The BRICK Times Vol. 24 - No. 33
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Handmade Crochet Tree Brings Community Together
Senior Librarian Laura Meeker-Korch brought the project to the Brick Branch after seeing similar work in the Little Falls, New York Public Library. “Two gentlemen, John Ossowski and Mike Beehm, made it to honor their mothers and the fiber industry in the area,” Meeker-Korch said. “It was so pretty, and I thought ‘I want to do that. I think our community would love that.’ So, that gave me the idea to Photo courtesy Ocean County Library start the community Pictured are Senior Librarian Laura Meeker-Korch, Joyce Dom- program.” browski, Christine Wray, Elizabeth Bushong, Sun Borden, Jean Deval, “I thought it was and Linda Horm, who helped crochet the tree. better to extend it to the community By Alyssa Riccardi tree completely made out of instead of just doing it myself or with the branch,” she BRICK – If you drive on down crochet squares. to the Ocean County Library A dedicated group of yarn added. Nimble knitters Sun BorBrick Branch in December, spinners spent nearly all of 2024 you’ll get to see a unique hand- preparing the special holiday den, Elizabeth Bushong, crafted display symbolizing gift. It’s crafted with 500 cro- Jean Deval, Joyce Domholiday spirit and togetherness. cheted yarn squares in a rainbow browski, Linda Horm and At the center of the building is of colors and assembled around (Crochet Tree an almost 10 ft. tall Christmas wooden supports. See Page 4)
Former Recreation Director Admits To Theft By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – The former Brick Township recreation director has admitted to keeping funds from private organizations and issuing fake permits, officials said. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, pled guilty to Theft relative to his position as Director of Recreation for the Township. At the time of his sentencing on January 31, the State will be seeking a term of 180 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of
his probation. Santaniello was required to resign from his position with Brick Township and forfeit any and all future public employment. Additionally, Santaniello has paid full restitution in the amount of about $9,260, according to officials. As Director of Recreation, Santaniello was responsible for issuing permits to private organizations for using the township’s recreational facilities, including softball fields. (Director - See Page 5)
December 21, 2024
Rule Created For Keeping Pigeons By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - An ordinance that establishes various regulations applicable to the keeping and housing of pigeons and dove-like birds was introduced during the most recent Township Council Meeting. Councilwoman Melissa Travers said the township’s Land Use Committee recommended the ordinance as requested by Code Enforcement. “Brick Township Code does not specifically address pigeons” she said. “The township code is being amended to include the following changes,” Travers said. The ordinance defines pigeons and doves based upon their biological order, limits their number per household and locates pigeon coops and enclosures not less than 25 feet from any dwelling. The proposed ordinance does not allow for more than 25 birds being kept on the property unless they are contained in a covered enclosure with all applicable zoning setback lines followed.
Also, none of these birds can be raised or bred for the purposes of human consumption. During Mayor’s Comments, Mayor Lisa Crate said that a new business in town, Monmouth Integrative Counseling Services on Drum Point Road, is offering a free online grief group for the holiday season. “For a lot of us, the holiday season is a joyous time. We’re excited; we can’t wait to see family; but sadly for a lot of people in our community it’s really not a joyous time, and it’s sad, and we have people who need to talk to people,” she said. For the online grief group, visit their website at micsmentalhealth.com. Scroll down to the bottom for an area where you can sign in, she said. “It’s a 10-week meeting schedule that started in November, prior to Thanksgiving, but you can sign up at any time. If you’re interested or you know a family member or a friend who (Pigeons - See Page 4)
Unidentified Drones Draw Concern Across Tri State Area By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Amid many reports of car-sized drones flying at night across areas of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York and lukewarm responses from federal and state authorities, people are still asking who put them in the air and why? Speculation by the public has ranged from the drones being a new military technology being tested by the government for surveil-
lance purposes to others feeling the devices are being operated by a foreign power for more sinister purposes. Mayors from throughout the state were called to the New Jersey Regional Operations & Intelligence Center recently. They were told by state authorities that there was nothing to worry about. However, they didn’t know what they were. This didn’t (Drones - See Page 5)
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