CHRIS KELLY staff Ken Steider of Brick serves hot apple cider to Brick's Steve Nebus during the Brick Township Historical Society's annual Christmas tour of the Havens Historical Museum farmhouse Sunday. Story, page 3. More ... Search for new chief could take 3-6 months Acropolis leaning toward picking a captain to replace Dougard BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       The next person to head the Brick Township Police Department will be a police chief, not a public safety director, Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis said. "I made a commitment to the police department," he said. "I believe in promoting from within the ranks. We are not going to be bringing in someone fr... More ... Kelly doing well after hip replacement & politics Ex-mayor gets life back after 11 mos. in office BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - During the 11 months he served as mayor, Daniel J. Kelly's cell phone rang constantly. These days it barely rings at all. And that's fine with him. Kelly, 66, is recovering from the hip replacement surgery he had Nov. 16 at the Rothman Institute's satellite services unit at Atl... More ... Christmas at Havens farm a journey to a simpler time Historical society opens the door to yuletides past BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - The candles in the old Havens farmhouse off Herbertsville Road glowed gently, like beacons in the chill December night. Inside, mulled apple cider bubbled in a kettle on the stove. The fragrance from a fresh-cut Douglas fir filled the living room. More ... Brick students well above state norm on test scores BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Brick students surpassed state requirements on standardized tests and outperformed their peers in other districts, according to a report recently released by the Board of Education. More ... The show will go on, but maybe not in Brick Former Brick Community Players have new name, seek permanent home BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - The Brick Community Players literally applauded the Township Council back in November 2006 when council members adopted a bond ordinance that included funds for their new home. No one in the group is clapping now. More ... Artist's creations will fill Beatles hotel Howell resident known worldwide for works of Fab Four BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer       When the Beatles came to America in 1964, they rocked our world, literally. To this day Beatlemania is still running rampant across the country. With the 40th anniversary of the release of the Beatles' "Sgt. More ... 'The Golden Compass' lacks direction BY CHRIS GAETANO Movie Critic       New Line Cinema release Di rected by: Chris Weitz Starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Ian McKellen Running time: 113 minutes Classified: PG-13 'The Golden Compass," from which the film directed by Chris Weitz derives its name, is a mystical device with the ability to... More ... BBB: Read extended warranties, service contracts, return policies       Stop before you throw away those contracts or receipts this holiday season and take the time to read the fine print on extended warranties, service contracts and return/exchange policies. It may end up saving you money. More ...