The BRICK Times Vol. 24 - No. 49
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Photo by Bob Vosseller The ShoreTown Ball Park in Lakewood is ready for the start of its new season on the night of April 8 for what looks like an exciting action on the field. By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Spring is here and it’s time to play ball. The Jersey Shore BlueClaws rolled out the red carpet and a nice lunch to go over what is planned for this year’s season at the ballpark. Members of the media were invited to the Blue Wave Bar at ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood, the home of the BlueClaws. Vice President of Communications Greg Giombarrese and BlueClaws General Manager Bob McLane were present to field questions pitched by reporters about the upcoming season. Opening day was April 8, featuring fireworks after the game. “This is a very exciting time. Bob (McLane) has been here since September 2018.
Jersey Shore BlueClaws Vice President of Communications Greg Giombarrese stands beside a variety of new food choices available at the Blue Wave Bar at ShoreTown Ballpark. This is his second year as general manager. I want to thank our guys from the food and beverage department who put up this awesome display,” Giombarrese said. That display even included dessert with treats of fried Oreos and an ice cream sundae that you could house in a miniature BlueClaws batting (Blue Claws- See Page 4)
Meals On Wheels Maintains A Lifeline For Residents
Photo by Chris Lundy Bernice Wuttke and her daughter, Jennifer, rely on Meals on Wheels of Ocean County.
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – There’s nothing like a meal to bring people together. In some cases, the meal is being delivered by a volunteer. The Ocean County Meals on Wheels recently passed its 50th anniversary. The need for this service is just as great now as it was half a century ago. In fact, it’s even more critical to have this support in place. Last year, they provided 260,000 meals between home delivery and cafes, said Heather DeJong, Community Relations Specialist for Meals on Wheels of Ocean County. Bernice Wuttke and her daughter, Jennifer, rely on these meals. “They’re nutritious, with carbohydrates and proteins we need,” said Bernice, (Meals On Wheels - See Page 5)
April 12, 2025
New Recreation Superintendent Chosen By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate has appointed Matt Fagen to lead the Recreation Department as the new superintendent. The announcement came after an extensive search process, with Mayor Crate interviewing 12 candidates before making a final selection. Fagen will officially assume his new role on May 5. “I am a strong advocate of providing residents with a variety of recreational programs and activities that enhance their quality of life. I wanted our next Superintendent of Recreation to share that vision and passion and I am confident that we found that person in Matt Fagen,” Mayor Crate said. Fagen has been an employee of the Township since 2013 in the Division of Inspections. Over the years, he has earned a reputation for his “professionalism, reliability and commitment to serving the community,” the Township said. His efforts have been consistently recognized by colleagues and residents alike. Additionally, Fagen has spent 21 seasons working at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, where he steadily advanced to management positions. His experience in both municipal government and private sector recreation has provided him with valuable insight into organizing and managing successful programs, the Township stated. “Matt has demonstrated a dedication to (Superintendent - See Page 4)
New Court Annex Construction Underway
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Drivers are sure to see that work is progressing on the new County Justice Complex Annex on Hooper Avenue near Madison Avenue in downtown Toms River. Steel is expected to be delivered this month as work to build the structure’s steel framing continues, according to Matthew Mulkeen, Senior Associate for Clarke Caton Hintz, the project’s architect. He recently gave an update to the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. He said concrete foundations, columns, and slabs were completed at the northeast portion of the construction site and work is progressing at the southwest half of the site. (Construction - See Page 24)
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