I was waiting for the punch in the stomach line as I read this story and there it was. " a sign being erected at the site directing boaters to use the ramp at Traders Cove Marina, which carries a fee for users."
Another money grab by this POS mayor we have. He should be ashamed of himself. He's worried about someone taking a piss is the weeds, how bout worrying about every red light intersection that is overgrown with weeds and cigarette butts that makes this town look like $%#@$!

Also, just what Mantaloking road needs, more traffic to the beach. I live on the river side of Mantaloking and it is next to impossible some weekends to get out on that road with all the traffic, so great plan mayor, send all the boats, jetskis and trailers to your pet project marina, nevermind the residents that will have to deal with the extra traffic. Bang up job your doing, whats next, a toll on the bridge?

1. Closing the ramp is the mayor's solution to enforcement of a no wake zone.
2. There used to be a garbage can at the ramp.
3. Since the Brick taxpayers paid for Trader's Cove, shouldn't that ramp be free to all residents.
4. Was the closure of the ramp ever discussed with the public?

Acropolis is the biggest pos that has EVER been in charge of this city. I can not BELIEVE he closed that ramp. The one little free perk we had in this town....I still can't belive i am reading that he closed it. I am beginning to hate this town more and more and may be realizing I made a mistake buying here. we can't get rid of this pig soon enough. I would vote for ANYONE over him including Snookie.

The DPW garbage and recycling guys always take a leak when pulling down this dead end; been doing it for years. Then they back up, finish the street and drive off.

The ONLY reason acrapolis shut it down was because of traders cove. is scarpelli out of jail yet, i would vote him back in at this point...anything is better then what we have now.

The clowns who run this city don't really care about the residents of Brick they only see us as a tax base so that they can line their pockets and force boaters to go to another town to launch their boats. Obviously the better solution would have been to place a porta potti at the site and a trash barrel for the convenience of the boaters who live here. Seriously folks...the leadership here is lacking common sense and the citizens of this town are left out of the loop on decisions concerning our quality of life.

never ever envisioned that voting this man into office would end up costing us the most destruction this town has ever faced. Here is what I am going to do. I live near Forsythe and every time i see a city employee, garbage, recycling, road crews, going into the woods to pee i will take a photo and post it here or on the brick facebook page and i encourage everyone else out there to do the same. couldn't the council not stop acrapolis for doing that? and can they over turn it?

can't someone start a recall

how about installing one of these at the end of Main Ave next to River Rock Bar so vehicles stop driving into the river?

Second worse Mayor in history of Brick. Nope. on second thought, he is TIED with Scarpelli the convicted bribe soliciting extortionist.

I hope the Toms River crooks are singing songs of Brick to the feds.

This guy will be lucky if hets gets 1000 votes for re-election. The only chance he has is if Ducey runs against him. This next Mayors election is the perfect opportunity for an independent to get elected Mayor and clean up this town

Rumor has it that Mayor had F Cove shut down because it was right next to his boat marina. It wouldnt look good if rowdy partiers were passing by or stopping at Mayors marina to load up and use the bathrooms.

How long must we wait for the FBI to sweep in and arrest this guy?
This is the most corrupt government on the Jersey shore...and that's saying a lot.

Hey - like we have to go to Point Pleasant BORO or Point Pleasant BEACH to get a free launch of my jet ski. Also, you can bet your bottom dollar that MAYOR STEVIE had a lot to do with closing of F cove to clear out for HIS marina. Remember when he had Guarantees from that kook with the boat museum promised lots of money for the development of Trader’s Cove when he had only lint in his pockets. Another shoot from the hip from our mayor who doesn’t care what gets hit.

Glenwood Boat Ramp. I agree with Dan Toth the ramp should stay open!
This is not the first time a mayor tried to close the Glenwood boat ramp. Early in the 90's then the mayor Steve Zyboyan had tandem loads of dirt at the water’s edge to block its use. The outcry of Brick people quickly taught that mayor a lesson and it was removed.
History is repeating itself.
MAYOR; LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE. In Brick all paper streets give access to the residents to our best resource waterfront/water access. Look at Dock Road, Cherry Quay Beach, Bay Harbor and Kingfisher Cove. No one should be denied access to this great resource.
For 40 years my families property (corner of Mantoloking and old Hooper) has graciously allowed boaters to park their trailers and and utilize the launch site at Glenwood Place. I operate Exit All Around Realty on the corner and the people are courteous kind and clean There is never trash/garbage or indecent exposure. I have never seen urination or indecent exposure. Nor have I ever walked the property to pick up garbage. I also find that people spend money at the Hot dog Truck.
Mayor, It is not broken don’t try to fix it. Open Glenwood Place to our residents. You should also put a garbage can there for the residents to use.

"Assinine" and "ludicrous". Councilman Toth is being kind in using those words. The people in my District 9 are using words that are a bit more harsh, and unprintable. I've talked to several people in my District who utilize the ramp and they are very upset. There was no forewarning that this was to occur, nor any knowledge that there was indeed a problem. For the Mayor to unilateraly close the ramp is unconscionable and an affront to the citizens of Brick. If people are urineating and defecating at the ramp why are'nt these "neighbors" calling the Police. After all, it takes time to put a boat in the water, and if called the police have a good chance of catching these miscreants. Garbage is sometimes dumped at the sight. The common sense solution would be for the Town to put a couple of barrels there and secure them. As for ignoring the "no wake zone", that the "marina owners" are complaning about, some boaters ignore the no wake zones no matter where they are, is the Mayor going to close down the approach to the Mantolkoing Bridge because people are violating the no wake zone? Will he request the State close the Point Pleasant Canal becuse of no wake zone violations? Beaverdam Creek? Or the many other areas where this occurs? While there are some miscreants who misuse the ramp, the vast majority who use the ramp do so in a neighborly fashion showing respect to both the property owners and the land. To punish the majority of ramp users for the misconduct of a few is wrong.

As the County Committeeman (R) for the 9th District, I call on the Mayor to recind this unwarrented policy. To paraphrase President Ronald Reagan " Mr. Mayor, please tear down this barricade!"

This was never intended to be a boat ramp. Its original use was a fire department draft point prior to the existance of fire hydrants.This so called boat launch(ramp) has also beem a safety concern. Did anyone know that people have gotten stuck there,driven head on into the water and rescued and how about the congestion it causes when too many cars with trailers go down glenwood ave at the same time.

This is really the same as closing what has been a public street and used for many years. You just can not do it legaly. What I would suggest to the town council that they draft a set of rules for use and enforce the rules. Limit hours of use. Trash can is not needed. People bring something they take it home too. Littering is it's own offence. Something is dumped it should carry a $200 fine. I would suggest taking the guardrail installation up in the courts as an illegal act. Don't we have an activity incentive about providing access to our waterways?

Put cameras there..
Anyone urinating, etc.... post the video of it on Brick website...
"Do you know this person"... then send that person a summons/fine!!!

I used that boat ramp years ago, but can understand the issues causing the closing. However, there are alternative ways of enforcing those abusing its use. A few summonses to violators would have helped stop the few violators while allowing access to the majority who have appreciated the convenience.

I also disagree with shutting down the Glenwood Boat Ramp. The recreational use of the natural resources of this state are still for "We the People". The problems stated by our Mayor, could simply be resolved with providing a port-poti, and trash cans. Isn’t that what we pay our taxes for? While yes, we could use travel further to use Traders Cove, for a fee. I went there once with my kayak and was told that I had to pay the $10 fee, to just drop it in the water. Not having the proper change, I left carried it to the water and dropped it in. Now we are closing another free dirt ramp that is used by the locals. Isn’t this still the Peoples country? Most states encourage the use of its resources, including free boat ramps, but not in NJ and Brick. First F-Cove and now Glenwood ramp. If it doesn’t bring in direct revenue for the township they shut it down. I still value my freedom, and this will be overturned.

I agree with Tom Z. The people that do the right thing are always having things taken away due to others. Instead of "punishing" the residents who use the ramp the proper way, something should be done about the trash people. The adjacent lot should be maintained (even if it is owned privately) . Fence off the lot if you must, so others will not trespass. Closing the ramp is not the answer. It sends the wrong message to the wrong people.

Bricktucky.....The greatest show on earth

What next.

Open.it back up Mayor JO! We all know you're looking for moolafor the lack of slip rentals at Traders Cove because of F cove closing. I am always boating up the south branch at no wake speed. There is no garbage there, there is no pooping there, there is no wakes being generated by boats, it's a dead end!!! Enjoy your last term Mayor Moron!!!!

I say we flood the town hall phone lines asking for the mayor and ask him to re-open the ramp. Worse case, a group of us concerned long time township residents should dismantle the guardrail and kindly return it to the DPW. We ARE the people that elected officials are here to represent. This is wrong and uncalled for. Listen to Helen Fayad Mr. Mayor.

F Cove people and the ones who use that ramp should get together and pick-it the new marina and summerfest.

The last time a moyor shut it down a court rulled the road went in to river and where when was the legal process done to shut down a road. The mayor has voilated the law of State of NJ and should have charge brought agunst him.

what is it with this guy?? I am starting to wonder if he has mental issues. Whatever happened to government FOR the people. This jerk does NOTHING for the people. I don't even use that ramp except for maybe twice in the past with my wave runner as I have a lift on my property however just the thought of him taking away another "free" teeny tiny perk we get for living in this over taxed, over ruled township behooves me. Its not about any of the excuses he gave, the man couldn't tell the truth if his life depended on it. The local marina's and Trader's Cove don't want ANY free competition. They want to continue gauging for every small ticket item they can and this is one. one little stinking freebie and he takes that away without even discussing it...there was some poor guy with his little motorized row boat trying to use it today and a "township official" was pulled over next to him i guess telling him he can't use it anymore but he CAN go to Rapers Cove and pay ten bucks.

yah this was closed just like the one next to Helen fayads own home why not keep this closed and reopen the one next to her house.

This is nothing but politicking ahead of time by BULLET DAN TOTH of ABSTAIN FAME on the council. Dan was spanked by the REpublican Party because he broke rank and deceided to become a DEmocrat. The property he has mentioned near the closed ramp is owned as a possible money making scheme when and if the property is sold. If other than his family owned the land one would not ever hear of the closing. This is for his family to use as a private ramp. Dan is a PHONEY and its about time readers know this. Apparently he condones urinating and deficating in this area, Maybe this is the way he was brought up as a kid, which he still is. Watch out for this stupid politician because he has ulterior thoughts of becoming mayor and I know how to stop him. I don't need to speak up for the Mayor, he's a big boy and can do his own thing. Check out Dans Jeep license plate, he is a NJ Legislature. Is it legal..............no and this is his MO...........doing things that seem OK but sleezy.

crazy stuff

I also agree with almost everyone who has left a comment. I have lived in Brick since the early 70's, and that free ramp was always a perk. There are no places left to launch a small boat or jet ski. How sad is that? We are part of a water front community, right? I live in Cedar Bridge Manor, the development directly across from the ramp. My family has used that ramp for years. I have never seen anyone using the weeded area as a rest room. A gargage can is a nice idea,I think they were there years ago.I was shocked to see the newly paved road, but really disappointed to see the blockade to the water. Brick township has approx 50 miles of water front property. Can't we even get our 50 feet back. Come on Mayor and Town Council, reverse this ridiculous and unfair closure to an open water way. Don't punish everyone because of a few bad apples. They are probably out of towners anyway, We aren't like that in Brick !!!!!

next election we need to clean house and get them ALL out...we need a new council and new mayor...wipe the place clean and take back our damn town.

What a bunch of losers we have running this town. Oh for the days of Danny Newman, Ed Hibbard, Warren Wolf , Mary Ann Butler,Chuck Anderson . Never appreciate what you have until you see these clowns in action at a meeting.

Some very good feedback from the residents but unfortunately it is tarnished by the embarrassing comments by other. People bash the mayor and then criticize the town and its people. How can you be a proud Brick resident with the asinine remarks? Take a 2nd look at your comments before you post something. Or better yet read it to your children first before you submit it.

Traders Cove will be a success and I'll do what ever I can to make it a success ..Guess who ???

Lisa - your comments solidify my post.

1. Vote any and all politicians out that do not secure and make their first priority the tax paying citizen.
2. Make the town council hold hearings as to why the mayor or whomever has the authority to close any public access point. Then fire them or refer to number 1
3. Stop patronizing his marina as a sign of our discontent. Hold some protests show them our discontent.
4. I find it hard to believe that people were using the reeds as a toilet cause he would've put up a red light camera to catch and fine them.
3.

There has to be some kind of EPA or CAFRA permit that needs to be approved before sinking a Guardrail into the high tide mark of a river. This should be looked into.

A garbage can, some strict warning signs and some chain link fencing could have solved all of the unproven complaints that the Mayor cited.

If Steve runs for re-election, and thinks he can win, he is crazy.

I thank those of you who agree with me concerning the boat ramp. Do we ever think that if this wasn't located in the area near Bullet Dans relatives, would he get politically involved with Mayor Steve Acropolis? This is yet another page in the BOOK OF BULLET DAN'S WAYS TO WIN AN ELECTION. When he was chastized by Ex Councilnan Underwood about his wearing apparel at a council meeting he soon dressed in the same dark brown cardboard box he calls a suit. The fact that he was hollered at as a rookie lends credit to his stupid remarks at council meetings. He's a cheap skate and its about time he forfits his TOWN PAID HEALTH BENEFITS for one his wife gets from her job as a nurse in our system. Dan is a phoney, I will prove it in these blogs. I tell the truth and I question, where are those people who acknowledge the good work that this present administration has done for the voting public? To Dan; Take that illegal state legislator medallion stuck to your license plate on your Jeep. You do it or I will insist it be done. The choice is yours. Will you comply or will you continue to fool the public by impersonate someone who you are not? This has been your M-O since you started, wise up and get ou'ta town, now.

Sholty...
You are a bozo...
did you take your meds this morning?

@ can't say who, Old fart, something up my butt and 68,000 to help pay medical costs. You definately sound like a Socialist, something Obama wants us all to become. How did you know about the farts and something up my butt? You're correct and you must have been at the bottom of my toilet because I suffer from IBS. Now you figure this out if your mind is worthy of an answer. Having others help pay my medical expenses is a Socialist trait and you fit the bill. Put an egg in your shoe and beat it because you will never find a better place at the Jersey Shore to live and complain about things like me to aggrivate yourself. Take a hike, there are many who feel as I do but they can't take badgering by the likes of you. They will come out come election day. Make book on this.

"Residents and marina owners complained" I live on that creek and I have no issue with the ramp. Re-open it please

Friends of mine owned a house on the last road on the left that is on Glen. It's the only house on the right side of that road. They lived there for over thirty years and I spent many weekends at the house. How come I did not see, hear or smell any of this stuff said to be going on at that ramp? Seriously, the only problem every once in awhile was too many cars and trailers parked on the side of the road, but that was minimal problem at best. The mayor makes the place sound like the boat ramp from hell, when it's quite the opposite (just like the F-Cove descriptions). All of a sudden there a new boat ramp that the town owns and that they charge for use of and the Glen "boat ramp" is now a HUGE problem! Well yes it is now, as it will cut down on the people paying at Acropolis's ramp. I have lived in Brick a very, very long time. I have never seen a Mayor so hated by the township residents, NEVER in my whole life have I've seen people so up in arms about one person in this town, and the people I've talked to, are from all persuasions, twenty somethings to seniors, Republicans, Democrats, Independents. I think we should erect a statue of Acropolis in the middle of the Foodtown parking and make it a giant bird feeder and let the birds do to Acropolis what he has done to us.

What You people are seeing is crony capitalism , perhaps even fascisim, in action....When a government is able to crush to a private business in fees and regualtions, or in this case a free business that benefits the people is closed, so that it or its cronies will benefit financially ........the people must rise up and overthrow

Ducey, Toth or Acrapolis

These will be your 3 losers to choose from.......Pick your poision wisely !

get a battery operated sawzall and cut that sucker down.

There is another sandy ramp in brick that was recently closed. It is in the Baywood Neighborhood at the dead end of West Grenada Dr. The ramp was more of a clearing between trees, and I assume on common property between two privately owned lots. The ramp was ideal for wave runners, kayaks, and small boats. It too was a nice perk for local residents in this waterfront community. Towards the end of last year, this ramp was chained shut. If the property is privately owned, then I completely understand the purpose for shutting it. However, this year, a sign is posted stating its closure by Brick Township. If the land is public, then once again... here's another example of the township taking away the "perks" of living in Brick.

i can't find it but someone made a post about the "bamboo" ordinance...I have to admit when i first heard of the ordinance regarding bamboo and other non native "weeds". I was dumb struck that this was even on the radar with all the "real" problems we have in the town. My initial reaction was that someone near and dear to one of these idiots had a problem with a neighbor and took it upon themselves to change the law to re mediate the problem. I couldn't believe what i was reading and just shook my head.

Does anyone here think Acropolis is a good Mayor besides Art Sholty?:

Personally, I think a Brick resident should have free access to township-owned boat ramps and beaches and non-residents should pay a fee. I want to see my tax dollars work for we who live in Brick. I agree that closing the ramp should not have been the first answer. I think it was the most convenient for our town government. So, vote for the other guy, whoever that is in the next election. If our current mayor wins again, I guess that means everyone's anger here was hot air.

Seriously, what kind of a person, a mayor for that matter, would barricade a free boat ramp that has been in use for at least 75 years? Steve, what the heck is wrong with you? I voted for you and so did most of my family and friends. NEVER again. There is something very, very wrong with you. What is it? You need some psychological help or something because you really have no idea how much you are disliked in this township. Have you any idea how many kids use that boat ramp? I know a ramp in midstreams, one in herbertsville, one somewhere else but I still use that one. Are you going to close them also? It is bad enough that the MUA and OCUA closed off access to their spots, now this. What is next? A township income tax? A township sales tax? Come on Steve, you might as well get even Art Sholty to hate you.

wonder if he needed any kind of dep or army cor permites or studies to put up that barracade. that could turn out to be a safety issue by blocking access to the water? I would definately check to find out if he went thru the proper channels before he had that done.

I've used that ramp for years and have never seen anyone do anything other than put their boat in and take their boat out. Who's defecating there? Seems the neighbors don't even know this is going on. Now that the ramp is closed I guess those who own kayaks will have to pay $10 to put them in at Traders Cove...And then kayak through a channel or under a bridge with boats blowing past them at 40 mph. Sounds like a safety consideration to me. I see plenty of people with kayaks at the Glenwood end of the river paddling through the branch that goes toward Forge Pond as well as the Mantoloking Rd side. Who will be responsible when one of them gets hit or swamped by a power boat coming past the Traders Cove ramp?

Councilman Toth found another SAFE topic he can put his name on, this one doesn’t conflict with his business, or his father, or his wife’s employment or that his astrologer didn’t OK. Oh and by the way if he or his family owns the illegal parking lot (Dan ok with your parking) where the boaters barked their trailers. Is it properly insured for this use and zoned for this use? PS: I am all for a free ramp just not this political prostitute.

Wait, everyone is upset over a barricade the township put up?? Everyone calm down & relax!! Remember the "township" put this thing up, just walk over to it, pull it up & move it out of your way. Just please remember to "reinstall" it after use. How great would it be to see someone just move it & then put it back?? Or cut the legs flush & lossen the bolts on one side - now it's a swing gate!!

When you do it, let me know. How is it people have all the answers, but pass it on for someone else to do? Never themselves.

To Dan Nee: You can use the ramp next to my house, as my guest, anytime you want. Just be mindful of the tide. Heck, why drive across town?

iLife in cedar croft our free ramp was just bulkheaded

Just to set the record straight: Make book on it. My real name is Parts Holty, but I also go by Mrgrumpass, and various other connotations which invariably have somthing nasty to say about Dan, uhh, you know, that guy on the council I don't like. Because no matter what, the mayor and his previous administration are what I live and breath for. (Enen IF the toilet is such a struggle these days...)

Thanks for the LOL!

Great job Mayor, send all the Brick residents to already overcrowded boat ramps in Point Pleasant so you don't have to, or can't deal with. your own towns problems. Work it out, instead of pulling an F Cove. I have no problem sharing our ramps, but really...provide public access for your residents. I believe public access to the water is a law.

To Sam Foster; (regarding your comment about halfway back up this page)
Thank you for being a voice of reason.

I have created a petition using signon.org to get the ramp reopened.

http://signon.org/sign/reopen-the-glenwood-place?source=c.em.mt&r_by=276627

Please sign, email friends, post to facebook... Get the word out.

I still think someone needs to call the army core and the dep to see if acrapolis followed all guidelines in place for dealing with tidal waters. That area being blocked could also be a safety issue.

"There is no such thing as a free launch."

Is it possible that Sholty's IBS is backing up and causing the diarrhea that endlessly flows from his mouth? His posts tend to be the most distasteful.