The BRICK Times
Vol. 23 - No. 20
In This Week’s Edition
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Community News Pages 10-15
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 18
Inside The Law Page 28
Classifieds Pages 25
Photo courtesy Angel and Jules Homeschooled classes and summer camp are just some of the programs held at Angel and Jules Not So Ordinary Farm. By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A nonprofit farm nestled in Farmingdale is using the healing power animals to help those who are struggling with their mental health. Angel and Jules Not So Ordinary Farm is a non-
profit focused on helping make the world around us better through fundraisers, food drives, and community events. “My husband and I started our nonprofit in 2012 as a way to give back to our community,” Jules,
the co-founder, said. “We focus on police and community needs. We help our local police departments. During the holiday seasons we would always take care of the community like do food and gifts for Thanksgiving ( Nonprofit- See Page 4)
September 23, 2023
Large Projects Will Go To Brick Companies
By Judy for Br ick Tow n sh ip is Smestad-Nunn not about Re publ ica n s BR IC K - A l l f u t u r e or Democrats, it’s about public construction proj- what’s good and right for ects under taken by the our entire community.” township and exceeding The ordinance requires $5 m i l l io n w i l l g o t o t h a t 2 0 p e r c e nt of a l l Brick residents since the labor hours and 100 pergover ning body passed cent of apprent icesh ip a Project Labor Agree- programs are Brick resm e n t ( PL A) d u r i n g a idents. recent Township Council “ W h a t w e’r e r e a l l y Meeting. talking about is knowing “This chapter also cre- that these projects will ates opportunities to em- be done by skilled laborploy a substantial num- ers who will do quality ber of apprentices, thus work and take pride in ensuring that these proj- their work because this ects will expand access is thei r tow nship,” the to living wage careers in mayor said. the constr uction trades To w n s h i p A t t o r n e y for a new generation of Kevin Starkey said the wo r k e r s ,” s a i d M a yo r ordinance would apply Lisa Crate. to public projects underShe said the ordinance t a ken by t he tow nsh ip is a bipartisan effort that exceeding $5 million and ensures good paying jobs would be publicly bid. for people who live i n T he cou ncil meet i ng Brick Township. audience was filled with “ T h i s P r oje c t L a b or t r a d e u n io n me mb e r s , Ag r e e me nt put s Br ick many who spoke in supresidents first,” she said. p o r t of t h e o r d i n a n c e “That’s something to be during public comment. proud of, because as I (Council - See Page 4) said before, what’s best
Ocean County’s Rich History Comes Alive
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The Ocean County Historical Society was one of many who attended the event.
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – As visitors stepped into Ocean County’s Third Annual Histor y Day, they were instantly t ranspor ted back in time by the captivating melodies of Revolutionary-era music.
The enchanting sounds woven together by three members of the “Ministers of Apollo” featured instruments such as the ha r psichord and delivered mesmerizing vocal renditions, all complemented by the distinctive cadence of the f ife and
drum. Dressed in period-app rop r iat e at t i r e, El i z a Vincz-Lichack, Erik Linchack, and Matthew Skic showcased their undeniable musical talent and shared their deep passion for history. As a researcher of Rev-
olutionary War military music, Erik played a pivotal role as the primary cont r ibutor and co -author of “Military Music of the American Revolution.” Eliza’s exper tise in art history helped bring together the whole sensory (History Day- See Page 5)
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