walter J. Hrycenko realizes his decision to change school times this fall isn’t a popular one, especially for parents of Osbornville School students. “I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused your family, but can assure you the decision was based on our need…
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THE MORAL OF THE STORY – Advertorial
By Gloria Averbuch Advertorial THE MORAL OF THE STORY By Gloria Averbuch Athletes and coaches have a lot to offer us. I learned this last night as I sat among the crowd at a Sky Blue FC game and listened to Head Coach Kelly Lindsey give what was billed as a coach’s "chalk talk." This…
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State funds for Traders Cove headed for township coffers
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Brick Township will officially have another $4.4 million in the till today to put toward the redevelopment of Traders Cove, Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis said. State Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Mark Mauriello was slated to hand over $4.4 million in checks from the state’s Green Acres program to…
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