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Vol. 15 - No. 17
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Business Directory ........................... 22 Classifieds ........................................ 21 Community News ......................... 8-12 Dr. Izzy’s Sound News..................... 16 Fun Page ......................................... 23 Government ...................................... 7 Inside The Law ................................ 18 Letters to the Editor ........................... 6 Wolfgang ........................................ 27 WWW.MICROMEDIAPUBS.COM
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August 20, 2016
Police Chief Looks Over First Summer In Top Spot
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Crime does not increase in the township during the summer months since it’s not a seasonal community, said Police Chief James Riccio. Instead, Brick sees a steady call for service 24/7, year round. “We’re a big town now and manpower stays the same,” he said from his office August 12. Where other towns such as Seaside Heights hire a crop of seasonal police each summer, the year-round staffing is adequate in the township police force, which consists of 132 officers, including a deputy chief, three captains, seven lieutenants and 19 sergeants. (Police - See Page 5)
Bartenders compete and patrons partied in a recent fundraiser for pancreatic cancer at T.G.I. Friday’s. By Shawn Smith BRICK – It wasn’t your average night out at the bar. Bartenders were showing off, theatrically
tossing bottles and spinning glasses as they shook up a cocktail. Prizes where dazzling customers, who were judging the affair with
jokes and encouragement. The excitement was for charity, an annual event held at the T.G.I. Friday’s in Brick.
–Photos by Shawn Smith
Over $5,500 was raised at the annual bartender competition, a charity event that gives back to the (Bar - See Page 4)
State Won’t Investigate Jackson Blockbusting Report
By Jennifer Peacock NEW JERSEY – The State has said it won’t investigate alleged blockbusting in Jackson due to technical issues, Council President Robert Nixon updated a packed house at the August 9 Jackson Township Council meeting. “For the time being, the State
has deferred an investigation on technical grounds based on their interpretation of the State discrimination law. Our lawyers have been in touch with the federal authorities and their discussions will be continuing,” Nixon said. The State’s Office of the Attorney General outlines the intent of the
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antidiscrimination law: “makes it unlawful to subject people to differential treatment based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, affectional or sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability, perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status. The LAD prohibits unlawful discrimination in (Blockbusting - See Page 20)
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Ne� CFO Ta�es Bric�’s Financial Reins
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – John Clifford will be the township’s Chief Financial Officer, replacing long-time CFO Scott Pezarras who retired in June. Mayor John G. Ducey said that 18 people had applied for the position and he and Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin interviewed 10 candidates and felt that Clifford “was the best fit.” “He also met with the entire finance department, our tax collector, our tax assessor, purchasing (CFO - See Page 4)
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