The BRICK Times Vol. 23 - No. 52
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Brick Little League President Mike Desmond with Kellie McLoed, a division manager, player Layla Goode and umpire Sonia Madas celebrate 50 years of girls playing Little League. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – “Let’s play ball!” was shouted as the Brick Little Leag ue kicked off the season with their annual Opening Day Ceremony signifying the beginning of spring. The phrase not only
brought excitement to young boys, but also baseball-loving little girls. This year the ceremony was extra special as Little League International celebrated “Girls With Game 50” marking the historic 50th Anniversary of girls being allowed
to participate in Little League Baseball. The ceremony recognized the local girls and women volunteers, coaches and players that are a part of Little League. This included Kellie McLoed, who was the fi rst and still only female Majors
Div ision Ma nager at Manchester Little League. She is also a NJ District 18 Volunteer. Mayor Lisa Crate has made an appearance for the celebration, and proclaimed the (Little League See Page 4)
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Piney Author Fights Stereotypes, Shares Rich Local History
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan William “Bill” Lewis displays the first of his books – “New Jersey’s Lost Piney Culture.”
By Stephanie Faughnan PINE BARRENS William “Bill” Lewis, 50, served as a Marine, studied hard at night to earn a degree with top honors, and works for the federal government. On top of all that, he’s authored four books, produced a documen-
tary film, and delivered guest lectures on several occasions. Lewis also just happens to be a third-generation Piney, a fact that might strike some as inconsistent with their image of a people quite proud of their deep-rooted lineage. The ter m “Piney”
often conjures up images of back woods stereotypes or folklore characters. Lewis considers the word an unmistakable slur and has made it his mission to reclaim the narrative of the Piney identity. “We know with a stereotype there’s little to (Piney - See Page 4)
May 4, 2024
$117M Budget Approved By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The governing body approved and adopted the $117 million 2024 budget during a recent Township Council meeting. T he s p e nd i ng pla n only represents the municipal portion of property tax bills and does not include the school board, county, library and fire district taxes. The amount to be raised by taxes has decreased by about $1 million since the budget was introduced in March, said Mayor Lisa Crate, due to
a donation from the Brick Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA). Because of the donation, the annual tax increase for a median assessed home will be about $73 instead of $98 as proposed in the introduced budget. Township Chief Financial Officer Maureen Laf fer t y-Berg a nd Busi ness Adm i n ist r at or Joa n ne Bergin were on hand to answer any questions from the public during a hearing on the budget before its adoption. Resident Vic Finelli (Budget - See Page 4)
Daughters Of American Revolution Honor Local Founder By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - The Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently rededicated a plaque honoring their organizing regent, Virginia Watson Reeve. The ceremony highlighted her dedication to the organization, her passion for history, and her strong character. The rededication service was held at the
Ocean Count y Historical Society Garden, where the plaque was relocated from its original site near Toms River Town Hall. It is engraved with the inscription “Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter DAR Honors Virginia Watson Reeve as Organizing Regent March 8, 1930.” Reeve’s two grandsons traveled substantial distances to attend the ceremony. David (DAR - See Page 5)
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