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🌱 Patch AM: Man Nearly Hits Crossing Guards Fleeing Traffic Stop Near Brick School, Police Say

And on the Brick Patch calendar - Thomas Mathis Burlesque Dinner Show

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Good morning Brick! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Brick driver accused of high-speed escape near school crossing guards
  • What's planned for Ictoberfest at Icarus Brewing in Brick this month?

Also on today's calendar: Thomas Mathis Burlesque Dinner Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Nearly Hits Crossing Guards Fleeing Traffic Stop Near Brick School, Police Say (patch.com) — Police say a Brick Township man fled a traffic stop near Brick Memorial High School during Tuesday's morning arrival, speeding through a school zone and nearly hitting two crossing guards before being arrested after a foot chase. Officers emphasize that, following a recent fatal crash nearby, they are stepping up aggressive traffic enforcement around Brick schools and urging drivers to slow down, obey crossing guards, and prioritize student safety.
   

• NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Oktoberfests 2026 (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Brick beer fans can join Icarus Brewing's Ictoberfest on September 19 at 2045 Route 88, featuring special releases, food partners, live music, and a steinholding contest. The broader guide also highlights dozens of Oktoberfest celebrations across New Jersey this fall, giving Brick residents plenty of options for day trips, fundraisers, and family-friendly Bavarian-style fun statewide.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
    An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Catering To You Associate - Part Time - Evening in Brick. Apply here.
  • Church & Dwight Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator- Weekends (4th Shift) in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Point Pleasant

  • Shore Conference Football Offensive Players of the Week, Sept. 3-5 (nj.com)

Point Pleasant Beach

  • Check out these 21 Shore football stars from Week 1 of the 2026 season (northjersey.com)

Lakewood

  • Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your 'Ask The Mayor' Questions: Portapotties at The Parks (thelakewoodscoop.com)
  • NJ American Water Crews Canvassing Northern Lakewood This Week for Lead Service Lines. (lakewoodalerts.com)

Ok Brick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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