Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition SCARPELLI PLEADS GUILTY TO TAKING BRIBES Resigned Mayor Took Money From Developers; Could Face Up To 30 Months In Prison By Catherine Snipe       Resigned Mayor Joseph Scarpelli pled guilty in Newark Superior Court Monday to accepting at least $5,000 from an unnamed developer. Scarpelli resigned as mayor of Brick Township in December citing personal reasons. Now, those reasons have been revealed. More ... New Mayor Daniel Kelly Ready To Tackle 2007 By Catherine Snipe       Daniel J. Kelly has served in government for more than 30 years. He's been on the planning board for 11. He has served as its chairman for four years. He is a member of a long list of civic organizations. But since Friday, he's been mayor of Brick. More ... Reactions To Scarpelli Scandal Range From Anger To Disappointment By Catherine Snipe       People are disappointed and angry at the events surrounding resigned Mayor Joseph Scarpelli's guilty plea to accepting money from an unnamed developer. "Scarpelli broke the public trust," said newly appointed Mayor Daniel J. Kelly, who serves as Scarpelli's replacement through November. More ... MAYORAL CANDIDATES MAKE ONE LAST PITCH Dan Kelly Makes His Case By Keith Hagarty       It's not too often an incumbent mayor is criticized by his opponents for a lack of political experience, but for Democratic Mayor Dan Kelly, such critiques have been par for the course since he was appointed to the town's top leadership post 11 months ago. More ...