BRICK – The popular Summerfest Concert Series is about to begin, with four concerts planned for consecutive Thursdays in July.
This is the 30th anniversary of the concert and fireworks series, which are free to attend and are held at Windward Beach Park on Princeton Avenue.
During the June 17 council meeting, Mayor Lisa Crate discussed this year’s line-up, which includes the classic 70s arena band Super Trans Am, who will kick off the series on July 3, followed by British rock tribute band, Brit Pack, on July 10.
A yacht rock group, Suit & Mai Tai, is scheduled to perform on July 17, and the final concert on July 24 will feature Aftershock, a local Jersey Shore band.
A food court and beer and wine garden will be open at every concert. Music begins at approximately 7 p.m.
Mayor Crate encouraged the public to take advantage of a complimentary shuttle bus service, which will begin running at 5 p.m. from Drum Point Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School, Midstreams Elementary School, Lanes Mill School and Brick Township High School. Coolers and chairs are permitted on the shuttle buses.
In other news from the council meeting, James Ryan was reappointed as the township tax assessor for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029. He has been serving in this position since August of 2022 when former tax assessor Michael Kingsbury announced his retirement.
Tax assessors are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey and are overseen by the County Board of Taxation. All property is subject to taxation, and it is the responsibility of the tax assessor to place a value on each parcel of property in their taxing district.
Ryan has worked in the township tax assessor’s office since 2002.
During the same meeting, the governing body authorized the award of contract for roadway improvements to various streets, including North Lake Drive, Olive Court and Vista Court.
The $457,313 bid was awarded to Earle Asphalt Company of Farmingdale. The project consists of resurfacing the three roadways as well as concrete and drainage improvements as needed, said Council Vice President Vincent Minichino.
“In addition to the milling and overlay work, this project will include Brick Township’s MUA water main upgrades to Olive Court,” he said. “Bid notices were provided to 81 prospective bidders from our bidders list. Seven requested bid packages, four bids were received with Earle Asphalt being the lowest responsive responsible bidder.”
The council also approved the submission of a grant application and the execution of a grant contract with the State Department of Transportation 2026 Municipal Aid Program for the roadway elevations of Channel Drive and for “Snake” Road.
Channel Drive, located in Shore Acres off Bay View Drive, floods frequently, as does “Snake” Road, which consists of Mandalay Road, Pilot Drive, Holley Avenue and Knoll Crest Avenue.
This roadway is the principal evacuation route for 142 residences, and access to the roadway is often impassable during normal tidal cycles.
The next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m.
