Category: Brick Bulletin Opinion

Herbert L. White Obituaries Herbert L. White Mr. White, 88, of Freehold died Oct. 17 at Monmouth Crossing, Freehold Township. Born in Freehold, he was a lifelong resident. From 1945 until his retirement in 1977, he was a machine operator at U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck. From 1935-45 he was employed as an…

Hooray for Mayor Joseph Scarpelli, the Brick Township Council and the Concerned Citizens of Brick in their successful attempt to prevent another Home Depot from being built near a drinking water supply in their township! Congratulations to the more than 2,000 citizens who signed the Concerned Citizens’ petition! It is possible for citizens to make…

When reading a recent quote by Brick Township Democrat Councilwoman Kim Casten, I had to chuckle. Running under the Scarpelli Team banner has apparently given them the ability to deceive the public by quoting figures that just don’t make sense! For Casten to state that "the 1,100 acres (preserved) .. prevented 1,900 children from going…

The members of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, PBA Local 379, wish to alert the citizens of Ocean County that numerous residents have reportedly received telephone calls from telemarketers seeking donations to benefit law enforcement concerns. During these telephone calls, the solicitors have implied that they represent officers from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Neither…

It was unfortunate, or maybe I should say fortunate, that I attended the Brick Township Council meeting on Oct. 7. At that time I experienced the worst in people and the best in people in the true sense. It seems the lone Republican member on the council, Mr. Stephen Acropolis, had discovered what he thought…

On a recent night I went to Brick High School for a school board meeting and learned something that I wanted to share with others. I met the director of the Brick Adult School, Mr. Greg D. Cole, and was formally introduced to some of the great things Brick schools have to offer. For some…

The Woman’s Club of Brick Township, at its October meeting, pledged to support Governor McGreevy’s Book Club Program. In a letter to the New Jersey State Federation of Women’ Clubs, the governor stated, "Reading is the foundation of all learning." He acknowledged the commitment of federated women in promoting literacy and praised the dedication of…

As a resident of Brick Township, it is a pleasure to receive a paper with local news. However, I find it disturbing to read in one edition where a local has been arrested and then several weeks later you are quoting him and appear to be praising him as a Pop Warner coach. Are these…