The BRICK Times Vol. 25 - No. 40
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Sports Writer Remembered With Stories Of His Life
February 7, 2026
Resident’s Development Concern Answered
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Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The future car wash on Route 88 is under construction but currently snow covered.
Government Page 7
Community News Page 8-9
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 12
Inside The Law Page 14
Photo courtesy Cheryl Jandoli Ron Jandoli, his wife Cheryl, and stepdaughter Alexis Furlong had a lot of good memories together. By Chris Christopher BRICK - The Jersey Coast Shark Anglers Club building was the place to be on a recent Sunday afternoon. The venue was the scene of a Celebration of Life honoring Ron Jandoli, who scored the first goal in Brick Memorial High School boys’ soccer history in the Mustangs’ 3-0 win over Asbury Park on September 25, 1980. Mike Kinney wrote in a piece on NJ.com that Jandoli took Mustang Pride in scoring the
historic goal. The ball will be displayed in the Brick Memorial trophy case. “He never minded relaying that fun fact to anyone who cared to listen for the first, second or 20th time,” Kinney said. The 1982 graduate touched millions of lives as a journalist, family man and all-around loved person. An estimated 120 fans turned out to honor their icon. “I can’t believe there are this many people (Remembered - See Page 4)
On This Farm, Hope Is Growing
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan An animal enclosure stands on the grounds of Salt Bridge Farm, where Bright Harbor Healthcare plans to incorporate animal care into its transitional housing and training program for young adults.
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COU NTY - Bright Harbor Healthcare is planting more than crops on a farm along Silverton Road. The Ocean County nonprofit is launching Salt Bridge Farm this summer as a transitional housing and training program for young adults who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, offering them something few have been given before: time to grow. The project represents a shift
from traditional shelter or apartment-based models. Instead of focusing solely on emergency housing, Salt Bridge Farm is structured as a phased, long-term environment where young people can learn how to live independently while building skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Bright Harbor CEO Kim Veith describes the farm’s name as both literal and symbolic. “We wanted to bring in the part about (Farm & Hope - See Page 6)
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - During a recent meeting, Council President Steve Fineman addressed land use concerns brought up by a resident at a previous council meeting. “We’re going to try something new,” he said. “With new council members come new ideas… Councilwoman (Lisa) Reina suggested reporting back to the public on the outcomes of concerns raised during public comment at our council meetings, and I fully support that idea.” The resident had expressed concerns about the approval process for a new 2,800 square-foot car wash being constructed at the corner of Route 88 and Kenneth Place, which is currently under construction. The Township Council has no role in Planning Board or Board of Adjustment cases since they are independent, quasi-judicial bodies that do not involve the governing body. So generally they don’t comment on such matters because they legally can’t impact them. The property in question backs up to State Highway 88, has been in a commercial zone since 1948, and has been the Camp Mall strip mall since the 1960s, Council President Fineman said. The owners of the strip mall also own the site where the new car wash is being constructed, he added. Car washes are not an approved use in the zone; they are only permitted in the industrial zone unless they are associated with a gas (Development - See Page 5)
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