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🌱 Patch AM: What will Brick’s new speed limit mean for Lanes Mill Road?

And check out 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the Brick Patch calendar

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Hey there, Brick! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Brick's new speed limit mean for Lanes Mill Road?
  • What's pouring at Brick's Ictoberfest at Icarus Brewing?

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brick considers new speed restrictions following teen's hit-and-run death (news12.com) — Brick officials are moving toward lowering the speed limit on Lanes Mill Road to 35 mph after a Brick High School student was killed in a hit-and-run near Rhode Island Avenue. Residents are split on whether the change is enough, but many remain worried about kids walking and biking there as the new school year begins, with a final council vote set for Tuesday.
   

• NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Oktoberfests 2026 (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Brick residents can join Icarus Brewing's free Ictoberfest celebration on September 19 at 2045 Route 88, featuring seasonal beers, food vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities until evening. The broader guide also highlights dozens of other Oktoberfest events across New Jersey throughout September and October, offering plenty of options for fall outings around the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It's Labor Day,
    again, and today should be an amazing opportunity for everyone to get up and out early for lots of sun and fun. Anyone know how to go about this?… (Nextdoor Bricktown)
  • The power went out for a few minutes right in the middle of today's work.
    Nobody moved. We all just stood there looking at the half-finished wallpaper in the daylight coming through the windows. Power came back, tools came… (Nextdoor Cedar Bridge/Beaverson)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Brick. Apply here.
  • Six Flags Great Adventure posted a job opening for Savannah Sunset Night/Overnight Bellhop & Transportation Driver in BRICK. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.

🗞 Nearby News

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)
  • Hundreds of Lakewood students lose bus service days before school starts (news12.com)
  • UPDATE: Approximately Six Lakewood Primary Girls Remain Unplaced (thelakewoodscoop.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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