Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition Fire Causes Outages      --Photo By Keith Hagarty BRICK - Power was lost this week in portions of Brick as a large brush firebroke out near the Garden State Parkway in Lakewood on Tuesday, closing exit 91. Firefightersand emergency crews responded to the blaze, including support planes from the New Jersey Forest Fire Servic... More ... Brick Authorizes Mosquito Spraying Aerial Spraying To Help Combat West Nile Virus By Keith Hagarty       It's that time of the year again when the whiney buzz in the air sends shivers of panic through you skin, knowing there's a thirsty, blood-sucking flying pest just waiting to take a bite. But have no fear. More ... Board Of Education Fires Interim Superintendent Acting Superintendent Persi Let Go By 5-2 Vote By Keith Hagarty       It didn't take long for the new Township Board of Education to make their mark. Interim Superintendent Melindo Persi was relieved of his duties last week by a vote of 5 to 2. More ... Town Creates First Ever Tourism Commission By Keith Hagarty       In an effort to promote Brick as a popular summer destination, the Township Council unanimously created the Brick Tourist Development Commission last week. With numerous beaches, marinas, parks, shopping, dining and entertainment found throughout the township, the council agreed it's time to get ... More ... Shore Real Estate Agents Say Talk Of Poor Housing Market Is Overblown Prices Have Come Down To Earth, But That Isn't A Sign Of Bad Health, They Say By Bill McLaughlin       The face of realty is changing overnight. Sales volumes and housing prices have fallen, new developments are few and buyers have become more focused. The Internet search engine is fueling what many sales people see as a new way of doing business. More ...