{"id":9076,"date":"2025-10-10T13:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T17:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/co.ocean.nj.us\/GalleryWP\/?p=9076"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:09:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T17:09:00","slug":"upgraded-spaces-enhanced-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/co.ocean.nj.us\/GalleryWP\/upgraded-spaces-enhanced-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgraded Spaces, Enhanced Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">On October 6, Ocean County Commissioners <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\">Frank Sadeghi<\/span><\/span><\/span> and Virginia E. Haines joined the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (<span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\">OCVTS<\/span><\/span><\/span>) for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly upgraded OCVTS Brick Center, located at 350 Chambers Bridge Road. The project brought a fresh, modern look to the building while also improving its functionality and accessibility.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The exterior now features sleek metal panel siding, updated windows and doors, a welcoming paver courtyard with seating and lighting, new flag poles, and a canopy at the main entrance. The building\u2019s signage was also enhanced, including a new digital reader board. Inside, the upgrades include a secure vestibule, a separate dining room entrance, a new ADA-compliant bathroom, and a fully renovated dining space with coffered ceilings, LED lighting, and fresh finishes.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">These improvements were made possible through the generosity of the H. 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