CHRIS KELLY staff Brick Township's Vicky DeTata tries to steal the ball away from Jackson's Dana Costello during a home game on Jan. 4. More ... Captains almost an even match for chief position Two veteran officers: they will continue to work well together BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Police Chief Nils R. Bergquist and Capt. Douglas J. Kinney were both sworn in on the same day 27 years ago, in December 1980. Both men were sworn in on the same day when they were promoted to sergeant in May 1990 and to lieutenant in April 1996. Bergquist is badge No.83. Kinney is badge No. 85. B... More ... Former board member interested in vacancy John Talty, who lost his bid for re-election last year, wants to come back BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent       BRICK TOWNSHIP- Board of Educationmembers expect to fill the vacancy created by Brian DeLuca's Dec. 31 resignation at a special meeting on Jan. 17. Superintendent Melindo A. Persi said the board will interview candidates in public and then will go into a closed session to deliberate. More ... New chief vows to be as accessible as possible BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       New Brick Township Police Chief Nils R. Bergquist was still moving into his new office last Friday. And there wasn't much on his desk - yet. An edible bouquet gift basket from the Brick Rotary Club. A picture of his newborn grandson, Brayden Acropolis, was prominently displayed. More ... Freeholder wants new job with Brick MUA MUA experience not needed for exec director's job, chairman says BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Republican Freeholder James F. Lacey has applied for the executive director position open at the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority, Chairman Patrick L. Bottazzi confirmed Monday. Although Bottazzi declined to name any of the other applicants for the position, he said ... More ... Mayor has changes planned for the new year Pezarras keeps his job as administrator for another year BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP- Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis wants to revamp the township's organization chart and create two new departments this year. Acropolis made the announcement at the New Year's Day organization meeting. The new departments will be Community Development and Land Use, and Parks and Recreat... More ... Adopt a Pet       Jersey Shore Animal Shelter 185 Brick Boulevard (732) 920-1600 www.jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org More ...      COURTESY OF BRICK TOWNSHIP Township Clerk Virginia Lampman swears in new Police Chief Nils R. Bergquist at the New Year's Day organization meeting, as his wife Donna holds the Bible and their new grandson. More ... Police officers respond to two incidents Monday BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Police officers patrolled the hallways of BrickMemorialHigh School onMonday, in response to a textmessage that circulated among students over the weekend that warned of a possible shooting. An investigation found no credence to the message, but the police maintained a presence a... More ...