Category: Brick Bulletin Opinion

Coda • GREG BEAN This is a dark day in America. Two weeks ago, I wrote that the U.S. Supreme Court was expected to do away with most of the laws that limit campaign contributions to candidates and much political advertising by corporations and special interest groups. And late last week, the court did just…

PATRICIA A. MILLER Ocean View Ididn’t think much of Brick Township before I covered it for Greater Media Newspapers. I can remember making a few disparaging remarks to Colleen Lutolf, the previous managing editor, when she had the Brick Bulletin. “Brick,” I would snort. “It’s so boring. It’s nothing but strip malls and scrub pines.”…

Mr. Musillo, 83, of Oceanport, died Dec. 27, 2009, at Bayshore Healthcare Center, Holmdel. He had resided in Oceanport for 10 years before relocating to Bayshore Healthcare three years ago. He was predeceased by his wife, Eileen Murphy Musillo; and a son, James Musillo, in 1995. He is survived by two sons and daughtersin law,…

Mrs. Duff, 66, of Old Bridge, died Dec. 28, 2009, at home. Her husband, Lester Duff Sr., died in 2007, and a sister, Joan Zamparie, died in 2006. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Lester Jr. and Sheila Duff of Old Bridge; three sisters, Bernice Scott and Barbara Muraszewski, and her husband, Mike, all of…

Mr. Ruiz, 74, of Keyport, died Jan. 6, 2010, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He had resided in Port Monmouth before relocating to Keyport 28 years ago. Mr. Ruiz was employed at Lily Tulip, Holmdel. He was also a chef at the Buttonwood Manor, Matawan, and a construction worker and carpenter for various local companies.…

Mr. Rosen, 103, of Holmdel, died Jan. 10, 2010, at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Holmdel. He was the former owner of a produce company based in Union County. He was predeceased by his wife, Goldie, in 1977. Mr. Rosen is survived by a son, Dr. Neil Rosen of Holmdel; a daughter, Helene Schwartz of Brick;…

As of the last week of January, Greater Media Newspapers will discontinue publication of the Brick Township Bulletin. Greater Media Newspapers will also cease publication of the Woodbridge Sentinel in Middlesex County. As most of our readers know, the last two years have seen our nation’s economy challenged in a way it hasn’t been in…

If Gov. Jon Corzine is still wondering why he lost his bid for a second term, he need look no further than his decision to close and raze Camden’s Riverfront State Prison. The decision is yet another glaring example of Trenton’s absolute disregard for taxpayers, as it is a stark and blatant waste of their…

January is always a time of resolutions that many times go unfulfilled before February gets here! I am calling on all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and anyone who cares for a young person to make a commitment to a new kind of resolution — a New Year’s resolution to talk with your kids about…