Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition STUDENT BELIEVES ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE       BRICK - Can one person really make a difference? Kim Rosato, a student in the Fashion Merchandising/Design program at Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) in Brick, believes she can. The Jackson resident is currently working on a community service project entitled, "One Person can make ... More ... Want To Talk, Ask Or Vent? Try "Coffee With The Council" By Catherine Snipe       Yes, said township council, there will actually be free coffee there. But township council Dan Toth said jokingly he hopes there will be cookies, too. The township council began holding "coffee with the council," a meeting during which residents can talk to township offi- cials, ask questions or... More ... Increased Tipping Fees, Lack Of Recycling Means Garbage Impacting Tax Bills By Catherine Snipe       And you thought you didn't like taking out the trash? Thanks to an increase in tipping fees, Brick Township will now pay more to haul away the community's garbage, officials recently announced. Department of Public Works Director Robert Russo said he expects Brick to pay $3.8 million to cover lan... More ... Attorneys Say Mum Is The Word When Discussing Mayoral Appointment Controversy By Catherine Snipe       How to have a discussion about January 1 mayoral appointments made by then acting Mayor Virginia Lampman, appointments now being challenged in court by interim Mayor Dan Kelly? According to attorneys, by not having the discussion at all. More ... OCEAN AND MONMOUTH COUNTIES BOAST A PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY By Keith Hagarty       For most Americans, Presidents Day conjures up the usual thoughts: enjoying a Monday off from work or school, or attempting to take advantage of the retail sales that clog up the airwaves and newspapers. More ... Area Legend Warren Wolf Honored For A Life Of Achievement By Bill McLaughlin       The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders paused to salute one of its former members last Wednesday afternoon. Not for something he has done recently, but for something he does every day. Warren Wolf, the ageless wonder, was hailed for nearly a half-century as the head football coach at Brick H... More ... Critic Of Freeholders Puts County College In Her Sights By Bill McLaughlin       At the Ocean Board of Chosen Freeholders, public comment time turned into a staunch criticism of the county college system and one freeholder. Suzanne Penna, Berkeley, has become a persistent critic of the board. She has questioned the need for higher tuition at Ocean County College. Penna said th... More ...