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As many of you are aware, Councilman
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Vince Minichino has resigned from his
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position on the Township Council.
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>> A deadlock in Brick Township broken by
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the mayor. Daniel Ward is joining the
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Township Council after Mayor Lisa Crate
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cast the deciding vote to fill the seat
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vacated by Vincent Minichino, who
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recently announced his resignation.
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>> Madam Clerk, can you ask the mayor what
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>> The six council members split three to
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three. Melissa Traver, Derek Ambrosino,
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and Steve Fineman supported Ward. Perry
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Albanese, Lisa Reina, and Greg Cohen
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>> Uh Madam Clerk, please proceed with the
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>> Councilman Albanese.
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>> Councilwoman Reina.
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>> Councilwoman Traver.
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>> Vice President Ambrosino.
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>> Councilman Fineman, President Fineman.
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>> Okay, Mr. Canelian, the instance of a
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tie in this situation, can you explain
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>> Municipal Council confirmed Crate could
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break the tie. She voted yes, and Ward
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>> Uh in the instance of a tie under the
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municipal vacancy law, the mayor can
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>> Madam Clerk, can you ask the mayor what
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>> Minichino resigned after 7 years on the
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council. The seat's term expires
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December 31st, 2027. Ward brings 6 years
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of planning board experience and
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involvement in preserving Breton Woods.
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He also teaches chemistry at Ocean
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