? Patch AM: Guilty plea in Brick Township arson case

Greetings Brick! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ?? In today's newsletter:

• Guilty plea in Brick Township arson case
• Explore Ocean County with reliable bus routes

Also on today's calendar: Daddy and Me Tea Party and 7 other events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a hairy cushion? ? (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hazy sunshine and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. ? Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 65.
• Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.

? News we're reading

? Man Pleads Guilty To Setting Brick Township Home On Fire (patch.com) ? A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to arson for setting a fire that destroyed a home in Brick Township, injuring three firefighters. The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office is seeking a three-year prison term for the incident.
   

? Ocean Ride Offers Reliable Bus Routes Across Ocean County (jerseyshoreonline.com) ? Ocean Ride Transportation Services offers convenient bus routes across Ocean County, connecting residents to key destinations. Routes include stops in Brick Township, enhancing mobility for those traveling to shopping centers and other important locations.
   

? Upcoming Events in Brick

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

? Featured events ?

Thursday June 12

• Starry Night Art Auction & Reception
  Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights
  6:00 pm

Friday June 13

• Matt Pro Wrestling Bayside Thriller
  Mantoloking Road Playhouse, 266 Mantoloking Rd, Brick Township
  7:30 pm

Saturday June 14

• Scouting BSA Pack/Troop 38 Open house
  111 Drum Point Rd, Brick Township
  10:00 am

Wednesday June 18

• LPN to BSN Seminar at Berkeley College
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

Tuesday June 24

• Open House at Berkeley College
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

Other local events

Thursday June 12

• Daddy and Me Tea Party
  Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room , 600 Main St , Toms River
  6:30 pm

Friday June 13

• Eastern Dental CPR- Brick
  Eastern Dental, 2770 Hooper Ave Unit 4, Brick Township
  2:00 pm
• Moonlight Heron
  Pinot's Palette, 545 Brick Blvd, Brick Township
  7:30 pm

Saturday June 14

• Lagerfest 2025
  Icarus Brewing Company, 2045 NJ-88, Brick Township
  12:00 pm
• Solo Acoustic
  Windward Tavern, 292 Princeton Ave, Brick Township
  6:30 pm

Sunday June 15

• Rainy day Frogs
  Pinot's Palette, 545 Brick Blvd, Brick Township
  12:00 pm
• Biker Gnome
  Pinot's Palette, 545 Brick Blvd, Brick Township
  3:00 pm

? Events Nearby

Thursday June 12

• Example Event Title
  Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Calendar
  8:00 am
• Solo Acoustic
  Point Lobster Bar & Grill , 521 Arnold Ave , Point Pleasant Beach
  6:00 pm
• June 12th 6 pm-Pasta Making Class and Tiramisu
  Soule' Culinary and Art Studio , 800 Ocean Rd , Point Pleasant
  6:00 pm

Friday June 13

• Father's Day Sherlock Murder Mystery Dinner
  Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room , 600 Main St , Toms River
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 14

• Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
  The Aquarium , 300 Ocean Ave , Pt. Pleasant Beach
  8:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Support the great local businesses that make this newsletter possible: ?

• Mathis House Victorian Tea Room and Bed & Breakfast
  Spring Victorian Afternoon Teatime
• Furry Friends Mobile Vet
  Privately owned veterinary services-house call & in-clinic
• Dogtopia of Brick
  Endless Love. Trusted Support. Most Exciting Day Ever.

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? Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• You gotta see this!
  Elephant saves antelope from drowning. It lets us know that although a lot of things suck in our lives?there is are still wonderful things that take? (Nextdoor Hendrickson Ave)
• Hello, and good morning everyone please join Anchor Family Success Center for a free workshop on LEAD.
  Please join our workshop on Lead Prevention Click https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81720125681?pwd=QTQxa83D5cOnzRRSOm59obiQ0hqi6m.1 to start or join a? (Nextdoor The Brownstones at New Visions)

• Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Team Member in Brick. Apply here.
• Spar Group posted a job opening for Reset Merchandiser Traveler in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.

? Nearby News

• Construction Causing Stop-And-Go Traffic On Route 88 In Point Pleasant (patch.com)

• Point Pleasant Beach Primary 2025: Where, How To Vote On Election Day (patch.com)
• Dogs, Penguins, Alpacas (?Oh My!') Will Star in Lavallette Library's Summer Animal Series (shorebeat.com)
• Mako shark steals sea bass off the hook from party boat fishermen (mycentraljersey.com)

• POLLS CLOSED: 2025 New Jersey Primary Election Results (thelakewoodscoop.com)
• Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill Win New Jersey Gubernatorial Primaries, Will Face Off In November (theyeshivaworld.com)
• New Jersey Golf Foundation Hosts First-Ever Special Needs Golf Clinic at RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams (tapinto.net)

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: A Wookie-cushion!
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