Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition SUNNY SKIES AND IRISH EYES TOAST 23RD ANNUAL ST. PATTY'S PARADE By Jo Ann La Russo       OCEAN COUNTY - Sunny skies smiled on the 23rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade celebration last week in Seaside Heights. Women of Irish Heritage walked, Beachwood Dazzlers danced and the scores of parade goers at the event listened to the bagpipes of the Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Band and the ... More ... Early Draft Of Municipal Budget Calls For Double- Digit Tax Rate Increase By Catherine Snipe       Residents had to wait until April last year to find out what the final tally would be on their municipal tax bill. This year, the township introduced its 2007 municipal budget a month earlier than last, and point to several reasons why. Brick Township is applying for discretionary aid, a type of ... More ... Public To Get Two Chances To Comment On School Budget Next Week By Catherine Snipe       School officials will present the district budget proposal twice next week in public meetings to answer resident's questions. The township council meeting next Tuesday, March 27, will feature school district officials on hand to present the proposed 2007/2008 school budget, which includes a 6.26-c... More ... Mayor, Council Not Seeing Eye-To-Eye On School Tax Deferral Plan By Catherine Snipe       School tax deferment is a complicated math problem to explain, unless you describe it as a subtraction problem to taxpayers. It goes something like this: let the township defer school taxes in its budget and it will mean saving several cents on the new tax rate. More ... ANNUAL CHEF'S NIGHT OUT HELD AT RITACCO CENTER Fundraiser Benefits Vo-Tech Education By Stew Swann       The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational-Technical Education held its 11th annual Chef's Night Out fundraiser at the Poland Springs Arena Ritacco Center in Toms River on Monday, March 6, an event which has grown in popularity from year to year, raising money to benefit Ocean More ... Ocean County Art Competition Looking For Creative Seniors       TOMS RIVER - Ocean County seniors who are at least 60 years old are invited to submit their creative works for competition in the 31st Annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit recognizing 11 different artistic areas, according to Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as chairman of Senior Services. More ... Fight Against Breast Cancer Coming To Governor's Mansion By Keith Hagarty       Area residents are encouraged to fight the war against breast cancer and honor someone who lived the struggle as the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey affiliate will host the fifth Annual Spirit of Jane Rodney Reception at Drumthwacket on May 17. More ... Breakwater Beach Waterpark Rides Wave Of National Fame       SEASIDE HEIGHTS - The rest of the country recently learned what shore area residents have known for years: Breakwater Beach Waterpark is a hit with families and thrill-seekers alike. More ...