News for Brick Township, NJ. The township of Brick is the 3rd most populous municipality in Ocean County and the 13th most populous in New Jersey with more than 75,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is John Ducey.
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Trooper pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault of teen
Shane Dempsey pleads guilty after pulling up in his State Police vehicle to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old girl.

One of NJ’s Most Popular Walking Trails Closing in August
The Brick Reservoir walking loop in Ocean County is closing for about 10 months starting in July as crews begin a major repair project that includes draining the reservoir and replacing its liner.

Driver, 21, admits Brick hit-and-run that killed NJ mom of four
A young driver from Middlesex County has admitted to a deadly hit and run in Ocean County, which killed a 56-year-old female pedestrian.

Toms River man admits to arson and smashing a car window
An Ocean County man is facing three years in prison after he confessed to setting a Brick house on fire.

Brick Township bids farewell to not one, but two restaurants
Two popular restaurants have permanently closed their Ocean County locations but their Monmouth County spots remain open.

Raising Cane’s Gets Approval for First Ocean County, NJ Location
It's a fast-casual chicken restaurant.

Shake Shack expanding in New Jersey
Ocean County's very first Shake Shack opens in Brick Township on Tuesday, May 6

NJ man accused of grabbing child, 8, at store in Brick
A 24-year-old Brick Township man is facing a criminal charge after an incident reported by a concerned mother in Ocean County.

Heartbreak for Brick High alumni after Marine dies in fatal crash
Manchester police said the motorcycle headed west on Route 37 burst into flames after being struck by a Honda Accord entering the road from Colonial Drive Saturday afternoon.

Trendy PA and NJ Breakfast Restaurant Opening Brick Location
Specialty breakfast restaurants are popular these days.
