The BRICK Times Vol. 25 - No. 26
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Activists Demand Climate Resiliency On Sandy Anniversary
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By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – With the turbulent ocean sea visible from the window of the Sawmill restaurant’s second floor as an added reminder of Superstorm Sandy that hit the Jersey Shore 13 years ago, several speakers addressed members of the news media about concerns of the future. The speakers noted that Superstorm Sandy’s legacy calls for building a more resilient New Jersey. The massive storm hit the Jersey coastline on October 29, 2012 bringing 80 mile-per-hour wind and a record-breaking storm surge as high as 14 feet. The massive storm coincided with a full moon and a high tide that rebounded its impact, causing hundreds of thousands of residents displaced from their homes. Two million people lost power and 34 New Jerseyans were lost. It was the fourth costliest storm in U.S. history, with damages totaling $30 billion in the Garden State alone. The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) hosted the event which carried the theme that
Ciattarelli, Sherrill: How They Will Fight High Electric Bills By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – The cost of electricity increased by 40 percent as demand spiked in the region. This is an issue that affects everyone, so our reporter reached out to gubernatorial candidates - Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill - in separate phone interviews to discuss their plans to address the cost of electricity. This is the second of three articles. The first article was about school funding, published last week. The final article is an open forum for the candidates to discuss what’s important to them.
recovery efforts brought various response and recovery organizations together after Superstorm Sandy but the call for stronger climate resiliency policies to protect the state is necessary now. Speakers highlighted the ongoing effects of climate change on coastal communities and the urgent need to be proactive before the next storm. LCV Campaign Manager Luke Pavlov said the group’s environmental 2026 program’s point “is to make the environment a top issue. We want to hold all candidates accountable. He noted neither state gubernatorial candidate (Republican Jack Ciattarelli or Democrat Mikie Sherrill) responded to an inquiry about their position on the issues of sustainability. “These storms are never going away. We want to do our part to see that we are planning for these storms and resiliency in the future,” Pavlov said. Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association Vice President Paul Jeffrey reminded attendees that Ortley Beach, a barrier island section of Toms River, (Activists - See Page 4)
November 1, 2025
Local Charities Awarded Grants
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Over $43,000 in checks ranging from $500 to $10,024 were awarded to local service providers during the most recent Township Council Meeting. Every year, the township receives the funding as part of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Public Services Program, which is then awarded by the township to local non-profit organizations. “It is my honor every year to celebrate the individuals who have won our Community Development Block Grants for the year,” said Mayor Lisa Crate. “Each year we are very fortunate that we are able to give funding to these wonderful programs that take place throughout our town and really work to help the people who live (here) and where they need it most.” The Arc of Ocean was awarded $5,000, whose representative said the Arc is celebrating 70 years this year. The organization provides programs and services to about 1,100 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Brick and throughout Ocean County. The grant will specifically support the Arc’s Employment Support Program, which helps about 100 of their clients who are interested in competitive employment by providing the tools, skills and confidence to go out and work in the community. The Brick Morning Rotary received a $2,500 check. Member Charlie Bacon said the money would be used to support their mission, “The Shore Movement Food Drive.” The organization has partnered with Wingman Planning to address food insecurity in Ocean County. Caregiver Volunteers of Central New Jersey (Grants - See Page 5)
Ciattarelli, Sherrill In Their Own Words By Chris Lundy true was said or if more clarification was needed. The JERSEY SHORE - In this last installment of our third part of the interview was “dealer’s choice,” where coverage of the governor race, we give the floor to each candidate was given an opportunity to speak their Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill to discuss what’s minds about any topic. The results are below. on their minds. Ciattarelli was interviewed by this newspaper on Jack Ciattarelli September 22. Sherrill was interviewed on October 14. Jack Ciattarelli used his time to rapid fire through a Their media people were told ahead of time that school list of issues and how he felt about them. He began by funding and utility costs would be the primary concern going back to education, stating that public school tests of the interviews. These became the first two articles. are showing a decline in New Jersey. He urged for more They were told there would be no “gotcha” questions, focus on “critical life skills and vocational training.” but the interviewer would push back if something un(In Own Words - See Page 4)
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