The BRICK Times Vol. 23 - No. 2
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May 27, 2023
─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi Students from Lanes Mill Elementary School created a mural using recycled bottle caps. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Despite the rainy, gloomy weather, this year’s Green Fair brought in crowds ready to learn about sustainability and en-
vironmental advocacy. This is the 11th Green Fair which was once again held outdoors at the at the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center located on Herberts-
ville Road. The event featured several presentations and vendors as well as some new exhibitions. “Last year we brought the event back after a
few years off due to C OV I D p a n d e m ic. With that in mind, we also moved it outdoors last year for the first time in a number of (Green - See Page 4)
By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Members of the Brick Township Board of Education recently voted to support a bill allowing Type S school buses as the struggle to find s cho ol bu s d r ive r s continues. The goal of the bill is to help w it h t he cu r re nt h i r i ng c r isis, allowing drivers without a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate small school vehicles that can carry a maximum of nine passengers. All school bus drivers a re requi red to obtain a “Type S” license in New Jersey, which consist of all the requirements of a
traditional bus driver. In addition, the state requires them to also get at commercial license as well. T he bills, S-3203 a n d A- 4 8 35, w e r e introduced last year a nd were approved by t hei r respect ive committees. The bills propose that “Type S” drivers can forego the CDL. “Our hope is that we could potentially get more drivers, because we’re short, if we were able to only requi re t he Ty pe S endorsement, which they have already, and not require the CDL for a 10-passenger vehicle of less,” school (Bus - See Page 6)
Former Skinhead Teaches Students About Life Without Hate
By Stephanie Inspiration Comes In Waves Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY For Lifeguard Who Lost Part Of Her Hand – A former leader of By Stephanie Faughnan MANAHAWKIN Megan Misurelli, 22, has always felt a profound connection to the water, finding a sense of sanctuary within its depths. However, the 2023 Albright College graduate ─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan also understands the imMegan Misurelli feels alive at the beach and has mense power the aquata profound connection to the water
ic world holds, where tranquility and danger coexist. As an accomplished competitive swimmer for both Donovan Catholic and Albright College, Misurelli’s bond with the water ran deep. Her relentless pursuit of excellence and disciplined commitment clearly
demonstrated the young woman’s unwavering determination and resilience. Beginning in the summer of 2020, Misurelli decided to put her affinity for the water and her desire to help people to work. She went through (Lifeguard - See Page 9)
an international hate group is now spreading a different message: how to be compassionate to others and how to break a cycle of anger and violence. Arno Michaelis was the keynote speaker at a leadership conference at Ocean County College, held in (Hate - See Page 5)
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Arnold Michaelis is a former white supremacist who hopes to inspire kids to be kind and compassionate.
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