Category: Brick Bulletin Opinion

There are still some unclaimed trophies from the 66th Toms River Fire Company No. 1’s Halloween parade. If you think you might have won a trophy, or if you have any questions or comments about past or future parades, please call (732) 349-0144 and leave your name, number and the best time for someone from…

The decision to call off a scheduled town meeting on the future of the Brick Landfill makes sense –– for now. Experts from the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Transportation were scheduled to share their knowledge of the Superfund site’s remediation with Brick residents at a Dec. 4 forum. Some believe the…

Autumn is a peak time for vehicle collisions with wild animals, resulting in driver and passenger injuries, property damage, and fatal injuries for millions of animals nationwide. The Humane Society of the United States offers the following advice to keep you and your fellow travelers safe this season: • Dwindling daylight hours mean more cars…

We would like to thank the citizens of Brick Township for their vote of confidence in our candidacies for Township Council. Over the past several months, we have met many wonderful people who welcomed us into their homes or businesses and supported us. The campaign season was a long one, but that was fulfilling to…

At this time of year, most people focus their thoughts on the upcoming holiday season. Stores are stocked with winter merchandise, decorated trees are on display, and lists are made so no one is forgotten. Yet, there will be many people without a gift, warm clothes or even food on the table. And, there are…

A bettor’s guide to Brick’s future Since election night there has been a lot of panicked chatter about all of the imminent, radical changes the township will face once the newly elected Republican majority takes control of the Township Council. If you’re a betting person, the smart money is on evolution, not revolution, as they…

Election time has come and gone. The Township Council is now divided at three Democrats and four Republicans. Stephen Acropolis is no longer the lone Republican, joined by three more of his fellow party members. To the losing candidates, I am sorry. They did a fine job while in office. Kim Casten was a great…

It was interesting to read Kimberley Casten’s letter to the editor in the Nov. 6 Brick Township Bulletin. In that letter she chastised Dan Toth for his letter of Oct. 23 for what she calls his "distortions." Her letter was interesting in light of that portion of the full-page political advertisement in the Oct. 30…

Premature birth looms as a major challenge to the heart of America’s strength – the health of our children. Today, one in eight babies is born too soon, many without warning and for no known reason. Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death. The survivors of premature birth can face chronic health and…