Communicator

 

 

 

 

   H.O.A. OFFICE 

MONDAY - FRIDAY

8AM TO 4PM 

732-458-3400

732-458-9274 (fax)

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CLUB HOUSE HOURS

 

 THE CLUBHOUSE IS OPEN !!!

 7AM to 11PM

 

 H.O.A. Office Hours

 8am to 4pm

 

732-458-3400

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2023 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

 

  JANUARY 23  

FEBRUARY 27

MARCH 27  6:30pm

APRIL 24

MAY 22

JUNE 26  6:30pm Annual Meeting

JULY 24

AUGUST 28  6:30pm

SEPTEMBER 25

OCTOBER 23  6:30PM  Financial Meeting

NOVEMBER 27

DECEMBER 26 Tuesday   

 

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BOARD MEMBERS

Stan Miszczenski - President

Rod Ravaioli - 1st Vice President

Robert Leach -  2nd Vice President

Walt Tucker - Treasurer

Jim Harris - Secretary

  

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CONGRATULATIONS !!!

 

THE WINNERS OF THE 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION

 

STANLEY MISZCZENSKI

ROBERT LEACH

MARIBETH ONEIL

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CALLING ALL BAKERS 

Calling all bakers in our community to consider donating baked items for the GBII Bazaar Bake Sale.

Baked items can be dropped off at the Clubhouse on Thursday June 15th between 3 and 7pm

Any questions, please contact Terri at 973-454-7818

Thanks for your support

 

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GBII BAZAAR

FRIDAY & SATURDAY JUNE 16th & 17th

9AM TO 3PM

 

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WIN A QUILT !!

 

Stunning hand-stitched queen size

"Trip Around the World" design

 

Crafted by Greenbriar II Quilters' Circle

Raffle June 17th at the Bazaar

Tickets $1.00 on sale at scheduled events at the Clubhouse

5/26 Summer Kickoff 12 noon Clubhouse Parking Lot

6/6 Primary Elections 

For more information call Judy Muldoon  732-836-1481

 

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 LUNCHEON & GAMES

SPONSORED BY

BRANDYWINE AT THE GABLES

Thursday June 22 12pm

Come join us for a fun afternoon of food, games & friends

Call Michelle in the Office to Register

 

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LUNCHEON

SPONSORED BY WILLOW SPRINGS

Wednesday June 28th 12:30pm

Come & meet with members of the Brick Twp Office of Emergency Management.

They will be discussing how to stay safe during emergency situations

Call Michelle in the Office to register

 

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"LADIES NIGHT OUT" IS BACK !!! 

Thursday June 29th 6pm

Call Dennis Pirritano 732-206-6547 for details

 

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4th of JULY POOL PARTY

Tuesday July 4th  Food Service 12-1pm

$10. per person

Hot Dogs, Hambergers, Chips, Soda, Water & Desserts

Bring Your Own Sides

Ticket Sales

June 5,6, & 7th 10am to 12 noon

June 12, 13 & 14th 10am to 12noon

  

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WATER AEROBICS

Starts  Thursday July 6th 9:30 - 10:30AM

Call the office to register 

 

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GAME NIGHT w/ BOB SCOTT

July 21  $20.00 per person

Desserts, soda & water

Ticket Sales

June 5,6, & 7th 10am to 12 noon

June 12, 13 & 14th 10am to 12noon

 

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JERSEY SHORE BLUE CLAWS

August 3rd First Pitch 7:05pm

$30.00 per person

Includes ticket & buffet

Hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, baked beans, mac & cheese & cold slaw

It's "Thirsty Thursday" $2.00 Coors & Coors Lights

Ticket Sales

June 19, 20 & 21st 10am to 1pm

June 26, 27 & 28th 10am to 1pm

 

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COMMUNITY CONTRACTORS

Please do not approach contractors while they are working.

Many wear hearing protection and may not hear you approaching them!!!

This is for your safety as well as theirs!!

They cannot check or fix anything on your property without a workorder

from the office.  If something is not working or you are having a problem,

please contact the office.

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  LAWN AND GARDEN CARE

  

 ALL BRANCHES AND TWIGS MUST BE

CLEANED UP FROM AROUND YOUR PROPERTY.  THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE 

HOME OWNER.  MOWING WILL BE STARTING SOON. THIS ALLOWS THE LAWN MOVERS TO PASS SAFELY.

IF YOUR LAWN IS COVERED WITH STICKS AND TWIGS - IT WILL NOT BE MOWED

 

BRICK PUBLIC WORKS OFFERS ON-DEMAND COLLECTION OF BRUSH.  YOU

MUST CALL 732-451-4060 TO SCHEDULE A COLLECTION

  

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E MAIL ADDRESS

Please be sure that the H.O.A. office has your current E Mail address

It is an easier, less expensive and a quicker way to get important information out to everyone

Simply E mail the office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  

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BRICK TWP POLICE

NIXLE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

The system is used to notify residents in emergency situations

Nixle provides an open communication and engagement platform that connects public safety and the communities

they serve.  Nixle enables real-time, two-way communication through text, email, voice messages, social media, and

the Nixle mobile app.

Sign up for this program may be done on the Brick Twp Police Dept website

 

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 SMART 911

This service is provided by the Ocean County Sheriff's Office at no cost to the public. Smart 911 is an app on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. 

The app will show alerts from the county and will be an additional notification on top of the txt or email alert options.

visit https://www.smart911.com/smart911/registration/

 

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TRAVEL CLUB 

ACE TRAVEL 

 

 

4TH ANNUAL TRAVEL TRADE SHOW

Greenbriar I

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 from 12-2:30pm

 

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BROADWAY

NEW YORK NEW YORK  JUNE 28th $179.00

HAMILTON  JUNE 28th $219.00 

Orchestra & transportation

Call Monica for details

732-341-4555

 

TRIP TO SICILY

 

Nov 11th to 18th

If you are interested - don't hesitate !!

Call Monica for details

732-341-4555

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BRICK FARMER'S MARKET

Season begins Saturday May 6th through September 30th 

Hours are 8:30am to 1:30am every Saturday

Winward Beach Park

 

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

 

 Monday's

 AEROBICS 10:00AM  

 

 Tuesday's 

 BOCCE 9:30AM  

LINE DANCING 10AM   

BILLIARDS (8-BALL) 6:30PM 

   

Wednesday's 

2ND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING 9:30AM 

 LIFETIME FITNESS 10AM  

KNITTING 10AM   

GB II BINGO 6PM 

 Thursday's

3rd Thursday of every month

 R & A MEETING 10AM

 

 CERAMICS  1PM 

BILLIARDS (8-BALL)  6:30PM 

 

  Friday's

LIFETIME FITNESS 10AM 

  

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 OUR BUS IS RUNNING!!!

 

FRIDAY 6/9 SHOP RITE

TUESDAY 6/13 MONMOUTH MALL & UNCLE GIUSEPPE'S

FRIDAY 6/16 SHOP RTIE

MONDAY 6/19 LUNCH TRIP TO TUSCANY IN BRICK

TUESDAY 6/20 WALMART

FRIDAY 6/23 SHOP RITE

TUESDAY 6/27 FOODTOWN SEA GIRT

6/30 SHOP RITE

 

Please call Clubhouse to reserve a seat 

 

ALL DATES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

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PNC BANK ARTS CENTER

SENIOR CONCERT SERIES

 

Tuesday, May 23rd

The Sounds of the 50's & 60's  

 

Come with us on the GBII Bus for a great afternoon

Call Michelle in the Office for details & to reserve your seat

 

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THE 2023 POOL SEASON

Our pool AND deck open on Saturday May 27th

 

Pool badges are available in the Clubhouse

Reminder: There is a $20.00 per badge charge for replacement badges

 

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THE BRICK TWP SENIOR SHUTTLE PROVIDES FREE TRANSPORTATION 

Monday through Friday - transportation to and from Brick Twp shopping centers

(Wal Mart, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, dollar store)

Last Friday of each month - Ocean County Mall

To reserve a ride call 732-920-8686 

 

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GREENBRIAR II BINGO

 

BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE CLUBHOUSE

$625 in CASH PRIZES

$150 JACKPOT

11 Games

Admission $2.00 for 4 games & additional games are $1.00

Doors open at 6pm for board purchase & games begin at 6:40 pm

Free Coffee & Tea

Bring Your Own Beverage & Snacks 

1 Guest per Resident 

 

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GREENBRIAR II LIBRARY

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

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TRAVEL CLUB

SEE THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE CLUB HOUSE FOR

INFORMATRION ON DAY TRIPS, CRUISES AND MORE

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BAGELS & BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

 

COME MEET WITH OUR FRIENDS FROM

WILLOW SPRINGS REHAB & HEALTHCARE CTR

CARDIAC CARE TEAM

2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

  ENJOY A BAGEL WHILE YOU RECEIVE A MONTHLY

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK

THIS EVENT  TAKES PLACE EVERY 2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

 

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  IMPORTANT REMINDER!!!

DO NOT FEED THE WILD TURKEYS OR CANADIAN GEESE THAT WANDER

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY!!!

 

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MONTHLY MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS 

  

YOUR MAINTENANCE IS DUE ON THE 1ST  OF EVERY MONTH

YOU ARE GIVEN A 10 DAY "GRACE PERIOD" 

IF IT IS NOT POSTED TO YOUR ACCOUNT BY THE 10TH OF THE MONTH

(for whatever reason) YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED A $5.00 LATE FEE. MANY RESIDENTS HAVE

BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR PAYMENTS GETTING TO ARIZONA ON TIME. PLEASE LEAVE AMPLE

TIME FOR THE CHECK TO GET THERE ON TIME.  

 

WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SET UP AUTO PAYMENT

  CONTACT THE HOA OFFICE FOR DETAILS 

  

FOR THOSE RESIDENTS USING THEIR BANK'S BILL PAY OPTION - KEEP IN MIND THAT YOUR

BANK IS MAILING A PAPER CHECK TO THE PHOENIX ADDRESS VIA THE POST OFFICE

    PLEASE CONSIDER THIS WHEN YOU ENTER THE DATE FOR THE PAYMENT TO BE SENT

 

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ANY RESIDENT PARKING A VEHICLE IN THE CLUBHOUSE PARKING LOT 

IS SUBJECT TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PARKING.

VEHICLES NOT REGISTERED WITH THE 

H.O.A. OFFICE ARE SUBJECT TO TOWING AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE

PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE A.S.A.P. & REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE

 

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BYLAWS & RULES & REGULATIONS

 

UPDATED COPIES ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE

AT Greenbriar2.com  OR IN THE H.O.A. OFFICE

 

 

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Please do not put garden debris out 

***it will not be picked up by the HOA!!***

 

 BRICK TWP PUBLIC WORKS OFFERS ON-DEMAND COLLECTION OF

BRUSH, METAL AND BULK ITEMS.  YOU MUST CALL 732-451-4060 TO

SCHEDULE COLLECTION.

 

TREE TRIMMINGS, HEDGE CLIPPINGS AND SIMILAR MATERIALS MUST

BE CUT TO A LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 4 FEET AND MUST BE TIED IN

BUNDLES NO GREATER

THEN 2 FEET THICK FOR COLLECTION

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ANY CLIPPINGS, TRIMMMINGS, DIRT, ECT. MUST BE PROPERLY DISPOSED OF

PLEASE DO NOT DISGARD IT IN THE COMMON AREAS 

 

  

GROUNDS REMINDER !!!!

 

 THE 3 FOOT  PERIMETER AND ANY TREES IN FRONT OF

YOUR HOUSE ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  IT'S A

GOOD TIME TO GET OUT THERE AND KEEP YOUR

PROPERTY NEAT. BY KEEPING THE AREA AROUND

YOUR HOME FREE OF TWIGS AND BRANCHES IT

ENSURES THAT THE LAWN COMPANY CAN

MOW THE GRASS. 

 

THE BUFFER ZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET AROUND THE

EXTERIOR OF THE ENTIRE HOUSE MUST BE KEPT FREE OF GRASS THAT 

REQUIRES MOWING TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE BY LAWN

MOWER EQUIPMENT.  FAILIURE TO MAINTAIN A BUFFER ZONE

WILL RELIEVE THE ASSOCIATION OF ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE

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ALL LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION ISSUES

MUST BE CALLED INTO THE HOA OFFICE SO THAT A WORK ORDER

FOR THE APPROPRIATE VENDOR MAY BE ISSUED.  THE WORKERS ON THE

PROPERTY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU. 

 

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 GBII LAWN CARE

* There are 63 acres of lawn to be cut.  Grass is to be cut at a height of from 2 1/2" to 3" in the spring and between

3" and 3 1/2" in the warmer weather. 

* Mowings are to be done on weekdays & Saturdays only as weather permits. The lawns are cut utilizing mulching mowers.

It is understood that excessive drought and/or precipitation may alter the weekly schedule

*All sidewalks, curb lines, etc. will be mechanically edged every other cut

* All grass/weeds between sidewalk joints, driveway aprons & curb lines will be treated with pre & post emergent

& mechanically removed when necessary

 

 PRE-EMERGENT CRABGRASS CONTROL - 3 Applicationsw -  First March/early April, second early June, third application to city

strip plus first 10 feet of lawn is at the discretion of the contractor

LAWN FERTILIZER - 5 Applications The dates of the applications are early spring, early summer, early fall and late fall

(in 2 applications)

BROADLEAF WEED CONTROL - 2 applications applied between May and mid November

AERATION & SEEDING - contractor will aerate & seed the front & sides only of 1/3 of the community every year

 

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COMCAST/XFINITY

 

IF YOU ARE A COMCAST/XFINITY CUSTOMER AND YOUR SERVICE 

GOES OUT (FOR ANY REASON) YOU  MUST CALL COMACST

AND REPORT THE OUTAGE TO THEM.

  

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 E MAIL ADDRESSES

 

As an additional way to reach out to our residents we are asking for everyone to provide

the H.O.A. Office with an email address.  Please call so that we may update your file or

simply e mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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 Bicycle Safety

When riding your bike in the community, please be aware of those around you.  Many of our residents enjoy walking and

there have been reports to the H.O.A. Office that cyclists riding on the sidewalk have nearly collided with them. 

We ask that everyone be courteous and safety conscious. Bicycling in New Jersey is regulated under Title 39 of the

Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations laws.  For more New Jersey laws on bicycling,

please visit NJ DOT's Bicycling Regulations page. 

 

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BRIAR II NEWS

CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE AT:

seniorpub.com/papers/briar_2.pdf 

 

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BRICK TOWNSHIP SENIOR SHUTTLE

 

 

 THE SENIOR SHUTTLE PROVIDES FREE TRANSPORTATION TO RESIDENTS AGES 60 AND OVER

Monday through Thursday - transportation to and from Brick Twp shopping centers

(WalMart, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, dollar store)

Last Friday of each month - Ocean County Mall

 

ANYONE WISHING TO UTILIZE THIS SERVICE SHOULD CALL 732-920-8686.  YOU NEED TO REGISTER

AND ADVANCE NOTICE TO REQUEST A RIDE IS NEEDED.  RESIDENTS ARE SCHEDULED ON A FIRST-COME,

FIRST-SERVED BASIS.

 

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BRICK TWP SENIOR OUTREACH SERVICES 

The offices of Senior Services of Brick will be relocating to the Brick Twp Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Rd.

and will remain there until the old volunteer EMS building located

at 500 Aurora Place is ready.  The office is open Mon - Fri 8:30-4:30 and will be used for

all outreach services.

 

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THE SENIOR SERVICES OUTREACH STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH APPLICATIONS FOR :

PTR, SENIOR GOLD, PAAD, HOME ENERGY ASST & MEALS ON WHEELS 

CALL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 

732-920-8686

 

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NEED HELP WITH FOOD SHOPPING??

ON-LINE FOOD SHOPPING SERVICES ARE STILL AVAILABLE THROUGH JERSEY CARES.

CALL 732-920-8686 FOR ASSISTANCE IN PLACING YOUR FOOD ORDER.

VOLUNTEERS ARE AVAILABLE TO DO YOUR FOOD SHOPPING.

 

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**COMMUNITY CONCERNS**

 

 THE HOA OFFICE HAS BEEN RECEIVING  REPORTS REGARDING

OUR FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS !!!

  

* WHEN WALKING YOUR DOGS, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP AFTER THEM. YOU

SHARE THE WALKS AND COMMON AREAS WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AND PLEASE DO NOT USE

YOUR NEIGHBOR'S TRASH CANS TO DISPOSE OF YOUR PET'S WASTE.

 

 

THESE RULES ARE IN PLACE TO PROTECT YOUR DOGS, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY.  OUR HOMES ARE CLOSE

TOGETHER AND EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO ENJOY THEIR YARDS AND COMMON AREAS.  WE ALSO

HAVE NEIGHBORS THAT ARE UNCOMFORTABLE AROUND ANIMALS, SO PLEASE BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND KEEP 

OUR COMUNITY SAFE AND CLEAN.

AS PET OWNERS IN GBII, YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE GREENBRIAR II HOA RULES AND REGULATIONS

ARTICLE IX, SECTIONS 9

9.1, 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3, 9.1.4 

 

DOG WALKERS

 

MANY RESIDENTS HAVE REPORTED ISSUES WITH YELLOWING AND DEAD GRASS AS

THE RESULT OF DOG URINE.  PLEASE BE MINDFUL WHEN WALKING YOUR DOGS AND

THE AREAS THEY RELIEVE THEMSELVES ON.  OUR RESIDENTS WORK VERY HARD

ON MAINTAINING THEIR PROPERTY 

 

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ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE 

MEETS TUESDAY MORNING - COMPLETED APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE

RECEIVED IN THE HOA OFFICE NO LATER THAN

MONDAY AT 3:30 TO BE REVIEWED THAT WEEK

 

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CARE-RING HAS EQUIPMENT THAT

RESIDENTS MAY BORROW..... CALL

ED PETERSEN  732-475-6468

 ANNE LEAHY   908-499-0645

BILL PHILIPSON 732-714-6735

  

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FOOD DONATIONS 

 

ARE BEING TAKEN FOR LESS FORTUNATE INDIVIDUALS.

NEW, UN-OPENED, NON-PERISHABLE FOOD CAN BE LEFT IN THE CLUBHOUSE 

PLEASE BE SURE THAT PACKAGES ARE SEALED AND EXPIRATION DATES

ARE CURRENT

 

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 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

 

FOR OUR MILITARY MEN & WOMEN OVERSEAS

WE ARE COLLECTING NEEDED PRODUCTS.

THESE ITEMS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE VFW 1838

 WOMEN'S AUXILLARY FOR DISTRIBUTION.

A BASKET HAS BEEN SET UP IN THE CLUBHOUSE

ALONG WITH A COMPLETE LIST OF THE PRODUCTS

THAT ARE NEEDED.

WE THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

 

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MARION SECURITY 732-600-0999

MARION SECURITY IS HERE IN THE COMMUNITY

AS A DETERRENT -  NOT  TO TAKE THE PLACE OF THE

BRICK POLICE.  IF YOU ARE IN DANGER OR SEE

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY CALL 911

 

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THE BRICK POLICE TIP LINE

732-920-6258

www.brickpd.com/tip-line/

The Brick Police encourages residents to provide tips that will help Law Enforcement

authorities do the jobs.

 

Quality of Life is important to the Brick Police Dept. If you know of a quality of life problem

or have issue/concern within Brick Twp. and would like to have a Community Policing

Officer investigate the issue, please go to

www.brickpd.com/contact-us/quality-of-life-neighborhood-concern-form/

 

You may also submit your complaint by calling the Community Policing Office at (732) 262-1140

Examples of Quality of Life /Neighborhood concerns:

barking dogs, vehicle speeding & parking complaints, loud noise or any ongoing nuisance

 

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