The BRICK Times Vol. 25 - No. 9
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Sports Saturdays Helps Youth Build Confidence, Purpose And Connection By Justin Sauer BR ICK – For local families, youth sports can of ten come with a cost. Bet ween registration fees, equipment, travel teams and private training, many opportunities for children to stay active and develop their skills are not always accessible to every family. Through Brick Recreation and the Brick Municipal Alliance Coalition, also known as BMAC, the Sports Saturdays program is helping remove that barrier. Photo by Justin Sauer Sports Saturdays is a Local children take part free youth sports and in Sports Saturdays. wellness program for boys and girls ages 9 through 12. The program gives children a place to move, learn, compete, connect with others and, most importantly, gain confidence in themselves. Overseen by Brandi White of BMAC, the program is designed to do more than introduce children to sports. It gives young people a positive place to spend their Saturday mornings while helping them discover their strengths,
Photo courtesy bmac
(Sports Saturdays - See Page 4)
Democrat Chair Retains Leadership In GOP-Strong County Photo by Stephanie Faughnan (Clockwise from left) The leaders of the Ocean County Democrats are Chairman Wyatt Earp, Treasurer Dan Ward, Corresponding Secretary Dave Dolan, and Vice Chair Kathy Frisch.
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY - Longtime Ocean County Democratic Chairman Wyatt Earp secured another four-year term, defeating reform challenger Alison Miller in a closely watched leadership battle that exposed deep divisions within the county party while also highlighting
a shared desire to rebuild Democratic representation in one of New Jersey’s most Republican counties. Parliamentarian Jeff Horn announced that Earp defeated Miller by a vote of 230-180 during the Ocean County Democratic Organization’s reorganization convention. The (Democrat Chair - See Page 11)
July 4, 2026
Council Holds Off On Seeking Traffic Safety Grants For Now
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - A pair of resolutions that sought grants designed to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities were tabled after two council members said they wanted more information. Tabling means that the resolutions weren’t voted on during a meeting, but they can be put back on the agenda at a future meeting. The first resolution, the authorization of NJ State Complete Streets Program, requires that future roadway improvement projects include safe accommodations for all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and the mobility impaired. According to the NJ Department of Transportation, the policy would be implemented through the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of new, rehabilitated and retrofitted transportation facilities, public highways and public transportation projects funded or administered under the NJDOT Capital Program to provide safe and equitable access for all users. The program features a tiered “Comprehensive Solutions Approach” ranging from simple signage updates to major construction. The second resolution, the adoption of a federal program called “Vision Zero Initiative” is a statewide strategy and localized movement aimed at eliminating all traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries on New Jersey roadways. The initiative focuses on engineering and systemic design, including mapping high-injury and crash hotspots to direct funding where it is most needed; improved street design using measures such as raised crosswalks, protected bike lanes and more; and prioritizing the safety of children, seniors, cyclists, pedestrians and public transit users. Mayor Lisa Crate said passing the resolutions would enable the township to apply for some of the “dozens of grants that are out there” that could help create safe bike lanes, new sidewalks, funding for safer routes for pedestrians and more. Councilwoman Lisa Reina made the motion (Council Holds Off - See Page 5)
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