CHRIS KELLY staff Brick Memorial High School senior Megan Cook reads to a group of students at the Herbertsville Elementary School during "Read Across America" day on Monday. More ... Building department bashed over permits Acropolis says too many open permits is 'dereliction of duty' BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis wants to know why there are so many open building permits in town. Acropolis said at the Feb. 26 Township Council meeting that he had recently been given a list of open building permits, some of which dated back 10 years. More ... After the fall: Brick Dems will rise again Former Mayor Newman says party plans to rebuild BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - The battered Democratic Party here isn't dead yet. "We are starting to talk to each other, and that's important," said former Mayor Daniel F. Newman. "We will be ready for two years from now. There are some things that are happening now. More ... Lacey says his feet 'well-planted' in MUA job BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Despite the controversy surrounding his appointment as the Brick TownshipMunicipal Utilities Authority executive director, Freeholder James F. Lacey is settling into his new job. "He's been here three and a half days and he promises not to quit," Vice Chairman Allan Cartine said... More ... SummerFest fine-tuned to audience tastes BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICKTOWNSHIP- Doo-wop is back. The 2008 SummerFest lineup includes a mix of offerings designed to appeal to just about anybody, township officials said. "It's kind of an interesting eclecticmix of performances,"CouncilmanDaniel Toth said at the Feb. 26 Township Council meeting. More ... Officials question process BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Thirty minutes is not enough time to review applications for appointments to township boards. Councilman Daniel Toth and Councilwoman Kathy Russell both said at the Feb. More ... Mayor: Walk-in clinics could shave health-care costs for twp. BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Township officials are considering setting up walk-in health clinics that would make it easier for employees to take care of minor illnesses and cut health costs at the same time. The clinics would be available not only to township employees, but to employees of the Board of Edu... More ...