ERIC SUCAR staff Members of the Brick Beach lifeguard dive team work to revive a submerged "victim" (beach Capt. Daniel Santaniello) at Brick Beach 3 during a red alert drill on Aug. 15. More photos and story on page 3. More ... New BOE policy clamps down on travel expenses School board members will have to account for expenditures BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent       The Brick Township Board of Education recently introduced a revised policy that tightens the parameters for travel expenses and reimbursements among its members and staff. "The policy is not about traveling," said board member Cynthia McCarthy, chairwoman of the board's policy committee. "It's ab... More ... Dive team's goal is rescue, not recovery BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       It was high tide on Brick Beach 3 and the drowning man had already slipped beneath the cobalt waves. The six lifeguards who make up the Brick Beach dive team plunged into the rough surf. They had a very narrow window of time to find him. Fortunately, they were able to pull the man from the sandy ... More ... Mayor delays surgery until after the election BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Mayor Daniel J. Kelly has rescheduled the date of his hip replacement surgery until mid-November, after the mayoral election. "I have no intention of being out for long," he said. "I'll be walking around on crutches, but I'll be working as the mayor. More ... Jim Murphy in Country Music Hall of Fame       In recognition of his nearly 45-year involvement in the traditional country music realm, singer-songwriter Jim Murphy of Brick will be inducted into America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame Aug. 28. The ceremony will take place during the National Traditional Country Music Association's (NTCM... More ... Public will have final say in Ice Palace offerings BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - The public, not township officials, will decide what should be included on the Ocean Ice Palace property if the purchase goes through, Council President Stephen C. Acropolis said. "Before we spend any money to build anything on-site, we will hold town hall meetings and meet with... More ... Ramp guide helps boaters launch summer season       The thousands of boaters who trailer their vessels around the state now have a definitive resource guide to help them better plan and enjoy recreational boating in New Jersey. More ... Grant will expand shrink-wrap recycling efforts       When boating season gets under way for 2008, Ocean County will be ready with an expanded shrink-wrap collection and recycling program. "We are very pleased to be receiving a grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection that will allow us to expand this program," said Freeholder Dir... More ... Drumline      JEFF GRANIT staff Members of the drum section of the Brick Township High School Marching Band go through their paces in the parking lot despite the humid weather on Aug. 17. More ... Exhibit traces history of comic book superheroes Montclair Art Museum hosts one-of-a-kind tribute to genre BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer       The American cultural phenomenon known as the comic book is getting the royal treatment at the Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, Essex County. Fans of this genre of entertainment will be coming from near and far between now and Jan. 13, 2008, to see a one-of-a-kind exhibition, "Reflecting Culture: ... More ... Marching Along      PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from top: Members of the Brick Township High School Marching Dragons brave the August heat to practice in the parking lot last week. Dan Lahaye, 14, holds his form with his tuba. Ernie Arians, 15, practices his baritone. The annual band camp was slated to run fo... More ... Three residents charged in neighborhood dispute BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - - Police recently arrested a Shore Pine Drive man and charged him with making terroristic threats after he threatened to burn a neighbor's house down. Gabriel Frigerio III, 24, was also charged with disorderly conduct in the incident, which happened on Aug. 13, according to the ... More ... Brick Township Police Dept. offers drug hotline       The address where the activity is occurring. The Brick Township Police Department provides a drug hotline for citizens to report drug-related activity. The hotline was established as a means of providing the public with the opportunity to anonymously report drug activities in their neighborhood. More ... Jersey Shore Animal Center Golf Classic       The Jersey Shore Animal Center invites the public to join them for a day of golf, food and fun at the sixth annual Golf Classic slated for Sept. 24 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. Teeoff will be at 1 p.m. The outing will include lunch and dinner, greens fees, open bar and an awards cere... More ...