The BRICK Times Vol. 24 - No. 51
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Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Remember Jones sings the hits of Tom Jones at the new Mantoloking Road Playhouse in Brick. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The new Mantoloking Road Playhouse had two sold out shows on its opening weekend, in no small part to the performer, “Remember Jones,” who brought his 17-piece band to the new venue for the electric and soulful performances. The show, entitled “Jones Sings Jones” featured the
former Brick resident, whose real name is Anthony D’Amato, singing the entire album of “Tom Jones Live in Las Vegas!” recorded at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in 1969. The 120-seat theater will be the new home of Brick Children’s Theater (BCCT) of which D’Amato is (Actor - See Page 4)
April 26, 2025
School District Applies For New Tax Levy Incentive Aid By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – The Brick Township School District hopes to gain more state funding for the 2025-26 school budget by applying to the new Tax Levy Incentive Aid program. In the state’s proposed budget, certain districts qualify and have the opportunity to apply to increase expenditures, including an allocation of Tax Levy Incentive Aid, if spending is under adequacy. A district’s spending is under adequacy because they are not spending what the state says they should to provide a thorough and efficient education. “Thorough and efficient” is a state definition, mandated by the New Jersey Constitution, based on what Trenton thinks a district of their size should be spending. Additionally, districts qualify to apply for the Tax Levy Incentive Aid program if their property tax levy is below the local fair share. According to the district, Brick Township Schools is eligible for the program. Superintendent Thomas Farrell said that Brick is $28 million under adequacy and $48 million under the local fair share. In addition to these calculations, the state will kick in an additional 5% in a form of state aid for any district that utilizes part of this program. The tentative budget for the 2025-26 school year is $166,132,25, which will be supported by $130,606,297 in taxes. Brick Township Board of Education held a special (School District - See Page 4)
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Local Vet Killed In Motorcycle Crash
By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – A former high school athlete and US Marine died in a crash Saturday afternoon, police said. The crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. at the intersection of Route 37 and Colonial Drive. William C. Swiderski, 24, was riding a red 2007 Honda CBR motorcycle west on Route 37. As it entered the intersection at Colonial Drive, it collided with a white 2020 Honda Accord that was traveling south on Colonial, police said. The impact caused the Accord to travel off the roadway and the motorcycle to burst into flames. As a result, Swiderski was thrown (Crash - See Page 5)
Court Appointed Special Advocates Honored By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY - Volunteers across the county were thanked for their dedication to children who are in a very difficult time of their life. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County advocate on the behalf of a child who is in foster care. They spend time with the child to learn what they need and then make recommendations to the family court. “Our incredible volunteers work tirelessly to make sure the foster children we serve are receiving the services and programs they need. CASA
volunteers are a steady, consistent presence in the life of a child. We want children to know they are valued – children in the foster care system and beyond. We are always seeking to change a child’s story for the better,” said Ariane Yazdan, Executive Director of CASA of Ocean County. CASA is an independent nonprofit that has recruited, trained, and supported compassionate citizens to advocate for the best interests of foster children since 2006. These dedicated CASA volunteers ensure children’s voices are heard in the (CASA - See Page 5)
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