The BRICK Times
Vol. 23 - No. 17
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Crossing Guard Waves Goodbye, Youth Shelter Will Soon Be Serving Retires After 28 years As Family Shelter
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Classifieds Pages 18
September 2, 2023
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The pu r pose of Ocean’s Harbor House has been to t ransition homeless kids to better living situations, but now one of their buildings is making a t ransition to take care of entire homeless families. Harbor House runs two properties, both in Toms River. One of them, which houses youth temporarily on an emergent basis, is in the process of
becom i ng a shelter for families in need. Of f icials gave T he Toms River Times a tour of the facility, wh ich is not bei ng used as a shelter until t he upd ate is complet e d . T h is is expected in 2024. There are five bedrooms and a total of 13 bed s r ig ht now. T h e r e’s a c o m m o n room and a relaxing family room. The b a ck y a r d i s q u ie t (Harbor House See Page 5)
On her last day, Joan crossed her great-grandchildren at her post at Midstreams Elementary School. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – This school year, Brick resident Joan Cadamatre will b e wav i ng k id s on outside Midstreams Elementar y School. But not at her usual post. In June, the school community said farewell to their longtime
crossing guard Joan, who h a d b e e n e m ployed for 28 years. Joan, 82, became a crossing guard after working in the pharmaceutical industr y for five years. She said after her daughter had a baby, she left her job and applied to be a crossing guard.
“I was a crossing guard in North Bergen for 13 years. It was always something I liked. I loved working with kids,” Joan said. “I applied for Brick to try and get a position and sure enough I got the job and I was very happy about it. I loved my job.”
For 25 years, she was posted outside of Midstreams Elementary School where she helped students every day, no matter the weather. “I was there for 25 years. I went to weddings, showers, graduations, of all the kids I crossed over (Crossing Guard See Page 4)
Photos by Chris Lundy The back yard of the future family shelter is a serene garden.
5 Officers Welcomed By Police
Screenshot by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Township Council, top row, posed with the new officers, (from left) Justin Mclaughlin, Chris Mottes, Chief David Forrester, Mayor Lisa Crate, Matthew Breslin, Michael Delaney and Matthew Gerrity.
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Five newly-hired township police officers took their oaths of office during the August 22 Council Meeting, replacing officers who recently retired. “I say newly-hired because some of the officers tonight will have had prior experience,” said Police Chief David For-
rester during brief opening comments. “We are a department that strives for excellence, innovation and collaboration,” he said. “Our officers’ actions foster community engagement, respect, diversity and promote inclusion.” The chief said “the road to get here hasn’t been easy, I can tell you the road ahead
isn’t going to be a walk in the park.” Chief Forrester told the new officers, “You will need the support of your family, friends and coworkers more than ever. We are all here for you tonight and will be here when you need us in the future.” He welcomed the officers to the police family, and
urged them to remember the oath they were about to take: to live by the law enforcement oath of honor, never betraying their integrity, their character or the public trust. The new officers are Chris Mottes, badge #344, Michael Delaney, badge #345, Matthew Gerrity, badge #346, Justin (Council - See Page 4)
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