WONDERLAND +SEA

WonderLand+Sea, which opened on March 11, 2023, is primarily a retail shop, selling mostly artisan-made goods and creative local finds. They also specialize in small gatherings of all sorts and community outreach through wellness and other curated events. WonderLand+Sea can be reserved for your special event. Their goal is to bond with the community while offering a place to create and relax.

Special event hours: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The space can be reserved during business hours as well, depending on the event and gathering size.

Retail hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday – Monday.

Committed Pig

After starting construction at 165 Main Street in September 2021, The Committed Pig officially opened its doors for business on Tuesday, April 25. The restaurant has two full bars and a rooftop deck along with a temptation-filled menu offering everything from pancakes, french toast, pork roll sandwiches and eggs to burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches and salads.

INTERVIEW

With

KEVIN AND MARY-JO KINNEALLY

The annual Pride of Brielle civic service award for giving back to the community usually recognizes an individual. But with the 2022 honor, the Chamber of Commerce for the first time chose to salute a pair: Kevin and Mary-Jo Kinneally. Kevin is currently secretary for Brielle Recreation, a social member at the Brielle Fire Department and a frequent volunteer for Brielle Day and other events. Mary-Jo is treasurer at Manasquan River Yacht Club. Professionally, both have accounting backgrounds: Mary-Jo is chief financial officer at the Harrogate senior retirement community in Lakewood, while Kevin works for Intuit and consults from home.

In between community activities, careers and engagements with their three adult children—Kevin Jr., 26; Patrick, 24; and Abby, 22—we caught up with the couple to ask about their service and why they love their community.