Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition BIG YEAR FOR BRICK MUSTANGS       BRICK - It was a big year for the Mustangs of Brick Pop Warner. From top to bottom, the organization's football teams and cheer squads upped their games and made the community proud. The Jr. More ... Residents Ask JCP&L: Who Turned Out The Lights? By Catherine Snipe       The lights are out, and Councilman Anthony Matthews is getting frustrated. He's fielded calls from Brick Township residents asking why the light poles in their neighborhoods are out and not fixed. Matthews said the lights are still out, and he wants to shine some light on why. More ... Town Hopes To Make Better Use Of Local Channel 20 By Catherine Snipe       Every other week, the township council's regular meetings are videotaped for broadcast on municipal television channels. But residents are complaining that more weeks go by before the meetings make the airwaves. More ... Paid First Aid Squad Proving To Be A Success In Brick By Catherine Snipe       In one year, the number of first aid calls jumped by several thousand. Township Council Vice President Ruthanne Scaturro credits the new paid squad the township uses. Scaturro, a member of the township's public safety committee, said that the first half of 2006 had 2,700 calls answered, but in the... More ... Jersey Shore University Medical Center Receives $1M Gift       NEPTUNE - Richard A. Amdur, Esq., of Colts Neck and his family recently made a gift of $1 million to Jersey Shore University Medical Center and its landmark $300 million expansion and renovation project. In appreciation of their support, Jersey Shore dedicated its Ambulatory Care Center in honor ... More ... Second Phase Of Jail Expansion To Receive Freeholder Approval       TOMS RIVER - The second phase of funding for the expansion of the Ocean County Jail is expected to get approval from the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The board is scheduled to introduce an ordinance appropriating $5 million to continue the preliminary work to expand the Hooper Avenue facility at ... More ... Fifty-Six Recruits Graduate Ocean County Police Academy       LAKEWOOD - For almost 24 weeks, 56 police recruits from across Ocean County were put through their paces in academics, physical fitness and marksmanship. The 56 successfully completed their time at the Ocean County Police Academy and were recognized during recent graduation ceremonies. More ... TOMS RIVER, BERKELEY AND LBI SET FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS       OCEAN COUNTY - Key roads in Toms River and Berkeley townships, along with Long Beach Island's main artery will see major improvements in 2007. Work will begin this summer on dual state and county projects to improve both Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue in the North Dover section of Toms River T... More ...