Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition BRICK KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING By Keith Hagarty       Even Old Man Winter couldn't cool the warm holiday spirits felt by hundreds of Brick's residents who bundled up Tuesday night to enjoy the township's annual Christmas tree lighting and holiday festivities. More ... Options Being Explored For Abandoned Foodtown Site Hotel & Banquet Hall, Townhomes Among Proposals By Catherine Galioto       The plans for what could become of the former Foodtown site on Route 70 are taking shape as officials meet with about 30 developers interested in the property. The firms are suggesting everything from big-box retail establishments to restaurants to hotels. More ... Township, School May Partner On Shared Garage By Catherine Galioto       As the fleets of township and school vehicles grow to larger numbers, both entities could choose to build their own garage. Or, the township and the board of education could create a shared service agreement and build one structure for both agencies' vehicles. More ... Brick Library Will Double In Size By Keith Hagarty       Perusing the stacks of books at the Brick Library, in search of the perfect story with cute bunny pictures for her 7-yearold daughter, Gwendolyn, it didn't take long for Brick resident Cameron Dravenski to know what she'd put on her holiday wish list. More ... OH CHRISTMAS TREE, OH CHRISTMAS TREE       FREEHOLD - A magnificent 30-foot tall Douglas fir donated by an Upper Freehold Township farm stands proudly in illuminated glory as this year's official Monmouth County Christmas tree. The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held last week in front of the Hall of Records on East Main Str... More ... County Engineer Lotrecchio Set To Retire Scarantino Appointed To Position       TOMS RIVER - Fresh out of high school, during the summer of 1969, Ronald A. Lotrecchio worked as a draftsman in the Ocean County Engineering Department making $1.75 an hour. More ... County Veterans' Program Celebrates 30 Years       TOMS RIVER - For three decades, the Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) has provided veterans with hope. "This program has helped countless veterans through employment assistance and outreach," said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. More ...