ERIC SUCAR staff Brick Township quarterback Jordan Roshala (left) tries to break free from the clutches of Brick Memorial lineman Mark Pagnozzi (right) during the second quarter of the rivalry game held at Brick Memorial High School on Nov. 21. Brick Memorial beat the Dragons 22-20. See sports. More ... Mayor's seat was lifelong goal for Acropolis Crowd packs Township Council meeting for swearing-in ceremony BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis was his usual polished self when he began his speech after he was publicly sworn in. But he faltered briefly when he came to one sentence. "I've always said there can be no greater job…." he said, then closed his eyes, overcome with emotion. More ... Girl's love of animals knows no bounds Seven-year-old raised over $300 for Jersey Shore Animal Center BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent       Every day, Lauryn Booth makes sure that her two cats - Nikki and Sunshine - get enough of food to eat and plenty of hugs and kisses. But the 7-year-old second-grader at St. Dominic School knows that there are a lot of other animals that aren't as lucky as her two cats. More ... Board's Oyster Creek decision expected soon Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to rule on corrosion issues BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Athree-judge panel is expected to release a decision on the safety of the drywell liner surrounding the Oyster Creek nuclear plant reactor no later than Dec. 20, said a spokesman for the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). More ... Council jacks up pay for GOP township attorney BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - The bill for the township's legal firm has gone well over the $100,000 that was set aside back in January. Township Council members voted 6-1 at the Nov. 20 council meeting to amend the contract with the Toms River firm of Gilmore and Monahan to $250,000. Councilwoman Kathy Russ... More ...      COURTESY OF BRICK TOWNSHIP State Sen. Andrew W. Ciesla swears in Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis before a crowd at the Nov. 20 Township Council meeting. Acropolis' wife, Wendy, holds the Bible. More ... Adopt a Pet       Jersey Shore Animal Shelter 185 Brick Boulevard (732) 920-1600 www.jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org More ... Man dies trying to cross Chambers Bridge in dark Second nighttime pedestrian fatality in less than a month BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - A 69-year-old township man was killed when he was struck by a car as he tried to cross Chambers Bridge Road in an electric wheelchair in the dark recently. Henry A. Genovese Jr. was riding in the marked crosswalk at 8:17 p.m. on Nov. 12 near Ovation Way when he attempted to cros... More ...