The BRICK Times Vol. 25 - No. 15
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Photo by Chris Lundy (Left) Police welcomed all to National Night Out. (Right) Gina Brewer from the Brick Township EMS teaches CPR to Dillon, Lily and Logan. By Chris Lundy BRICK – The National Night Out proves that police and other first responders are there for you in good times and bad. The evening is a celebration of the town, and all are invited. Some police officers were in uniform, while others wore department shirts. It was a way to have cops interact with people in a relaxed atmosphere. Other departments got in on the action, as well. There were construction vehicles as part of a touch-a-truck. Food, inflatables, and other entertainment were also part of the fun. Brick Township EMS taught kids beginner CPR. While some may have learned to time chest compressions to the beat of “Staying Alive,” the youngest generation are told to hear “Baby Shark” in their head while they save a life. Sgt. Joseph Rossi said that they had a decent crowd, even better than previous years.
“It’s important to get to meet us and learn what we do. It bridges the gap between us and the residents,” he said. All too often, the only interaction people have with police is if something bad happens. National Night Out is part of a community policing initiative to bring residents and officers together during happy times, enjoying each other’s company. It fosters trust and forges relationships that help everyone in town. “We want them to have a familiar face that they can go to,” Rossi said. If they’re having a bad day, and need to report something, it’s important that they know they can trust the police. If they’re having a good day, and they see an officer, it’s important to know they can say hi. The department’s youth camp had their graduation that evening, he said, which makes families bond with the police even more. “The community gets to come out and see a lot of the things the department has to offer,” he said. “Kids get to see a whole different side of us.”
August 16, 2025
Maintenance Projects Done At Schools By Bob Vosseller BRICK – A recent special meeting of the township Board of Education provided an update on the various work being performed within the schools of the community. School Business Administrator James Edwards, Jr., provided an extensive facilities committee report about various work projects taking place at township school buildings. “The Lake Riviera Middle School project is completed,” Edwards announced. “(Veterans) Memorial Middle School is underway with the electrical transformer upgrade. The hope is to have startup by September for the opening of school.” He added that regarding work at Warren H. Wolf Learning Center involved thermal piping. “UVs have been demolished and removed and the new ventilators are currently being delivered. The condenser units are on site. The rooftop units are still pending delivery but are anticipated soon.” UV units, specifically UV-C lights, are increasingly used in buildings to improve indoor air quality and HVAC system efficiency by killing or inactivating airborne pathogens like mold, bacteria, and viruses. These units are installed in HVAC systems (both in-duct and on-coil) and can also be used in upper-room configurations for continuous air disinfection. (Maintenance - See Page 4)
“Jaws” And The Real And Fake Sharks Of New Jersey By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – As movie buffs celebrate the 50th anniversary of the blockbuster movie “Jaws,” The Toms River Times looks back at two shark incidents at the Jersey Shore – one real and one bogus. Jim Dougherty recalled being a lifeguard in the summer of 1975 at Silver Beach in Toms River. He has long roots in this town. Toms River High School South named their gymnasium after his father, a teacher and coach. “‘Jaws’ put sharks on the map,” he said. There might be a porpoise or a dolphin spotting once in a while, but no one
was thinking about sharks when they went into the water. After the movie, every swimmer was carefully watching the ocean. Any fin in the water, a flip of a tail – even a bird drifting on a distant wave – sent imaginations into overdrive. “Multiple times each day beachgoers would falsely report shark sightings,” Dougherty said. So, the lifeguards were doubtful at first when another person said there was a shark fin just beyond the breakers – until the lifeguards looked out and saw it for themselves. It was August 15, 1975. There were thousands of people on
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