Brick turns out to honor late coach and friend Fundraiser for DPW supervisor Brannick raised $6,000 for his children BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Russell Brannick spent the last day of his life doing what he liked to do. He went to his daughter's soccer game at Brick Township High School. He went home and barbecued for his three girls and his fiancée. More ... Expect changes in Town Hall, Acropolis says New mayor plans 'transition teams' to scrutinize departments BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis' alarm clock went off at 5 a.m. on Nov. 7, the day after he was elected to serve out the two remaining years of former Mayor Joseph C. Scarpelli's term. By 6 a.m. More ... Kelly enjoyed job but won't miss the politics Former mayor looks back on 11 stormy months in office BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       There was little left on Daniel J. Kelly's desk in town hall on his last morning as mayor. A box of tissues, a computer and a phone were all that remained. The pictures of his wife, three grown sons and his four grandchildren had been packed away. More ... Brick GOP takes all four Township Council seats BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Township Councilwoman Ruthanne Scaturro sums up her showing in the recent election in two words. "Pretty cool," she said. "I have to say I was a little taken aback that I was the top vote-getter," Scaturro added. "I think it's good for women in politics. We don't have a lot in ... More ... MUA expands reservoir hours for residents BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Joggers, walkers and nature lovers will have time during the day to enjoy their activities at the Brick reservoir, thanks to the facility's newly expanded hours of operation. The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (BTMUA) recently announced that the reservoir will be o... More ... Open space funding approved for one more year Groups will continue search for long-term funding solutions BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON - New Jersey residents voted to borrow $200 million for open space and farmland preservation programs this Election Day. While the initiative's success was widely hailed by conservation groups across the state, the cash injection was viewed as a stopgap measure to keep the Garden State Pr... More ... State voters reject stem cell initiative Fiscal and moral concerns, low voter turnout cited as reasons for rejection BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON - New Jersey voters rejected a plan that would have borrowed $450 million for stem cell research, defeating the statewide ballot initiative 53,785 to 46,069. More ... GREEN SCENE November is the time for horticultural multitasking       Fall is upon us with vibrant colors, creating the tapestry of autumn. We all hope the inevitable journey of falling leaves will be delayed, so we can enjoy the splendid foliage and somehow postpone the onset of winter. We were blessed with wonderful warm October days and good drenching rains, prov... More ...