Daniel Nee

Boca Raton

Founding Editor at Brick Shorebeat

Publisher-Editor at Boca Daily News

News reporter, Shore area magazine publisher extraordinaire.

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Articles

Brick Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Illegal Images of Minors, Prosecutors Seek Jail Term

6 days ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

Prosecutors in Ocean County on Friday announced that Dennis Hubert, 42, of Brick Township, has pled guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material. At the time of his sentencing, the state will be seeking a term of five years New Jersey State Prison. Authortieis have said the investigation began with a referral from the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Brick Firefighters Douse Blaze at Large Home With Help of Residential Sprinklers

6 days ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

A house fire that may have grown – and potentially spread – quickly was extinguished by Brick firefighters after being kept under control by a residential sprinkler system, which is now required by law to be installed in some larger homes. Firefighters were dispatched to the residence at 78 Cedar Island Drive Thursday morning at about 6:30 a.m. after a fire was reported, according to a statement from the township’s fire bureau.
Seaside Park To Acquire New Ladder Truck for Fire Company

6 days ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

Seaside Park officials have filed a letter of intent to purchase a new ladder truck for the Seaside Park Volunteer Fire Company, and also approved a lease-purchase agreement to acquire a specific model through a cooperative pricing organization. Officials have said the department urgently needs a new ladder truck to replace an aging model that has experienced reliability issues. Last year, the fire company purchased a new pumper truck, which likewise replaced an aging unit.
NJ Natural Gas to Close Streets for Paving Project in Seaside Park

6 days ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

A contractor for New Jersey Natural Gas will begin a repaving project later this month following an infrastructure project that has been completed, Seaside Park officials announced this week. J.F. Kiely will commence milling and paving between May 19 and May 23, pending weather conditions. This work, conducted on behalf of New Jersey Natural Gas Company, aims to restore the roadway affected by the recent gas line installation.
Seaside Heights’ New Bayfront Playground, Restrooms: Here’s What It Will Look Like

6 days ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

Seaside Heights officials this week finalized the financing for the long-awaited “inclusive playground” on the bayfront, a project that will add a state-of-the-art playground to Sunset Beach, accessible restrooms and improvements to the surrounding grounds. The project, which costs just under $1 million, is nearly funded in total by state grants under Jake’s Law, a program that sets aside funds for inclusive playground across New Jersey.
Lakewood Parents Charged With Murder of Infant Daughter: ‘Blunt Force Trauma’

1 week ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

A Lakewood couple has been charged in the death of their infant daughter, prosecutors in Ocean County announced Thursday. Ruben Santiago, 36, and Caitlin Gibson, 28, both of Lakewood, have been charged with murder in connection with the death of their three month-old daughter. Both are presently lodged in the Ocean County Jail while awaiting a detention hearing following their arrest.
Brick, NJ Shorebeat - News, Real Estate, Events, Community, Sports, Business

1 week ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

Brick Township taxpayers will, on average, see their school tax bills rise by more than $100 this year, however board members said at a hearing Tuesday night that they were stuck between two options – reject the tax increase and lay off more teachers, which would increase class sizes to gargantuan levels, or adopt a maximalist tax increase and send residents’ bills soaring several hundred dollars.
Brick, NJ Shorebeat - News, Real Estate, Events, Community, Sports, Business

1 week ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

The Brick branch of the Ocean County Library will present a concert by the “Fish and Whistle Band” later this month, highlighting the local “electric-acoustic” group that has gained a significant following. The Freehold-based Fish and Whistle Band stages live shows throughout the Garden State with high-energy unplugged bluegrass, country and rock on guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass. The musicians, ranging in age from 20 to 70, specialize in songs that bring generations together.
Lavallette Adopts 2025 Budget, Small Property Tax Increase

1 week ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

The Lavallette borough council on Monday passed the town’s annual budget during an otherwise somber meeting, given the news of the loss of Councilman Robert Lamb earlier in the day. The budget was, essentially, the only item on the agenda given the circumstances, since the state requires municipal governments to adopt their spending plans within a given timeframe. The budget passed unanimously with no opposition from council members or the public. According to Borough Administrator John O.
Brick BOE to Decide on Budget With $4M Tax Increase Amidst State Aid Cut

1 week ago | shorebeat.com | Daniel Nee

The Brick Township Board of Education is scheduled to vote on a final budget for the 2025-26 sch0ol year that would raise an additional $4 million in tax revenue after the district qualified for a program to receive state aid in exchange for raising property taxes. Brick Township’s beleaguered school district has suffered seven years of intensive, multi-million dollar budget cuts thanks to a law, commonly known as S-2, that originated from an agreement between Gov.