The BRICK Times Vol. 25 - No. 22
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Library Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
In This Week’s Edition
Police Reach Rare Milestone
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Community News Pages 7-11
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 16
Inside The Law Page 13
Classifieds Pages 18
Photo courtesy Ocean County Library (Left) Rhythm N’ Sound rang out during the 100th anniversary of the Ocean County Library system celebrated at the Brick branch. The event drew a large crowd. (Right) Retired Library Director Elaine McConnell (center) joins retired Chief Librarian Mary Malagiere and members of the Ocean County Library Foundation Gala Committee and library staff during the celebration held in Toms River. By Bob Vosseller BRICK –The township branch of the Ocean County Library celebrated the library system’s 100th birthday with some music and a big birthday cake. Branch Manager Melanie Bobrowicza told The Brick Times that each OCL branch had their own party and activities held on or around September 20. “We had a concert by community favorite Rhythm N’ Sound, who delighted the audience of over 70 attendees with classic hits that had everyone singing and dancing along with the music. The event concluded with a celebratory birthday cake and community fellowship to commemorate OCL’s 100th Anniversary,” Bobrowicza said. She added that “the afternoon was a wonderful
success, with enthusiastic audience participation from the community. Many attendees expressed their appreciation for the library and it was heartwarming to hear the positive, impactful role we serve in this great community.” Ocean County Librarian/Public Information Officer Sherri Taliercio and fellow Librarian Scott Brown, who works in the virtual programs/knowledge management division served as co-chairs of OCL’s 100 Anniversary Committee. In a joint statement they remarked, “as we reflect on the Ocean County Library’s 100th Anniversary celebrations…we are filled with gratitude. The dedication, creativity, and teamwork that went into planning every event - from the Foundation (Library - See Page 4)
Vigil Honors Victims Of Violence
Photo by Chris Lundy A few hundred people came to Veterans Park in Berkeley, bonding over shared ideals in the wake of tragedy.
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A couple hundred people came to Veterans Park in Bayville for a candlelit vigil against political violence which highlighted the most recent victim of it. A small tribute with candles was placed near the bandstand, honoring Charlie Kirk. On one side of the stage was a poster of Kirk with the years 1993-2025. On the other side was a poster shared by two women: Iryna Zarutska and Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman. While it was a somber event, it was also a celebration of Kirk’s life, said attendee Helena DeBoer of Bayville. “It was a celebration of someone who loved Jesus Christ, someone who loved his family and someone who loved his fellow man. He gave a voice to so many young people.” The event opened with other voices by young people - the National Anthem sung
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October 4, 2025
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The township Police Department has earned a Certificate of Re-Accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police for the fourth time, a designation that has been achieved by only six percent of New Jersey law enforcement agencies. During the most recent Township Council Meeting, Accreditation Program Manager of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Harry Delgado said he wanted to share the significance of this achievement. “The Brick Township Police Department has once again made a commitment to adhering to best practices at the state and national level in a highly regarded statewide law enforcement accreditation program,” Delgado said. The accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in five basic areas: the administrative function, the personnel function, the operations function, the investigative function, and the arrestee/detainee function. “Accreditation status represents significant professional achievement for a law enforcement agency,” and having received it for a fourth time, “demonstrates Brick Police Chief David Forrester’s firm commitment to state and national standards and the continued expectations for quality, professional and ethical policing,” Delgado said. Only about 54 percent of eligible law enforcement agencies achieve accreditation status once, 32 percent make it twice, and about eight percent earn accreditation three times, so the Brick Police Department falls into a “very exclusive group,” he said. It takes three years for an agency to get re-accredited, so if you “do the math, you’ll see how many years it takes for an agency to be re-accredited four times,” he said. Accreditation provides objective evidence of an agency’s commitment to excellence in leadership, resource management and service delivery. Government officials can be more confident in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and meet community needs, Delgado said, and the police officers can take pride that they have been objectively (Milestone - See Page 4)
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