The BRICK Times
Vol. 19 - No. 42
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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Members of the Brick Memorial High School Honors Choir sing the National Anthem during the 6th Annual Brick Hero Awards program. By Judy Smestad-Nunn do good deeds in the ees included teachers, “who keep us safe,” BRICK − Everyday spotlight. custodians, a school including the military, heroes were honored Over the years, the bus driver, community police officers, first reat the 6th Annual Brick ceremony has taken workers, activists and sponders, and teachers Hero Awards program on the feel of a vari- others. Each hero was who “mold our future held at the Brick High ety show with perfor- pinned with a green citizens of Brick TownSchool auditorium. ship.” mances from the high superhero cape. The event honors school choirs, theater “You sit back and you “This is a very, very Brick residents and groups, dance teams, special night in Brick just get inspired on how businesses that exhibit and alumni, which were Township,” said May- to live a better life, take a remarkable effort to interspersed with Hero o r Joh n G. D u c e y a cause that you love make the community Awards that were given during his opening re- and move forward with a better place, awards to 17 individuals this marks. it, or just do an everyacts of kindness, and year. The mayor thanked day helpful task for puts those who actively This year’s honor- the everyday heroes (Heroes - See Page 6)
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Plungers Get Warm Reception During A Chilly Event
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Thousands of supporters of the Special Olympics came out to enter the chilly surf off the borough’s ocean front. They were freezing for a reason and that reason was to support a good cause and have some fun along the way. The cool event provid-
ed a warm reception for plungers who are considered to be the heroes and heroines of the day and who enter the ocean for an icy dip, many in colorful costumes, to raise money pledged through sponsorship from supporters. Some plunge as individuals or as families while others form teams all in
the cause of supporting the Special Olympics organization. To assure security within the large crowd the borough’s police depar tment and members of the (Chilly - See Page 14)
─Photo by Bob Vosseller The Knights of Columbus Polar Penguins led by Brick resident John Gazis assemble in front of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Seaside Heights.
February 29, 2020
Brick Celebrates Milestone 170th Birthday By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - In 1850, the population of the United States was 23,191,876, Millard Fillmore was sworn in as the 13th President, California became the 31st state, and the New Jersey Legislature created Brick Township from parts of Howell and Dover townships. This year marks the 170th anniversary of Brick, which was named for Joseph W. Brick, an astute entrepreneur who established himself as a leader by taking a failing iron forge located in present-day Lakewood, and turning it into a successful business. In 1850, the population of Brick was about 1,558, and the township was made up of small villages, including Adamston, Metedeconk, Herbertsville, Osbornville, Cedarbridge and part of Normandy Beach. At the time, Bay Head was also part of Brick, and so was Mantoloking, Point Pleasant Beach, and Bricksburg, which later became Lakewood. In the early years, residents made their living in the lumber industry, working in one of two iron forges, or cranberry, blueberry and poultry farming. They also fished and hunted in pristine forests, the Manasquan and Metedeconk Rivers, Barnegat Bay, Kettle Creek, and the Atlantic Ocean. With 128.79 miles of waterfront property, Brick has more waterfront than any other municipality in the state, which can be attributed to much of its growth. Brick was an ideal location for developers to set up vacation communities, so from the 1920s until the 1940s, developers set up subdivisions that included a cottage, clubhouse, beach and other amenities. The population exploded after World War II when a housing shortage developed upon the return of soldiers who married, started families and looked for a place to live. When the Garden State Parkway was completed in 1954, people from North Jersey and New York suddenly found it easy to travel to Ocean County for vacations and weekends, and many bought summer homes. At the time, a three-bedroom ranch cost about $6,000. Businesses opened, tax ratables increased, and thousands took advantage of (Brick - See Page 6)
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