Vol. 18 - No. 22
In This Week’s Edition
THE BRICK
TIMES
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Pages 10-11.
Letters Page 8.
Government Page 7.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
Hearing Aids Also Go On Sale
Page 16.
Dear Pharmacist
The Allergic Connection Between Stevia & Ragweed
Page 17.
Inside The Law Page 18.
Business Directory Page 21-22.
Classifieds Page 23.
Horoscope Page 27.
Wolfgang Puck Page 27.
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Proposed zoning changes in the township’s Master Plan would result in fewer multi-family apartment complexes in town and create a new Village Zone along three county roads where there is currently a mix of residential and businesses. During the most recent Township Council meeting, the governing body introduced an ordinance that creates a Village Zone along Drum Point Road, Mantoloking Road and Herbertsville Road. The intent of the Village Zone is to revitalize older commercial areas while maintaining the neighborhood character and (Zoning - See Page 6)
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn This area is the last undeveloped Mixed Overlay Zone, located at the intersection of Burrsville Road/Route 88/Jack Martin Boulevard.
(School - See Page 2)
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - What would happen if a hurricane like Florence, which was a recent Category 4 hurricane that caused severe and extensive damage in the Carolinas - were to strike Brick? Are there enough emergency shelters for those who would need to evacuate? How are the shelters chosen? Are there cots and emergency stores of food already in place? Police Chief James Riccio, who also heads the Brick Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and Joseph Pawlowicz, Deputy Coordinator of OEM, addressed these questions during a recent interview at police headquarters. “If there were a Florence-type hurricane, a Category 4, the whole township would have a mandatory evacuation because we are along the ocean,” said Riccio. If needed, all 12 schools could be used as (Shelters - See Page 2)
Chowderfest: 30 Years Of Food And Friendship
Brick School Achieves National Recognition By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Brick’s very own Saint Dominic School has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, highlighting the school’s overall academic achievement and encouraging environment. Saint Dominic School is one of just 49 non-public schools throughout the country to receive this prestigious title in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category. Exemplary High Performing Schools demonstrate student achievement in English and math, ranking among the top 15 percent in the country as measured by a nationally normed test. “Each and every person in our school
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By William Clanton LONG BEACH ISLAND – Marking the 30th year of all that is chowder, Chowderfest came back to the Island, this time greater than ever. The weather was just perfect with barely any clouds in the sky, a nice warm island sun and a gentle, cool sea breeze. The open field in the heart of Bay Village was packed so tight with locals, travelers and chow–Photos by William Clanton der epicureans, along with the many vendors that participated in this phenomenal event. Live Left, Crunchy the T-Rex made his annual appearance at music and the wonderful aroma of red, white Chowderfest. Right, Over 13,000 chowder fans gathered to taste some of the best chowder at the shore. (Chowderfest - See Page 4)
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