Brick Town Council Installs New Leadership, Addresses Resident Concerns at First Meeting of 2025

Overview: The Brick Town Council convened to appoint new leadership, finalize committee roles, and address community concerns. The meeting, which was well-attended, saw Derrick Ambrosino appointed as the new council president and Vince Minichino continuing as vice president. In addition to governmental proceedings, the meeting spotlighted significant public input, particularly regarding environmental and procedural issues.

Brick School Board Welcomes New Members Amid Calls for Improved Funding

Overview: In the latest Brick School Board meeting, the board welcomed new members John Henry and George Maleri, who were sworn in after recent elections. The focus of the meeting was on school funding, with board members urging the community to participate in upcoming New Jersey Department of Education public comment sessions on the school funding law.

Brick Township Amends Ordinance to Regulate Pigeon Keeping and Housing

Overview: The Brick Town Council convened to address various issues, with attention given to the amendment of an ordinance regulating the keeping and housing of pigeons. The council members approved a set of regulations that define pigeons and doves, limit the number of these birds to 25, and mandate that enclosures must be located no less than 25 feet from any dwelling. This amendment was recommended by the council’s land use committee to address gaps in the current township code concerning pigeon keeping.

Brick School Board Secures Federal Grant for Electric Bus Initiative

Overview: The Brick School Board meeting was marked by discussions about the district’s plans to transition to electric school buses. The board announced that it had secured an additional $22.76 million grant from the federal EPA, supplementing an earlier $5 million grant for the initiative. This new funding, dubbed “electric buses proposal 2.0,” aims to alleviate previous concerns about infrastructure costs and pave the way for a potential shift from diesel to electric buses. Despite the promising financial outlook, the board decided to defer any vote on the matter.

Brick Town Council Defers Traffic Ordinance Amidst Public Concerns and Social Media Misinformation

Overview: During a recent Brick Town Council meeting, the council decided against moving forward with Ordinance 288 related to vehicles and traffic, citing a lack of review and discussion due to a misunderstanding with the Township’s attorney. This decision came amidst widespread misinformation circulating on social media, leading to public confusion and concern. The council clarified that no further actions or discussions regarding this ordinance would occur in the future.