Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition WORD OF THE SUMMER IS "FRESH" AT HUDDY PARK FARMER'S MARKET By Jo Ann La Russo       TOMS RIVER - Norma Scalera visited the downtown farmer's market in Toms River's Huddy Park to replenish the supply of baked bread and veggies that are dwindling in her freezer. She said that she likes to stock up on her favorites to enjoy throughout the winter months. More ... Council Backs Off On Pet Store Regulations Shops Will Still Be Allowed To Sell Cats, Dogs And Other Pets By Catherine Galioto       A law that would have prohibited future pet shops from selling cats and dogs has failed to pass muster with the Brick Township Council. The township council was considering an ordinance that would bar new pet shops from selling cats and dogs in the township. More ... Public Raking Of Private Beaches Sparks Discussion Of Program's Merits By Catherine Galioto       The township has three public beaches. Between them sits private property. For years the township staff raked the beach from one end to the other, taking one long walk from Beach I, to II and III. That is, until recently, when township staff wondered whether it was OK to use its equipment and st... More ... SELF-DEFENSE COURSES TEACH WOMEN VITAL SAFETY SKILLS By Keith Hagarty       Although she was only 3 years old, Jesse Seidel still remembers the overwhelming fear that shot through her body as a strange man aggressively approached her and her mother. More ... County Eyes Up Route 571 And Route 528 Improvement Projects By Bill McLaughlin       Ronald Lotrecchio of the Ocean County Engineering Department asked the county Board of Chosen Freeholders at their pre-board meeting last Wednesday for permission to advertise for three major projects and also asked approval for one recommendation. More ... Science Reaches Great Heights At Jackson School By Keith Hagarty       JACKSON - What at first appeared to be nothing more than a long rainbow colored tarp strewn across the grounds of McAuliffe Middle School soon became a feast for the eyes, as a colorful hot air balloon rose 70-feet into the skies high above the school. More ...