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Greetings Brick! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a sudden Brick council resignation changes who represents you
  • What Brick's new rooster ban means for backyard bird owners
  • How Brick detectives traced $15K in stolen tools to one suspect

Also on today's calendar: Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 63 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brick Democrat Suddenly Resigns from Council Position (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Brick Township Councilman Vincent Minichino will step down Sept. 29, ending nearly seven years on the council and triggering a party‑driven process to appoint another Democrat to finish his term through 2027. For Brick residents, that means no special election this November, but a behind‑the‑scenes selection that will shape decisions on taxes, development, and infrastructure for the next several years.
   

2. Brick Township Introduces New Cock Blocking Ordinance (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Brick Township officials have approved a new ordinance that bans residents from adding any new roosters, after crowing complaints became one of the town's biggest quality‑of‑life issues. Existing, properly permitted roosters and enclosures can stay, but police and council members say the change should help frustrated neighbors who've struggled to get relief from nonstop crowing across multiple Brick neighborhoods.
   

3. Brick cops seize $15K in suspected stolen tools from work van burglaries (app.com) — Brick police say they recovered about $15,000 in suspected stolen tools after investigating a string of work van burglaries on the township's north side, leading to charges against a local man. Detectives also linked the case to several vehicle burglaries in neighboring Point Pleasant, and authorities are continuing to sort out the full scope of the thefts.
   

4. NJ hospital prices: These two Shore hospitals won't tell you enough (app.com) — Ocean University Medical Center in Brick is among New Jersey hospitals that an advocacy group says still aren't fully complying with federal rules requiring clear, upfront price disclosures for common procedures. While the hospital's parent company insists it meets transparency guidelines, the report suggests Brick patients may still struggle to compare real costs and shop for more affordable care locally.
   

5. Gymnastics Top 10 rankings for Sept. 24: The Hills shake things up (nj.com subscription) — Brick Memorial's gymnastics team is off to a perfect 5-0 start, highlighted by strong performances from Shea Wagner on bars and floor as statewide rankings place the Mustangs eighth in New Jersey. The roundup also previews upcoming meets, including Brick Memorial's Sept. 29 home matchup against Manasquan, and shows how other top programs stack up early in the season.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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