The BRICK Times Vol. 24 - No. 24
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Inside The Law Page 16
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Photos courtesy Tom Zdyrski Resident Judy Conway was recognized for her 20 years of volunteer service with CERT. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – When there is a natural disaster or an emergency in the area, most think of the fi rst responders who are trained to take on such operations. But what about the second responders? “While we’re not fi rst responders – we don’t run into burning buildings – we’re considered second responders. We’re there for the people who need help,” said Tom Zdyrski, President of Brick Township CERT. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a volunteer organization
October 19, 2024
Dredging Contract Awarded By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The governing body authorized an award of contract for $2.45 million to Mobile Dredging and Video Pipe of Chester, Pennsylvania as part of the Brick Township Dredging and Marsh Restoration Program. The project, which is being funded by a $5 million Climate Solutions Grant from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, generally consists of year one of a two-year hydraulic d redg i ng operat ion in Brick with placement of dredging materials in
marshland north of Mantoloking Road for restoration purposes. Bid notices were sent to 51 prospective bidders from the township’s bidder’s list. Of these, 13 requested bid packages. Two bids were received with Mobile Dredging being the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Dredging will start at the township’s Traders Cove Marina, followed by the area behind the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, where the marsh sediment will be placed (Dredging - See Page 4)
Judy Conway along with CERT members helping police with crowd control at SummerFest. that educates and trains people in basic disaster response skills. They receive extensive training in fi re safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The team will help assist fi rst responders in emergency situations, but also help with (Retires - See Page 4)
Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Dredging will start at Traders Cove Marina.
Italian Heritage Celebrated At Columbus Day Festival And Parade By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY– It was a weekend of Italian pride! Several Seaside Heights streets showcased the sounds, scents and excitement of Italy as one of Ocean County’s most treasured fall festivals returned. For three days the Borough played host to this special ethnic event that included the 33rd annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade that enjoyed perfect weather. As per tradition, the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee brought a folkloric performance group from Italy to entertain attendees during the
weekend. They took part during the festival and also marched down the Boulevard for the parade. Cantori Popolari Delle Isole Eolie originates from the Aeolian Island, a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Their mission is to preserve the traditional sounds and cultural heritage of the Aeolian Islands located north of Sicily, in southern Italy. The group’s music featured a blend of traditional instruments, such as the tambourine, accordion, (Columbus Day - See Page 5)
Photo by Bob Vosseller The group Cantori Popolari Delle Isole Eolie gather at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall in preparation for this year’s Italian Festival and Ocean County Columbus Day Parade in Seaside Heights.
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