The BRICK Times Vol. 25 - No. 7
Father’s Day
BREAKING NEWS @
jerseyshoreonline.com
Government Page 7
Community News Page 8-11
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
Inside The Law Page 12
JERSEYSHOREONLINE.COM
Listeners Embrace Their Surroundings At “Silent Piano” Concert
In This Week’s Edition
Page 14
MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS
By J.R. Warnet BRICK - It’s not every day you get to see a piano on the beach. One recent evening Brick residents were treated to an experience for both the mind and the ears as composer and pianist Murray Hidary performed for a captivated audience. The event, billed as a “live, one-of-a-kind piano performance delivered directly through premium wireless headphones,” was organized Photos by J.R. Warnet by MindTravel, which specializes in unique live (Top) Murray Hidary performed a “silent” performances outdoors. piano journey, broadcast to audience headTickets were available phones. (Bottom) Murray Hidary addresses through Eventbrite for a the audience before he starts playing. 2-hour concert starting at Lots of smiling people 7 p.m. on the sand at Brick Beach III. were picking out their MindTravel also states the experience will feature spots while enjoying “a mindfulness-infused concert that brings you snacks brought from into presence and clarity.” The concept of live pi- home. Participants ano music, combined with the beauty of the beach were encouraged to and the personalization of wireless headphones, is bring a beach chair and a blanket, in case the wind meant to bring the listener into a meditative state. kicked up. As the audience walked up the beach, they saw People were getting their feet wet in the surf line a black piano surrounded by cut flowers and two before Hidary started to play. A few members cherry blossom trees. With the surf at high tide and were taking selfies and group photos in front of the a constant wind blowing into the waves, the scene waves. With the wind being so strong it limited any was tranquil before you even put the headphones on. (Silent Piano - See Page 4)
Oyster Creek Could Have Four New Nuclear Reactors By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station could once again produce nuclear power under a concept being explored by Holtec International that would place four small modular reactors at the Lacey Township site after decommissioning is complete. The concept was discussed during a recent nuclear energy conference hosted by Rowan University’s Steve Sweeney Center for Public Policy, where state officials, lawmakers and industry representatives examined how nuclear energy could help meet New Jersey’s growing demand for electricity. The discussion comes as New Jersey officials examine ways to meet growing electricity demand while maintaining carbon-free generation.
During the conference, Holtec Director of Government Affairs and Communications Patrick O’Brien identified Oyster Creek as a logical location for future nuclear development. “The easiest place to site new nuclear is where you already have nuclear,” O’Brien said. “You have a knowledge base, you have a workforce, you have an understanding of the risks and benefits of what nuclear is. Oyster Creek presents that opportunity.” Holtec later confirmed additional details in response to questions. According to O’Brien, Oyster Creek is being considered as a follow-on project after the company’s first small modular reactors are deployed at the Palisades site in Michigan. “Still early, as the Oyster Creek plans are for a potential project (Oyster Creek - See Page 13)
June 20, 2026
The Truth Behind Boardwalk Games, Prizes And Scales
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan An official checks out the hoop of a basketball game. By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – Just about every Jersey Shore visitor seems to have some skepticism about boardwalk games. They think the basketball hoops are too small. The bottles are impossible to break. The football target somehow fails to register a winning throw. And perhaps the most common suspicion of all is that the crane machine is programmed to drop the prize just before it reaches the chute. Those theories have become part of the Shore experience itself, passed from one generation to the next alongside memories of rides, arcades and saltwater taffy. A group of state, county and local officials recently set out to answer those questions during New Jersey’s annual Safe Summer initiative in Seaside Heights. The program highlights the inspections that take place behind the scenes at boardwalks and businesses throughout the summer season. Joining the event were Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs Jeremy E. Hollander, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, Ocean County Commissioner Rob Arace, Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz, Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd, Ocean County Consumer Affairs Director Ron Heinzman and members of his staff, along with representatives from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and other state agencies. While the purpose of the event wasn’t merely for entertainment, Billhimer, Davenport and Arace appeared to be having as much fun as anyone else. As inspectors moved from game to game, the three eagerly stepped up to test their own skills, taking (Boardwalk Games - See Page 5)
Local News, Events & Advertising Solutions