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─Photo courtesy Larry Reid Flooding is still an issue in the Normandy Beach section of the township.

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The gover ning body awarded a $378,230 bid for isolated drainage and roadway improvements to Captain Construction from South River during the most recent Township Council meeting.

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The project consists of miscellaneous drainage improvements with the Associated Roadway Rehabilitation to correct drainage and other issues at scattered locations, including: A drainage pipe replacement bet ween homes at 677 Millbrook

Road; drainage improvements at the intersection of Forge Pond Road and Tilford Blvd.; drainage improvements and road repair at 38 Rochester Drive and at 114 Bretonian Drive ne a r Be a ch Cou r t; drainage and roadway improvements north

of Mantoloking Road on Stuyvesant Road; and mill and overlay of existing roadway on Unity Drive.

Mayor John G. Ducey said that bid notices had been provided to 67 prospective bidders, from which 14 requested (Flood - See Page 8)

2021 Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Sadly, the Boulevard in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park will be less green this year.

Due to the spread of the coronavirus and conditions which stymied fundraising efforts of the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Committee, the popular event has been canceled.

A comment by the Pa r a d e C om m it t e e noted that “although we are all disappointed, the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has decided to cancel this year’s parade in Seaside

Heights. Let’s hope the luck of the Irish will keep us safe and we’ll be back bigger and better next year.”

The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee posted to their Facebook page, their wish for everyone to be safe, that the end of the pandemic

will come and that they would be raising “a pint of Guinness next year for St. Patrick’s Day or do it at home this year.”

“This is a sad time for everyone – we are working together to plan future events as soon as possible. Please be safe,” the post added.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many e ve n t s t h r o u g h o u t Ocean County and beyond to be canceled last year, such as the Ocean County Fair.

The Belmar based St. Patrick’s Day Parade which inspired the start of the Ocean County (Parade - See Page 18)

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Officials Discuss Foodtown Site’s Latest Delay

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - “What’s going on with the former Foodtown site?”

During his monthly Facebook live sessions, Mayor John G. Ducey said this is one of the most frequently asked questions from residents.

Redevelopment of the 11-acre site of the former Foodtown on Route 70 has hit another delay before construction could begin there on a sports dome and a mixed-use retail complex.

“We are through with the hardest part, which is the CAFRA (Coastal Area Facility Review Act) permit,” the mayor said. “That was a huge step - we got that approval in November 2020, and we thought it was smooth sailing, and then the County Planning Board got involved, as they should.”

CAFRA is overseen by the State Department of Environmental Protection. It governs construction near bodies of water to protect waterways from pollution.

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Commissioner Vicari Withdraws From Governor Race

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari has withdrawn his name for consideration for the governor’s race this year. He urged that whoever does get the nod should faithfully serve Ocean County residents and not just look to them as a pack of votes.

Vicari is the longest-serving Commissioner (formerly called Freeholder) in the state, and had formerly been mayor and committeeman in Toms River, and superintendent of Berkeley Township Schools.

He had been on a short list of candidates to be screened by the Ocean County Republican Club for their endorsement. If he had won, he (Vicari - See Page 7)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eATured L eTTer Monmouth County School Boards Association Honors Local School Trustees January marks School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, and the Monmouth County School Boards Association adopted a resolution commending the dedication and effort of local school trustees throughout the county.

“School board members devote countless hours to their communities and public education, on behalf of children. They do this without receiving any compensation,” states the Monmouth County School Boards Association’s resolution. “Many local board members dedicate extraordinary amounts of time and effort to attend training and to reach out to state and federal lawmakers on behalf of their communities’ children.”

Since the first School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey in 2002, the State Board of Education, the state-level public body that regulates public education, has approved resolutions to honor the work done by local school board members.

“Local school boards oversee their communities’ education programs and work with chief school administrators to set goals for our children’s education,” said Al Miller, president of the Monmouth County School Boards Association. “With

more than 5,000 men and women serving on the state’s local boards of education, school board members constitute the largest group of public officials in New Jersey.”

“School Board Recognition Month was designed to thank current and former school board members for their dedication on behalf of, and service to, their communities,” said Michael McClure, New Jersey School Boards Association president. “New Jersey’s local school boards serve as the community’s voice in setting goals for their schools.”

As an advocacy and service organization for the state’s local boards of education, NJSBA is spearheading a statewide School Board Recognition Month effort.

The National School Boards Association began School Board Recognition Month in the early 1990s, and various other states followed suit by dedicating one month of the year to recognize the contributions of local board members.

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Defend Your Tax Dollars

A sign on the front lawn of our country will read: “America For Sale, Cheap,” because the majority of voters didn’t do the math in favor of diligent management of their hard-earned tax dollars. Seventy-million-plus Americans voted to put a businessman back in the White House, again.

This is some 7-plus-million more than in 2016. These voters could see the disparity of the USA paying the World Health Organization some 500 million dollars compared to some 30 million dollars that China pays, and yet China has 5 times more population than the USA. This disparity is an assault on the tax dollars of hard-working Americans. Biden has already announced re-entry of the USA into this Organization, without question.

Just as “yo-yo” dieting is dangerous, so too is “yoyo” governing that will be forced on Americans’ hardearned tax dollars. America cannot be the “piggy-bank” of the world, just as we cannot be the “policeman” of the world. Americans’ hard-ear ned tax dollars appropriated for support at home, or abroad, must mandate parity, accountability and recipient merit, without exceptions, but this rarely happens.

Biden wants to restore unity, but for the past 4 years he and “his party” have been doing the exact opposite with their mocking, purported lies and refusal to accept a duly elected president and his supporters, which is blatantly hypocritical. It is also hypocritical when they say abortion should be rare, but allow it to become abortion-out-of-control. It’s not fair that the defenseless, little human being in the womb, many fully grown, should have its life snuffed out. Perhaps, in place of abortion, women will be paid to bring their unborn child to term, if COVID continues to kill us at this

increasingly alarming rate.

Tell the “Big Guy” that all the men in our families served in the military before receiving FREE college, and there is no such thing as a FREE lunch. If he dares tell you that “yo-yo” governing is OK, because he has the legal right to print monies, he’s correct. But, printing money, taxing and spending to an extreme is not sustaining. Speak out!

Defend Your Tax Dollars!

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Vaccination Mega-Site Needed at the Shore The opening of vaccinations to people age 65 and up has caused an overwhelming crush of vaccination requests in the shore region, home of the state’s largest concentration of seniors.

Ocean County is the epicenter of this demand. The county’s Toms River vaccine clinic filled the first 2 months of its appointment schedule within minutes!

The delay in getting access to vaccination appointments is unacceptable!

Meanwhile, it’s a hardship for seniors to travel two to three hours round-trip to get each of the two vaccination doses at the nearest state “mega-sites” in Gloucester or Middlesex County.

All Shore residents, especially vulnerable seniors, need the state to establish a mega-site in the region now.

Rich Wieland Toms River

Remote Schooling Can’t Go On Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to “Lakehurst Returns To School Despite Objections,” published January 23 in The Manchester Times.

Every other district in

this area needs to take note of all the concerns those parents stated. Every child right now is getting a subpar education and the school districts are doing a huge disservice by not allowing families who want their children to attend an in-person full week to go in.

Our society is not built to allow parents to stay home to teach our children full time, we pay taxes for schools and teachers to take this burden from us so we can work and be productive within the community too.

By keeping us all home our children are growing to be the most under-educated generation to date. This is not because parents do not want to teach their children (maybe some do not) but we do not have the time or resources to do it as well as a professional educator.

Jessica Smith Manchester

Chris Christie Get Off My TV I thought we had seen the last of Chris Christie. The useless former governor who did absolutely nothing for us. Even in a Republican county, he just said “thanks for the votes” and went his merry way. Can you think of a single thing he did for Ocean County?

And now ABC has him as some kind of commentator.

I thought maybe it was a one-time thing but he’s on there all the time now.

And he never has anything interesting to say. He just spews out talking points. I get that they need a token Republican, but couldn’t they do any better than him?

He was the first to try to glom onto Trump’s coattails. And since Tr ump kicked him to the curb, now he’s critical of Trump. Make up your mind. Whether or not you like Trump is a black or white decision.

It’s not something you can bounce back and forth depending on the mood of the country.

Obviously, he’s just positioning himself for another presidential run but don’t forget his terrible legacy.

He kicked people off the beach and then spent the day there with his family.

He caused the bridge traffic jam that could have killed someone if an ambulance got stuck. He tried school funding reform that didn’t really go anywhere. He’s a typical politician, and I’ve had enough of typical politicians.

So when I see him on the news I shout “Chris Christie get the hell off my TV!” David Rudrow Toms River

My Congressman Chris Smith I am so proud to be represented by Congressman Chris Smith in not only New Jersey, but also in Washington, D.C. I know I can always place trust in Congressman Smith to help me resolve issues and be there to support me. Congressman Smith and his staff have gone above and beyond to help myself and others through difficult times.

Nonetheless, Congressman Smith always keeps things in perspective.

Congressman Smith has been representing us since 1980. He has helped us by authoring over 40 laws and promoting human rights.

Also, he has used his leadership position to introduce laws focusing on autism.

In 2014, he brought in the Autism CARES Act of 2014, which improved the Public Health Service Act. Congressman Smith effortlessly fights for our rights and fights for justice.

I could not be any more thankful to have a congressman like him. His achievements in victim trafficking and prevention can be seen domestically and internationally. His humanitarian spirit is what continues to keep our country flourishing.

Barry Fisher Manalapan

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

WASHINGTON, D.C. Building on an amendment he wrote in 2004 to create a Special Envoy to combat anti-Semitism, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) successfully pushed enactment of his Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act that expands the authority of the office and elevates the Envoy to that of Ambassador-at-Large, granting the position added clout to fight the rise in worldwide anti-Semitism.

“My new law will raise the Special Envoy to the rank of Ambassador-at-large, a high-level position that will allow the Special Envoy to report directly to the Secretary of State,” Rep. Smith said. “The official rank of Ambassador comes with greater seniority and diplomatic access not only here in Washington, but equally important, overseas in dealing with foreign governments. In short, it gives the Special Envoy the clout required do the job more effectively.

“Anti-Semitism is on the r ise in many cou nt r ies around the globe over the past 10 years. We’ve seen members of the Jewish community harassed, intimi-

Smith: Ambassador-at-Large Position Created To Combat Anti-Semitism

dated, assaulted and even killed. We’ve seen sacred places like synagogues and graves desecrated. We’ve heard the use of anti-Semitic slurs and threats, and the open targeting of the State of Israel with what the great Soviet refusenik and former religious prisoner Natan Sharansky told me are the ‘three Ds’– demonization, double-standards and de-legitimization of Israel.

“With the rise of online anti-Semitism, hate abroad knows no borders and poisons our communities here at home. We need to integrate our efforts both in the United States and abroad to stop the hate and keep our communities safe,” said Smith, a founding member of both the House Anti-Semitism Caucus and the Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism, which is comprised of legislative-branch members from Israel, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

The Special Envoy’s mission is to combat discrimination and hatred toward Jews, and develop and implement foreign policy to fight anti-Semitism. Under Smith’s new law, the Special

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“I make this decision after careful and

Envoy position would also: be the primary advisor to the U.S. gover nment in monitoring and combating anti-Semitism; not be saddled with duties irrelevant to combating and anti-Semitism, nor “double-hatted” with other positions or responsibilities that distract from the central focus of anti-Semitism.

Smith was especially grateful to one of his bill’s the 87 co-sponsors, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL), for working to pass the bipartisan bill, as well as Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Jackie Rosen (D-NV) and Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY), along with their staffs, for their hard work in securing passage on the Senate side, and numerous Jewish groups who fought hard for this legislation.

Rabbi Aaron Kotler, President and CEO of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood said, “Congressman Smith has been a world leader in the effort to combat anti-Semitism, keeping the spotlight on the scourge of global hate. In our troubled times, we need his leadership more than ever. Smith led the 2004 Congressional effort to create a U.S.

thoughtful discussions with my family. I also want to devote my full-time efforts to serving the residents of Ocean County, who overwhelmingly supported my re-election as Freeholder last November,” Vicari said.

He promised that he would support the gubernatorial candidate that is endorsed by

Bay Head School Announces Kindergarten Enrollment BAY HEAD – Bay Head School will be holding kindergarten registration by appointment only for a Zoom interview during the week of February 22 through February 26, for all students, tuition, and Bay Head residents, who are planning on attending the Bay Head School in the fall of 2021. Children must be 5 years old by October 1, 2021, to apply.

The Registration will take place for Bay Head School through a Zoom meeting with the principal

and the kindergarten teacher. The meeting will last approximately 10 minutes.

Appointments will be between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. and can be scheduled by calling Mrs. Trainor at 732-892-0668.

For more information, visit the ‘Enrollment’ page under the ‘Our School’ tab at bayheadschool.org to download and complete the required documentation.

Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Now he has strengthened the position of Special Envoy by legislation that accords the Envoy ambassadorial rank.

Good people of all faiths owe him a debt of thanks for helping keep racism at bay and for protecting civilized society.”

Nathan Diament, Executive Director for the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center, said, “The Jewish community is very grateful for Rep. Chris Smith’s leadership in getting this legislation enacted. Sadly, we have seen a surge of anti-Semitic incidents around the world in recent years. With the passage of this legislation, Congress is providing powerful new tools to the State Department to lead impactful international efforts to combat what has been aptly called ‘the world’s oldest form of hatred’ and roll back the tide of anti-Jewish hate.”

Chaplain Yaakov Wenger, of the National Chaplains Association, stated, “The National Chaplains Association applauds President Donald J. Trump for approving Congressman Chris Smith’s important bill which will help battle the

scourge of anti-Semitism worldwide. Congressman Smith has been a staunch fighter of global hate and bigotry for decades, and true advocate for human r ights. T he president’s signing of the bill is a welcome step in battling divisiveness and hate.”

Rabbi Avi Schnall, director of the New Jersey office of Agudath Israel, said, “We are very grateful for Congressman Smith’s persistence with seeing and ensuring this that bill became law.” At a time when anti-Semitism is on an alarming increase, now more than ever we need the Special Envoy to have the stature to be able to combat and do whatever we can to fight anti-Semitism.

Lakewood community leaders Eli Tabak and Eli Liberman, who spearheaded Special Envoy Elan Car r’s histor ic visit to Lakewood in 2019, said, “Congressman Smith’s success in elevating the position of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to that of Ambassador is but the latest in a long and distinguished history of his efforts to lead the global fight against

the Ocean County Republican Screening Committee on February 6.

“My reasons for entering the governor’s race was based entirely on helping our local residents. Ocean County’s political support is critical to any Republican candidate running for governor. By entering the race, I wanted to draw attention to the special needs and concerns of our citizens.

Too often in the past I have seen candidates for statewide office come to Ocean County “for the votes.” I want to make it clear to anyone seeking our county’s support, that our “votes” come from our people. People with real and critical concerns. Senior citizens, veterans and young families that need help from Trenton. I hope my brief endeavor into state politics has focused attention on our needs here in Ocean County,” he said.

Indeed, after Chris Christie had won his first term as governor, he came to Ocean County, thanking voters here and stating

hate. We greatly appreciate his focus on rooting out anti-Semitism, and the need to address it publicly and forcefully. Seeing Congressman Smith take this initiative, especially during such tumultuous times, is so important to all people of good will. We are grateful for his leadership and proud that this champion of human rights represents Lakewood.”

On two separate occasions, the House voted overwhelmingly to approve Smith’s new law to elevate the U.S. Envoy to Ambassador-at-Large, once in September 2018 and the second time in Januar y 2019. Each time, the Senate stalled the bill despite widespread support from numerous organizations, i ncludi ng the Ag ud ath Israel, Anti-Defamation League, B’nai B’rith International, the Simon Wiesenthal Center, the American Jewish Committee, Hadassah, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and the Jewish Federations of North America the Orthodox Union.

The Senate finally approved the bill on December 16, 2020 and it was signed by the President.

that he couldn’t have done it without them.

“I appreciate the support of my colleagues on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and the encouragement I have received from local mayors, other elected officials and friends,” Vicari said. “My success in more than 40 years of public service has been based in part on the tone and theme of my campaigns, which have always centered on facts and issues and never on personal attacks, unlike so many of the political contests we see today. Had I chosen to continue my quest for the governor’s office, I can assure everyone that this campaign would have taken the high road.

As a life-long educator, I hope this can be a lesson to everyone, from either party, who decides to seek public office.”

This was not the fi rst time Vicari had considered a run for this office. At least one other time he had put out feelers to gauge his candidacy going back at least 15 years.

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Continued From Page 1 the actual bid package. Eight bids were received that ranged from the winning low bid of $378,230 up to $1,258,960.

During public comment, Normandy Beach resident Robert Palmisano asked why a NJ DOT (Department of Transportation) Municipal Aid grant would not be used to raise the area of Broad Avenue that has the lowest elevation.

Residents in the barrier island community have been complaining that the high tides are occurring with more frequency, making Broad Avenue impassable from 7th Avenue to Journey’s End at Ellison Drive.

Brick and Toms River applied separately to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Fiscal Year 2021 Municipal Aid Program for grant funds. Brick was awarded $417,028 and Toms River was awarded $323,600.

The scope of the project is at the border with Toms River since it is a shared service application, which is how the grant application was written.

The project’s goal is to alleviate flooding issues in the area, with a focus on elevating the road surfaces of Broad Avenue and portions of 5th, 6th, and 7th Avenues, leaving one of the lowest sections of Broad Avenue

continuing to flood, which affects some 50 homes there, Palmisano said.

“I know you’ve applied for a second grant with FEMA...but there’s no guarantee you’re gonna get that grant,” he said.

“We’re asking for immediate assistance for that section of Broad Avenue, so either include it in the current project that’s being designed and planned for, or switch over the streets.”

Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said the project will have to be done in stages as funding becomes available.

“From the beginning, we said it was a large-scale project and it was not likely to be funded through one program,” she said.

Brick has applied for two grants to continue work on the project - a (Federal Emergency Management Agency) grant and a NJ DOT grant. She said both are in the queue to be reviewed and decided. FEMA has requested some additional information, which is a good sign, she added.

“It is not the intention to do one without the other, but they will not be timed at the same time because they’re two different funding sources with two different processes for how you spend the money,” Bergin said.

For the shared services agreement, Toms River will be hiring a consulting firm to design the roadway elevation project within the next few months, she said.

Habitat For Humanity Announces Live Cooking Class

OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity for a live cooking demonstration with award-winning chef, Ralph Colasurdo from Mulberry Street! Together, they will create a meal that appeals to every palate and pair it with wine for the occasion.

Registrants will be entered to win a $100 certificate to Mulberry Street and will be announced at the end of the event.

The event will take place on February 10 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Tickets are $30 and you must register for the event at nohfh.com/food-love-home-fundraiser.

A follow-up email will be sent to you two weeks before the event with a detailed ingredient and equipment list and zoom link.

For more information, contact Cristina at programservices@nohf h.com.

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Council Extends Deadline For Animal Licenses

BRICK – The Township Council unanimously approved a resolution extending the deadline to obtain a license for all dogs and cats ages seven-months and older to March

1. The $1/month administrative late fee will go into effect after March 1.

For information on animal licenses, visit the Clerk’s Page on the Township website.

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Ocean County Board Of Health Re-Elects Officers

By Bob Vosseller TOMS R I V ER – Members of the Ocean County Board of Health (OCBOH) recently voted to re-elect its current board of officers for 2021.

John J. Mallon was re-elected as the Board’s chairman, a title he’s held for more than 20 years. Mallon was first voted chairman on January 7, 1998.

OCHD Public Health Coordinator/ Officer Daniel Regenye said, “Mr. Mallon has served the board with untiring dedication and commitment in striving to provide Ocean County residents with some of the best public health services and programs in the state.”

Regenye said Mallon, “still has the same enthusiasm and drive that he had when he was first voted to the office back when I was a much younger civil servant and public health official at the health department.”

“His leadership and experience is an extremely valuable asset – especially during this historic public health crisis.

We’ll continue to rely on his leadership and direction as chairman for another term,” Regenye added.

S e n a t o r Rob e r t Si nge r w a s a l s o re-elected as vice-chairman. The Senator became a member of the OCBOH on March 24, 1982. He was named Secretary/Treasurer from 1983 through 1998 and has held the title of vice-chairman since1999.

For more than four decades, Singer has served Ocean County with 27 years serving in the New Jersey State Legislature. The Senator is also the senior ranking member of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Services Committee.

Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gerry P. Little who serves as liaison to the OCBOH said, “I’ve known Senator Singer for a long time and have proudly worked side-by-side with him as liaison to the board of health.”

Lit tle a dde d t hat Se n at or Si nge r “ h a s c ont r ibut e d so much i n sig ht , experience and wisdom to this board and I look for ward to another year working with him as vice-chair man of the Ocean County Board of Health in 2021.”

Senator Singer sponsored legislation requiring healthcare workers to tell their employer of infectious disease outbrea k s at ot her facilit ies where they are employed. This bill was re-

cently advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Services Committee.

The senator also had a bill pass the c om m it t e e r ega rd i ng e n s u r i ng t he safety of nursing home residents and making their well-being a top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regenye said, “you can’t replace this type of experience. Senator Singer has dedicated a big portion of his career to protecting people who can’t help themselves and serving the public health needs of Ocean County residents.”

“He’s a doer, great motivator, and just as important, he’s a great listener.

As vice-chairman, Senator Singer is extremely in-tune with the needs of the Ocean County Board of Health and a loyal supporter of our programs and services and always encourages new and forward-thinking ideas,” Regenye said.

Lacey Township Business Administrator/Clerk Veronica Laureigh was voted back as OCBOH Secretary/Treasurer – a title she’s held since 2018.

She has served on the board of health since April 7, 1999.

M a l l o n n o t e d t h a t “a s b u s i n e s s ad m i n ist rator for a la rge tow nsh ip (Lacey), Ms. Laureigh brings a whole r a nge of expe r ie nce to t h is boa rd.

She’s incredibly smart and her talent in finance, human resources and other areas is a sig nif icant benef it when it comes to providing guidance to a health department the size of Ocean County. She’s a top-notch professional.”

Regenye said, “I could n’t be any more pleased with the re-election of our off icers. It’s impor tant we have consistent leadership as we move into the next round of the pandemic. They have all been with us through other public health issues such as Superstorm Sandy, the H1N1 outbreak and measles epidemic, just to name a few.”

“All of our board members bring their unique qualifications and backgrounds to the table and we’re extremely lucky and proud we have them leading the Ocean Count y Health Depar t ment,” Regenye added.

The Ocean County Board of Health will re-appoint or appoint new members in March. For additional information regarding the Ocean County Board of Health and Ocean Count y Health Department, visit ochd.org.

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Around The Jersey shore Residents Asked To Nominate Big Trees For Registry

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BRICK – The Brick Township Office of Senior Services is offering a number of classes and activities via Zoom. Some of the activities being offered include: • Yoga: offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – There is a lot of history in Ocean County. Some of these big, old trees have seen quite a lot of it.

The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Ocean County Shade Tree Commission is urging residents to nominate big trees throughout the county for a Big Tree Registry.

The Big Tree Registry is a compilation of the largest native and naturalized tree species in the county. Residents will nominate the trees that have environmental and historical value that should be conserved for future generations.

Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines recently visited downtown Toms River to examine a sweet g um t ree (liquidamber styraciflua) at Mott Place which clearly fit the bill of one of Ocean County’s big trees.

Haines, who serves as liaison to the County’s Parks and Recreation Department, joined the agency’s director, Michael Magnum, in measuring the tree’s circumference, noting it was almost 10 feet.

The tree height of 70 feet and the crown spread of 68 feet makes it a perfect candidate for the county’s Big Tree list.

“This tree is probably 100 years old if not older. We have big trees gracing lands across this county. We want to know about them in order to preserve and protect them. Big trees play an important role in the health of our environment and ultimately our health,” she said.

Some of the environmental benefits of big trees include the removal of tons of pollution in the air; combating climate

change by removing carbon dioxide; preventing water runoff, erosion and water pollution; preventing flooding; providing wildlife habitats; and the tree roots help filter ground water by absorbing nutrients and toxins.

Haines added that “big trees provide up to 600 times the environmental benefits of typical trees. It is important that these trees are documented to keep them from being removed.”

Large trees that preserve history and provide historic value are also called Heritage or Witness trees.

She said, “many trees also have historic value and have been around for hundreds of years. The only way for these trees to truly tell their story is for us to preserve and appreciate them for the value and pleasure they bring to the county.”

Since the 1930s Ocean County has been part of the New Jersey Forest Service (NJFS), who oversees the state Big Tree Conservation Program and keeps a record of the largest trees in the state.

Ocean County has 23 trees listed on the NJFS Big Tree Registry with most of them located on the grounds of Georgian Court University in Lakewood Township.

Those seeking to nominate a big tree should go to the Ocean County Parks Facebook page (@OceanCountyParks), or the Ocean County Parks website oceancountyparks.org to fi nd the necessary forms, as well as instructions as to how to measure the tree.

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Around The Jersey Shore MELANOMA OF THE EYE Although melanoma occurs most often on the skin, it can develop in the eye since melanoma develops in the cells that produce “melanin,” the pigment that gives both skin and eyes their color. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the “uvea,” the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Also known as “uveal melanoma,” this type of cancer can occur in the front part of the uvea (iris and ciliary body) or in the rear portion of the uvea (choroids layer). While “primary eye cancer” starts in the eye, 90 percent of melanomas start in the skin, which means they are “secondary eye cancer.”

It is not clear why eye melanomas develop. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. If your ophthalmologist suspects that you have ocular melanoma, he or she may recommend more tests. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.

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Community Foundation of South Jersey Supports Operation Warm-Up Jersey Shore

HADDONFIELD – Operation Warm Up South Jersey set a goal of distributing 3,200 free new winter coats to children in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Thanks in part to a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) COVID-19 Response Fund, along with other funding partners, children in need will be able to stay warm during the cold winter months. The coat giveaway was organized by the national non-profit Operation Warm, in conjunction with the Fulfill New Jersey food bank and Better Education for Kids, Inc. The coats and family meal kits were distributed via socially-distant drive-thru

events during the month of November.

The South Jersey COVID-19 Response Fund was launched in March. It is currently the only private campaign focused solely on the eight-county Southern New Jersey region. It was established to provide flexible grant dollars to nonprofits helping South Jersey neighbors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, $693,500 has been awarded from the Response Fund to 99 organizations serving Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem Counties.

“During an extraordinary crisis like the one we are facing, it is critical that communities unite, nonprofits develop creative partnerships, and neighbors care for each other,” said CFSJ Executive Director Andy Fraizer. “For more than two decades, Operation Warm has been providing warmth, confidence, and hope to children in need through the gift of a new winter coat made just for them. We are proud to join with six other philanthropic organizations that have come together to help children in South Jersey during these difficult times.”

The needs of local nonprofit organizations remain significant during this ongoing public health and economic crisis. For more information on how individuals or organizations can make a donation, funding priorities, and how to apply for a grant, please visit southjerseyresponsefund.org.

Virtual Comedy Night To Benefit Local Nonprofits

OCEAN COUNTY – The Jewish Federation of Ocean County is hosting a second Oy Corona – Night of Comedy on February 23 at 7:30 p.m.

The virtual program will be hosted by comedic actress Sharon Geller, who will present her show “Knock, Knock…Who’s There? A Talmudic Take on Comedy” and the joke-telling competition.

Participants choose their own favorite local nonprofit organizations to benefit from the prizes awarded; 1st place receives a $250 grant, 2nd place $150, and 3rd place $100.

Last year’s event ended in a tie between Gary Hyman and Rabbi Michael Jay with the top prize going to Chai Lifeline and the JCC of LBI. For more information and to register to attend, visit jewishoceancounty.org/ oycorona.

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Around The Jersey shore Psych Students Get Training From Prosecutor’s Office

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Psychiatry students will have hands-on learning thanks to a partnership between the Department of Psychiatry at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

Post Graduate Year Two (PGY2) Psychiatry residents will be in a forensic rotation at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit. Two residents will be there in one- to twomonth rotations. They will be affiliated with Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune or Ocean Medical Center in Brick.

This kind of partnership is the first of its kind in New Jersey, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.

“The goal of this innovative partnership is to immerse the psychiatry residents in an atmosphere where they have a panoramic view of criminal cases so they can see the potential roles they may play in forensic psychiatry. The partnership will allow psychiatry residents to attend court appearances with our Assistant Prosecutors and observe seasoned forensic psychiatrists testify in Ocean County Superior Court. The psychiatric residents will receive didactic training throughout their rotation with regard to Chapter 4 of the New Jersey 2C Criminal Code as well as instruction on courtroom etiquette and the nuances of the criminal justice system. The psychiatry residents will review cases that include issues revolving around competency, not guilty by reason of insanity, KROL hearings and diversionary programming,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

“These psychiatry residents will also review medical records and interview defendants that may be pending entry into various OCPO-led programs such as Ocean County Helping Hand initiatives, Mental Health Diversion or the Veteran’s Diversion Program. We are grateful to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine for sharing their psychiatry residents with us and we look forward to working with them to help us navigate difficult cases involving mental illness,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

“We are proud to be part of this innovative collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Relationships between our healthcare system and criminal justice system are critical to the training of our

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psychiatrists and partnerships like this one place our trainees at the cutting edge of mental health education,” said Dr. Ramon Solhkhah, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health for the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

“This is a natural intersection for us…with regard to the mental health crisis facing this nation, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to leveraging our resources and expertise in order to ensure the psychiatrists of today and tomorrow have the most comprehensive training,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded.

Billhimer thanked Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Renee T. White and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit for their collaborative efforts relative to the Residency Partnership’s success and to ensure that defendants facing criminal charges are given the opportunity to access evaluations vital to an appropriate disposition.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Going The Extra Mile For Your Patients

The hearing-impaired population is frustrated enough trying to clarify conversations under normal listening conditions. However, the frustration intensifies when everyone around you is wearing a mask and not only is their voice “muffled” but you can’t even take advantage of visual cues to assist in lip reading. There are “face shields” that can help as well as masks with a clear covering around the mouth area. However, the majority of you typically wear a rewashable “cloth” mask or KN 95 mask.

2021 will still be the year of the “mask” and the best advice that I can give to you is…

Encourage your friends and family to speak slowly and clearly and make every attempt to have a face-to-face conversation.

Most of my patients are mainly staying home unless they need to visit a doctor or go to a grocery store. Thus, watching Television has increased dramatically amongst all of us. For at least 75% of my patients, even with the assistance of hearing aids, understanding the dialogue on the T.V. can be frustrating and many of you “need” closed-caption. For 99% of my patients, I always suggest that they consider “streaming the TV” which will provide them with the clearest sound quality.

What is TV streaming and how does it work?

Basically, we provide you with a small TV box that you plug into the audio out of either your TV or cable box. This creates a Bluetooth signal from your hearing aids directly to the TV. It’s comparable to streaming music from your smart phone

into I pods wirelessly. You can initiate streaming three ways: 1) turn it on via an APP that we install of your phone, 2) use a remote that we provide to you or 3) manually push a button on one of your hearing instruments. TV streaming may eliminate the use of close caption for many of you.

At Garden State Hearing, we provide the TV streaming box and remote (if necessary) at no charge for most of our patients. That’s at least a $450 savings. We even go the extra mile to come to your home and install the TV box at no cost to you if your technical skills preclude you from setting it up.

Going the extra mile for your patients is what we do at Garden State Hearing. Many hearing care practices don’t even discuss this option even though most hearing aids are “Bluetooth” enabled. Moreover, many practices expect you to “pay upfront” when purchasing hearing aids instead of offering them no interest payment plans. We offer 0% interest payment plans of up to 36 months. We, as a practice, pay the interest up front so you don’t have to incur this expense! In my professional opinion, all practices should offer no interest payment plans and discuss better ways to clarify the TV. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Izzy at ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com or make an appointment at one of our convenient offices (Toms River & Whiting: 732-818-3610 or Manahawkin 609-978-8926).

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

How Hawthorn Lowers Blood Pressure

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, and while doctors sometimes define this differently based upon your age, it is usually something like 140 over 90. These numbers are further defined as your systolic blood pressure over the diastolic blood pressure.

The systolic is always the first number, whereas the diastolic is the second number and it’s most important because it shows what the pressure is at rest.

Hypertension occurs due to several factors, usually not just one. You might see this condition occur in people who are sedentary and eating too much salt or drinking too much alcohol. You might see it in a smoker who is stressed and getting older. Your genetics play a role too.

There is age-old herb that I trust for all kinds of heart conditions including hypertension. It’s called hawthorn and it is in the same family as roses. Hawthorne is available widely at health food stores and online e-tailors in all kinds of forms like pills, powders and extracts. It’s not so much the leaf, it’s actually the berry of the hawthorn shrub that does the heavy lifting. The berry contains a high concentration of natural compounds which support your entire cardiovascular system.

Hawthorn has been used for centuries to support all kinds of cardiovascular disorders, and it can relax tight, constricted blood vessels. By relaxing them, there is less pressure inside, and therefore blood pressure comes down over time. Hawthorn does affect the nervous system, it is calming and has a mild sedative effect. But I do not recommend hawthorn at bedtime though. The reason for

this warning is that hawthorn is a diuretic.

Hawthorne was studied and compared to placebo and found to help people with type 2 diabetes who also had hypertension. The participants took 1,200 mg hawthorn extract in this particular study (doses vary greatly so keep that in mind), and those who took hawthorn had better (lower) blood pressures than those who took the dud pill. Hawthorn contains many polyphenols and antioxidants. It can be useful for many conditions including hypertension, a weak heart, congestive heart failure, shortness of breath and physical/athletic performance.

For that reason, you might consider taking hawthorn, but of course ask your doctor if it’s right for you. Because it reduces blood pressure, you will obviously see interactions with other medications used for hypertension. For example, hawthorn may exacerbate the blood pressure reducing effect of the following: • Beta blockers • Calcium channel blockers • ACE inhibitors • ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor blockers) • Diuretics • Digoxin • Others Side effects of hawthorn have been reported such as nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness and headaches. Side effects often occur when people mix the hawthorn with other medications which cause pressure to drop too low.

With hawthorn, it’s best to use lower dosages of the herb, and take it for a longer period of time, than to take high doses for a short term. Ask your doctor if it’s right for you.

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Continued From Page 1 Patrick’s Day Parade decades ago, was canceled earlier in the month and by tradition is held the weekend before the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

This would have marked the 37th annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade and like years past, would have drawn thousands of spectators to Seaside Heights on the second Saturday of March.

Per tradition, the day begins with a traditional Irish Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on the Boulevard and Grant Avenue

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Mayor Anthony Vaz noted that the parade was a popular event in Ocean County and one of his personal favorites as it “kicks off the spring season.”

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Around The Jersey shore Coronavirus Vaccination Event Draws Close To 500 People

By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE – Seniors, front line coronavirus fighters and essential workers drove up to a special vaccination event held recently at the Ocean Health Initiatives Administration Office Building parking lot.

The outdoor drive-through event ran from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with nearly 500 pre-registered people receiving their first dosage of the vaccine.

“Eligibility was determined by the state.

Not everyone had to be an OHI patient however, all registrants had a “portal” created in our system to create an immunization record,” said OHI’s Kristal Dias.

“We have 490, we could have up to 500. We only defrost as many as the consent forms we get. We have two more events coming up next week. Whatever we don’t use today will go toward those other events,” Dias said. She added that those who received their vaccination were then scheduled for their second dose which would be 28 days later.

She added, “at a mass event like this they will come back to the same location.”

Dias noted around 25-30 clinical and non-clinical staff were present to administer and assist with the vaccination process that day. The vaccine was from Moderna.

OHI is a nonprofit federally qualified health center that opened in 2003 has expanded to include seven health centers, a Mobile Medical Unit and two school-based wellness programs in Ocean and Monmouth counties.

The firm’s CEO Teresa Berger said, “This is our fourth event of this magnitude that we’ve had at this location. We had another one at our Freehold location. Today we’re slated to hit almost 500 vaccinations. We chose this location because of the size of the parking lot.”

“We have pharmacists in our mobile van drawing up all the vaccines. It has to remain at a specific temperature so we try to keep it in tens. You get 10 doses out of every one vile so if it is 485 we try to get that additional five because we don’t want to waste it. That is why we try to book in tens,” Berger said.

Dias added, “we have a provider on the other side of the lot and he checks every 15 or 30 minutes on whether they have allergies or anything like that.”

Howell resident Richard Wood was one of the hundreds getting the vaccine that day.

“This is great science and no one should be afraid to take this. Hopefully, this will slow the pandemic down from people getting it.”

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He was joined by three other members of his family who also received the vaccine.

“I’m a little apprehensive but I know it is necessary. I want to protect myself as well as others. I think it is a great thing.

You have to start somewhere. We have a lot ahead of us yet. I’m doing this because I also want to see my granddaughter. This is very well organized. You are in your car and not with people you don’t know and I feel safe,” Genia Mazurek of Jackson said.

Viviana Velez came from Sommerville for her vaccination. She works for Amnel, a pharmaceutical firm and said, “I believe the vaccine gives a chance and at least we don’t feel you will die from it. Science will take care of us.”

Sea Girt resident Paul Hooker was on line in the car with his wife Margo awaiting their turn to be vaccinated. “In the state of New Jersey this is not working because what they did was to sign up and they label you A, B or C. When the time comes for distribution… as long as you are 65 the protocol process completely ends there.”

Hooker added that he felt while grateful to receive the vaccine, that it should first go to police, fi rst responders and health care workers. “They should all be ahead of us. In the state they are but then when the distribution comes it is 65, they ask no other questions, just your date of birth.”

“We are grateful don’t get us wrong,”

Margo Hooker added.

“But there is a guilty feeling,” her husband added. “This system in New Jersey, it started to work but when you register for a space you feel good about it. Our friends told us to go to OHI and we got it right away.”

“That’s not right. The problem is that because it is not a federal program but a state program you have 50 states that are doing this all different. Right now New Jersey is getting the vaccine in the arm but not the right people. It is not fair, not right and we are a beneficiary of it but we didn’t do anything to gain the system,” he added.

OHI has Ocean County locations in Lakewood, Manahawkin, Little Egg Harbor, Lakehurst, Brick and Jackson. It primary and preventative health and dental care to Ocean and Monmouth County’s uninsured, underinsured and insured populations. Services include family and internal medicine, dental, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health and social services, podiatry and pharmacy services.

“History has shown us that vaccines are the key to stopping the spread of viruses.

Getting vaccinated is the most important thing we can all do to end the pandemic.

We are vaccinating as many people as we can each week, we won’t stop until everyone who wants a vaccination has one,” said OHI Vice President of Quality Assurance and Enabling Services Theresa Bello.

Report Of Drug Activity Leads To Arrests

By Chris Lundy BRICK – Police said a tip from residents led to the arrests of three people on drug charges.

The tip involved a Cypress Avenue home in the Cedarwood Park section of the township. The Street Crimes Unit detectives pulled over two vehicles on January 20 in relation to the investigation.

Dion Holmes, 27, of Lakewood, was charged with distribution of heroin, and possession of marijuana, Promethazine, heroin, and paraphernalia.

Nayelie Ibarra, 21, of Brick, was charged with possession of heroin, marijuana and paraphernalia, as well as being under

the influence of a controlled dangerous substance.

Margaret Bozzetti, 33, of Brick, was charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia.

C harges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Brick Police Chief James Riccio noted that this is another example of how collaboration between citizens and the police department can be successful.

Concerned citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity by calling police directly or using the Tip Line on the Brick Police website brickpd.com.

Police Make Arrest After Watching Suspect Shoot Up In Parking Lot

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By Chris Lundy BR ICK – Police were conducting surveillance at the Wawa on Brick Boulevard when they obser ved someone injecting a syringe into his arm while in a car in the parking lot.

The vehicle, a Chevy Equinox, was pulled over when it was leaving the area.

It was searched and police said they found heroin, cocaine, paraphernalia and a hypodermic syringe.

The driver, Michael Ritz, 27, from Jackson was arrested and charged with Possession of Heroin, Cocaine, Paraphernalia, and several motor vehicle violations including Driving Under the Inf luence.

The passenger, Robert Daly, 27, from Jackson was arrested and charged with Possession Cocaine and Paraphernalia.

C harges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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Continued From Page 1 The project had been approved by the DOT (Department of Transportation), who needed multiple traffic studies, and the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) CAFRA permits, who required additional traffic studies before going to the County Planning Board level, who are requiring further traffic studies, he said.

“So we had to re-hire our traffic engineer for another $7,500, that we have to pay to that firm for the County Planning Board to look at things that were already looked at by the DEP, which is a state agency, but even more importantly, to the DOT that’s a state agency in charge of traffic for the entire state,” the mayor said.

Once the County Planning Board approves the application, it comes back to Brick, when the project should move along quickly, he said.

The Brick Times, January 30, 2021, Page 21 “Another visit with the [township] Planning Board, and our council has to vote on the closing on the contract, and...the contractor will start building,” Mayor Ducey said.

Ocean County Administrator Carl Block said the application first came before the County Planning Board in June 2020 when they asked for a traffic study. In January they received a revised set of plans, he said.

“It was submitted to the DOT, which sent a Letter of No Interest,” Block said in a recent phone call.

While the project fronts Route 70, a state road, it is located adjacent to the intersection of Brick Boulevard, which is a county road.

Existing access to the site is available via driveways present along Brick Boulevard, which is why the project cannot proceed until it is reviewed by the county.

“We want to see if any improvements are needed to manage the flow of traffic,” Block said. “Is a deceleration lane needed? Is an acceleration lane needed? Show us the traffic

Trump Pardons Former Ocean County GOP Boss Gilmore

By Jason Allentoff OCEAN COUNTY – As the sun set on his final days as Commander-in-Chief, President Donald Trump granted clemency to 143 people including a familiar name to Jersey Shore residents: former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore.

According to a press release put out by The White House, President Trump pardoned 73 individuals and commuted the sentences of 70 others early January 20, just hours before his term ends.

Gilmore, 71, of Toms River, was convicted of not paying federal income tax for his employees and lying on a loan application.

He was sentenced to one year and one day in prison. Gilmore had been in the process of appealing his conviction on the tax evasion and fraud charges.

Back in December, Gilmore’s attorney, Kevin Marino, told Jersey Shore Online that they were petitioning for the entire appellate court to rehear the case-not just a panel.

All of that changed with President Trump’s decision. According to The White House release, Gilmore’s pardon is supported by Bill Stepien, Chris Christie, James McGreevey, James Florio, Donald DiFrancesco, John Bennett, Kimberly Guadagno, Thomas MacArthur,

Gerald Cardinale, Michael Testa, Jr., David Avella, Joseph Buckelew, Lawrence Bathgate II, Larry Weitzner, and Adam Geller.

The release went on to say that Gilmore was convicted for failure to pay payroll taxes and false statements but he has made important civic contributions over his career in New Jersey.

Gilmore is the grandson of late Seaside Heights mayor J. Stanley Tunney, of which the Tunney bridge between Toms River and Seaside is named.

Gilmore’s law firm did work for a number of towns, which dissolved their contracts with him after his arrest. He also had to step down from being chairman of the county Republicans.

Frank Holman took his place, but he is reportedly still very influential in local politics.

In fact, several sources stated that he persuaded local Republicans to back David Richter in the 3rd District Congressional race. Richter ultimately lost to incumbent Andy Kim. Gilmore has remained active in politics, attending county events and forming a political consulting firm with Commissioner Jack Kelly.

-Chris Lundy contributed to this report

Virtual Toast To Broadway On Feb. 6

TOMS RIVER – Join the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College for an incredible virtual evening with the stars of Broadway blockbusters Hamilton, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King and more. Welcome the magic of A Toast to Broadway into your home at 8 p.m. on February 6.

“Because the Broadway theaters are currently closed, we wanted to provide our community with an evening of music and a celebration of musical theater,” said Jessica Zawerczuk, assistant director of marketing and sales at the Grunin Center. “This will

be an amazing show featuring Tony Award winners and performers from your favorite Broadway shows. Join us, and raise a glass!”

A Toast to Broadway will feature: Sam Gravitte, Mark Kopitzke, Julius Thomas III, Morgan James, Bryce Pinkham, Jess Leprotto, Scarlett Strallen, Ann Hampton Callaway, Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett, Debbie Gravitte, Alli Mauzey, Dee Roscioli, LaKisha Jones, Hugh Panaro, Christiane Noll and Christine Andreas.

Tickets are $15 ($13.50 + $1.50 ticket fee). For more information, and to order tickets, visit grunincenter.org/event/toastto-broadway.

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counts and how they’ll work the traffic. We need to document it.”

Once the County Planning Board has the documentation, Block said they would review it and there would be a quick turnaround.

“It’s no reflection on the [Brick Democratic] mayor,” said Block, who has been an influential Ocean County Republican for decades.

“It’s a jurisdictional issue. We’ll cooperate 100 percent.”

This is just the latest delay for the project that has been mired in legal wrangling and litigation for years.

The township purchased the parcel in 2003 for $6.1 million to halt the development of a home improvement warehouse store.

The Foodtown building was demolished in September 2009 by M&M Realty Partners, who signed a redevelopment deal with the township to build a hotel and banquet hall on the site.

In January 2013, M&M asked for an amended plan that did not include either since an independent consultant said that a hotel was not economically feasible for the site. Instead, they proposed the construction of 192 condos and 19,000 square feet of retail space with 72 apartments above the stores.

Mayor Ducey said that the new plan was unacceptable, which brought progress at the site to a halt. Meanwhile, the township has

been paying debt service on the property and has been losing money on ratables for the site.

By 2014, the condo plan was the only plan that had been submitted for the site, so the administration put M&M on notice that the contract would be terminated in 90 days.

The termination became effective in December 2014, and in January 2015 the township was sued by M&M to have the agreement reinstated. The following month, the council passed an amended ordinance that residential would be a prohibited use at the site.

M&M received a Notice of Default, which was the first step in terminating the redevelopment agreement. After one day of testimony, Superior Court Judge Craig L. Wellerson asked the parties to meet and try to settle the case.

In May 2017 the township has reached a settlement with M&M: the land would pass from township ownership to two developers who would divide the parcel for two separate projects, The township would receive $5 million for the split parcel ($2.5 million from each developer) which had an assessed value of $4.8 million.

A new privately-owned and privately-run sports dome, to be developed by HFZ Brick LLC, is planned for the back 6.05 acres of the property, and M&M is going to build three retail buildings in the front.

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Little League Elects New President And Prepares For Spring Season

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Although the ongoing pandemic has been a challenge for local sports, the township of Brick is excited for its Little League 2021 spring season.

Last year, the Brick Little League 2020 Season was a huge success despite the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The League brought home the New Jersey Little League Division State Championship.

They were managed by Coach George Cavanaugh, who was a State Champion himself at the age of 12 for the former Brick National Little League in 1990.

After last year’s victory, the Brick Little League can’t wait to play at Edmond Hibbard Park in the Cherry Quay section of Brick for the spring season.

The League will continue to follow CDC guidelines and protocols to keep the players and families safe for the 2021 season.

In November of 2020, the League held their Annual Board Member Elections where former Professional Baseball Marketing Executive Mike Desmond was elected to an initial 2-year term as League President.

With two children in the League, Desmond has been involved in coaching, fundraising and helping run the younger age divisions the past four years. “I am honored to embrace the position of League President at Brick Little League and help write the next chapter of our league’s great history. Coming off of winning the

─Photo courtesy Brick Little League State Championship Manager George Cavanaugh (L) with new League President Mike Desmond (R) New Jersey Little League Division State Championship in 2020, and all of the excitement from the League’s parents, volunteers, coaches and players I am really excited about our future. Brick is most definitely a Baseball Town,� newly elected League President Mike Desmond said.

The Brick Little League 2021 Spring Season is scheduled to start April 3. In-Registration is set for February 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the 2021 Spring Season is also open online at the league website bricklittleleague.com for children between 4 to 6-years-old that reside in Brick Township (08723 & 08724). Teams begin to form in certain age groups beginning in February so register today!

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