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🌱 Patch AM: Why Brick officials are moving to clamp down on data centers

Also check out Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo 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:

  • Why Brick officials are moving to clamp down on data centers
  • How Brick Memorial's upset win shook up Shore football rankings
  • Which Shore burger spot near Brick deserves your next cheat meal?

Also on today's calendar: Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very windy; mainly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Strong winds; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
  • Friday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Amusement Park for Sale, Four Restaurant Updates, Plus More News You Missed at the Jersey Shore (thelocalgirl.com) — Brick residents get two notable updates this week: 7th Street Burger has opened in town, and township officials are moving to restrict data centers through new zoning rules over noise and environmental concerns. The wider Jersey Shore roundup also covers a major amusement pier sale, new restaurants, severe-weather risks, and grants for nearby emergency services.
   

2. Shore Sports Insider Football Top 12, Week Four (shoresportsinsider.com) — Brick Memorial's football team surged to No. 4 in the Shore Sports Insider Top 12 after a statement 24-14 win over Toms River North, powered by a dominant ground game and special teams. The rankings rundown previews another big test for the Mustangs at Point Boro and breaks down how upcoming divisional matchups could reshape the Shore Conference pecking order.
   

3. Where to find a great cheeseburger at the Shore (app.com) — Burger lovers in Brick can grab a classic cheeseburger at Burger 25, which now has a local location alongside its Toms River spot. The roundup highlights standout cheeseburgers all along the Jersey Shore, giving you plenty of nearby options for your next burger night out.
   

4. Hospital boss of one of Jersey Shore's biggest employers calls it quits (app.com) — Hackensack Meridian Health's longtime CEO, Robert C. Garrett, will retire in June 2027, a change that will eventually affect Ocean University Medical Center in Brick and thousands of local employees. The health network, one of the region's largest employers, plans a national search for his successor while highlighting major investments and growth at its Jersey Shore hospitals.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for an affordable and reliable tow for my
    Dodge Durango from brick to freehold tomorrow. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance (Nextdoor Bay Wood II)
  • I am starting the process to find an agent to help me decide on which Medicare plan is best for me.
    Does anyone have someone they can recommend? It is a daunting task with so many options. Thank you (Nextdoor Hendrickson Ave)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Brick, New Jersey in Brick. Apply here.
  • Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Catering To You Associate - Full Time - Day in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.

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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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