BRICK – Derrick T. Ambrosino was named as the new Council President after a unanimous vote from fellow council members.
During the Reorganization Meeting held on January 7, Ambrosino was nominated by outgoing Council President Vincent Minischino, who highlighted some of the reasons he believes Ambrosino has all the qualities needed to lead the governing body.
“He always has something intelligent to say. He does a very good job. He’s very passionate about what he does. He’s committed to keeping Brick a better place for the people, for the mayor, for the council – we all work together, but the common goal is for the people of Brick Town,” Minischino said.
Ambrosino has deep roots in Brick, Minischino continued, and noted that his parents, wife and three children were all in attendance. The new council president attended Brick Township schools, as do his children.
Vincent Minischino was sworn in as council vice president by Mayor Lisa Crate while his granddaughter holds the Bible. (Screenshot by Judy Smestad-Nunn)
“He’s also on a host of committees – Business and Finance, Land Use, Public Safety,” Minischino said. “He’s also a liaison to the MUA, Tenants and Landlord, Traders Cove Marina and Parks – he’s very committed to this town.”
As his first order of business, Council President Ambrosino recognized and thanked the outgoing president, “on behalf of the Town Council, the administration, and hopefully the people of Brick Township as well,” for the service that he provided the town for the last year.
Minischino will continue to serve in a leadership capacity as Council Vice President.
During Mayor’s Comments, Mayor Lisa Crate said a thriving community “doesn’t happen by accident; it happens because of the dedication, compassion and hard work of the individuals who believe in something greater than themselves.”
She called the municipal employees “a great asset…and I want you to know that the work that you do is important and appreciated.”
The mayor said she is excited for all that’s to come in 2025 and is looking forward to expanding on many township programs, including Community Policing, Parks and Recreation events, and Senior Services, which already offers “countless activities and services for our local seniors,” and provided 11,413 rides to dialysis treatments, doctor’s appointments, shopping trips and more this past year.
Mayor Crate also took a moment to acknowledge the Mayor’s Student Advisory Committee, made up of 50 students from both high schools.
Derrick T. Ambrosino will be the council president this year. (Screenshot by Judy Smestad-Nunn)
“Along with weekly lunch hours…these students volunteer their time to make Brick better: they show up for Pick Up Brick, they assist with the Senior Prom, they help run the Brick birthday party, and they volunteer at the Longest Table event, just to name a few things they help out with,” she said.
Brick will be celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, and along with the annual birthday party, Mayor Crate said the administration is coming up with “some fun ideas for how we can celebrate this milestone, and honor so many people and so many residents that help make Brick what it is today.”
The mayor also announced various appointments during the Reorganization Meeting for the Architectural Review Committee, Environmental Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Property Maintenance, Shade Tree, Sustainable Brick, and the TNR Committee.
Mayor Lisa Crate addresses the community. (Screenshot by Judy Smestad-Nunn)
Numerous professional service contracts were also announced during the meeting, as well as the incoming officers for the Fire Companies.
The next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28 at 7 p.m.
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