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November 19, 2016
Wawa Plans New Store, Gas Station For Route 70 Thousands
Of Turkeys, Tens Of Thousands Of Families
–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Renderings of plans proposed for a Wawa on Route 70 and a view from the site, a wooded area near the PC Richards. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK–A new Wawa convenience store and gas station could be coming to Brick if the Township’s Board of Adjustment agrees to 13 variances and two waivers for the site, which is currently a wooded area located across from PC Richards and Son on Route 70. Some of the professionals hired
by Brick 70 Developers LLC presented their case at a November 9 Board of Adjustment meeting, with the remainder of the experts to be heard at a second meeting scheduled for February 1, 2017. A drive-through restaurant, likely to be a Panera Bread location, is also planned for the site, which is 4.967 acres. A minimum of five
Local Ministries Help With Holiday Grief
By Lois Rogers The Christmas season seemed to arrive even earlier this year, with decorations lighting some of the area’s public squares and private landscapes the night after Halloween. These twinkling lights are meant as a joyous signal of the holidays and holy days to come. But for those dealing with the loss of loved ones, the season may bring even more pain, sorrow and anger say area grief counselors and bereavement ministers. That being the case, in support centers for grief and loss around
the shore, helping people cope with the emptiness caused by these emotions becomes a priority for counselors and bereavement ministers. They strive to provide insights and inspiration that can help support individuals and families between Thanksgiving and New Years when it often seems like everyone else in the world is overflowing with glad tidings. The aim is to keep the rush of memories, especially strong at this time of year, from overwhelming those experiencing them said Ann (Grief - See Page 24)
acres is required for the proposed construction, requiring one of the variances. A land variance is needed since the area is zoned for office and residential use. The site is located on Route 70 at the southeast corner of the Duquesne Boulevard intersection, with frontage also on North Lake Shore Drive.
Five lots are involved in the application, and they would be “cobbled together,” explained attorney John Jackson. One of the lots is under contract from 20 doctors from Brick Office Park, 525 Route 70, located just west of the site; the other lots are owned by Theodore Smith & Sons. (Plans - See Page 5)
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A turkey on the table and gifts given by family and friends. These are the things to be thankful for, and the things that can be taken for granted. Thousands of people in Ocean County are struggling to have these traditions. Many local charities are calling on the public’s help to bridge these gaps and provide help for people. The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties serves close to 10,000 families, said Lori Sayde, the group’s marketing and media manager. They service 300 pantries in Monmouth and Ocean counties. They are trying to raise 4,000 meals for the holidays. As of press time, they were about 1,000 (Turkeys - See Page 22)
WINNING BOE CANDIDATES LOOK TOWARD TERMS
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Melita Gagliardi and Daisy Haffner are the two new Board of Education members after winning a majority of the votes at the November 8 election. The women ran as the “New Voices for Brick” team. Six candidates vied for two three-year terms being vacated by K a r y n C u sa nelli a nd George White, who did not seek re-election. The school board has seven members. “I’m ready to jump in right now,” said Haffner in an early morning phone interview on November 9.
Daisy Haffner Haffner, 41, has two elementary-aged children in the district and said she has always been involved in their schools, and decided to run for the Board of Education because she wants to be more
Melita Gafliardi involved in their education. “This is the first office I’ve ever held, so I have nothing to compare it to,” she said. “I’m pleasantly surprised at the outcome.” (BOE - See Page 18)
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