Brian Hanlon

It is a fantastic new addition to Toms River and Ocean County, it's the "Protectors of Freedom" sculpture and gardens. The project, developed by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, honors the men and women of our military. The project was done by renowned artist Brian Hanlon. The...

Have you been to Downtown Toms River this summer ? have you seen the "statues" ? On this edition of the Jersey Shore Journal, we will give you a behind the scenes look at the work of sculpture Brian Hanlon. Hanlon created the 20 statues located throughout the downtown area. Vis...

If you walked through downtown Toms River today, you may have noticed a new statue going up in the park at the corner of Washington Street and Robbins Street. So what's the story? Well, I can tell you!

Pieces of a massive sculpture are being put in place at the entrance way of the Downtown Toms River business district but we're learning that it's more than just a nice piece of art work.

This summer will see a brand new welcome for visitors to the Jersey Shore. Toms River attorney and philanthropist Jay Grunin is funding a monument by Master Sculptor Brian Hanlon to be placed at the corner of Routes 37 and 166.  Grunin says the township has owned the property for about a year, but didn't have any plans for it until he came along...