Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition RESIDENTS ASKED FOR INPUT ON FUTURE OF FOODTOWN SITE By Keith Hagarty       With weeds overgrown in the parking lot and a faded supermarket sign reminding passing motorists of what once was, Township Planner Michael P. Fowler is encouraged by public input on what to do with the former Foodtown shopping center site along Route 70. More ... Troops Aren't Forgotten During Holiday Season Town Launches Holiday Greeting Card Collection Drive By Keith Hagarty       The holidays are a time to share with friends and family. But for the hundreds of thousands of troops serving thousands of miles away from home, friends and family are a long way away. Sometimes, a simple message of holiday cheer can make a huge difference. More ... Major Upgrades Planned For Frede And Arrowhead Parks By Keith Hagarty       Frede Park and Arrowhead (Norman J. Sherman) Park are getting a makeover. The township held a public information session this week to get residents' feedback in the hopes of having the new and improved parks ready for use by next summer, said Mayor Stephen Acropolis. More ... SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN      --Photo By Keith Hagarty Crowds of kids clamor for the best spot in line to get the chance to sit on the lap of Jolly Old St. Nick last week during Brick Township's annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. More ... Freeholder Warns Of Lean Fiscal Times In New Year Times In New Year By Bill McLaughlin       Preliminary reviews of the county budget for 2008 reflect a general downturn in the economy, said Ocean County Freeholder John Bartlett. County department heads have been told to "batten down the hatches," he said. More ... Monmouth County Names New Administrator       FREEHOLD - Robert Czech, the former business administrator in Middletown Township since 2000, was chosen by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to serve as the county's new administrator, succeeding former administrator Louis Paparozzi, who retired this summer. More ... New Director Of County Training Center Takes Over       Having worked side-by-side with the first director of the Ocean County Training Center, Waretown, for more than two years, Harold Morris is now ready to take the reins of one of Ocean County's premier facilities. More ...