The BRICK Times Vol. 21 - No. 42
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─Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn (Left) A crowd spilled out into the hallway, with residents eager to learn about a plan to build 59 homes. (Right) The proposed development would be in the woods, like these near Laurel Avenue. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - A larger crowd than what was expected came out to hear discussion of a plan that would build 59 houses on 31.63 acres of
woods owned by Visitation Roman Catholic Church and the Diocese of Trenton. The Planning Board hearing was postponed and moved to a larger venue in order to abide
by fire code limitations and to accommodate members of the public who filled the meeting room at Town Hall and overf lowed into the hallway during the February 23 meeting.
Developer DR Horton NJ/PA ℅ Robert Fesco plan to build homes that range from 2,300 to 3,200 square feet on the property, which lies east of Laurel Avenue, (Land - See Page 4)
Polar Bear Plunge: Big Crowds And Bigger Donations
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – It wasn’t the worst day of the winter to run into ice cold ocean water but it clearly gave a chill to around 6,300 people during this year’s Polar Bear Plunge. The plungers had a reason for freezing and it was to support Spe-
cial Olympics New Jersey. Whether they wore costumes like Vikings or Leprechauns - or simply bathing suits - when 1 p.m. arrived they ran into the 40-degree water and endured the frigid 32-degree February weather. Their mission was to raise money for
the Special Olympics which suffered a shortfall last year when the event went virtual due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Heather Anderson, the president and chief executive officer of Special Olympics NJ was on the scene to see the renewed energy of the
live event. “It is great to be back in Seaside Heights with our many sponsors and the law enforcement community. It is an army of humanity here that support our athletes.” She noted that 26,000 you ng p e o ple p a rt icipat e i n Sp e cial Olympics New Jersey
prog r a ms a nd t hey participate for free. Eighty-two cents of each dollar raised goes directly to those programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.” The effort more than reached its $2 million fundraising goal which (Polar - See Page 6)
March 5, 2022
Town Agrees To Demo Houses, But Are They Empty?
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The Township Property Maintenance Board has recommended to proceed with demolition orders for five properties that have been found in default after failing to make repairs or perform other work to secure the properties, said Council President Vincent Minichino during the most recent Township Council meeting. The governing body passed a resolution authorizing the receipt of bids to secure the properties and approve the demotion process for 80 West Granada Drive, 24 Adair Drive, 478 East End Avenue, 204 Winchester Drive, and 357 Kelly Avenue. “Owners still have time to be in compliance with the Board’s orders while the township proceeds with the preparation of bid specs and completes the bidding process,” Minichino said. (Demo - See Page 4)
Local American Lithuanian Group Rallies To Support Ukraine
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – More than a dozen members of the Cent ral New Jersey Chapter of American Lithuanian Community gathered at the Ocean County Administration building on Saturday to show solidarity with Ukraine. L oret a G a ret t son , a Ma n a hawk i n resident, joined the gathering with her husband, mother and two young daughters. She explained why she and other Lithuanian immigrants felt such passion about supporting Ukraine from attacks. “We know Russian aggression,” said Garettson. “We were occupied for fifty years during and after World War II. (Support - See Page 5)
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