Resident questions former mayor's pension stance

I never thought that the time would come when I ever agreed with Dan Newman Sr.; however, it has an asterisk attached to it. Now I don't feel so bad about it.

I read an article that was printed on April 10, which was sent to the Brick Township Council and also to the newspapers, titled "Council not acting fast enough on Nydam pension." This article implies that the Brick council has not worked fast enough to prevent a pension for former thief, Jack Nydam, who was the director of public works for Brick.

Newman Sr. goes on to say that he is extremely disappointed and deeply hurt that the comments by Brick Councilman Brian DeLuca went ignored. He goes on to say that he was not given the courtesy and respect that a former mayor of Brick should have received. For this I say, if you want respect you must first demonstrate it, Mr. Person of many hats and political appointments. You make me laugh.

I, too, agree with the former Mr. Everything of Brick politics in his quest to see that Jack Nydam does not get one cent from the pension board. As a paid professional firefighter who worked 27 years on a job I loved, attaining the rank of captain, and finally retiring 20 years ago, I know the value of a good pension and feel hurt that a confessed thief will get one also. I'm sure that the wheels of justice are working on this at this very moment. Our council members are good, smart thoughtful people, and we will see the light in the near future - of this I'm confident.

Bottom line is that you never complained about Joe Scarpelli when word got out that he was to receive his pension after getting out of prison. I ask why the silence on your part with this person? Correct me if I'm wrong. Joe Scarpelli had his birth in the political arena during your reign asmayor of our township.

When he gets out, he will get around $300 a month in pension benefits but nothing towards health insurance. Our council has made sure of this. How come you have not written about this?

So Dan Newman Sr., although I agree with you on the Nydamdecision, I also think that you should be a topic on the council agenda. However, you must earn the courtesy you want so badly.
Art Sholty
Brick