I'm not much into politics etc. But I do understand Mr Toth obstaining publicaly being he is in the Liquor biz. But to ask for favors behind closed doors seems wrong to me. Especially being he asked this favor for a friend who's also in the liqour biz. These other times he helped citizens is on thing and seems like a good thing. But I think asking of favors for friends nonpublicly is wrong. Maybe he should of asked publicly so it didn't look like improper steps were take behind closed doors. That's my 2 cents. But then again 2 cents don't get you much these days...

Should we take the word of a man with 3 federal liens against him? Meaning Juan Bellu.. If he don't have proof (paper trail) then it's hear say

This is really suspect. Won't look good for his Mayoral run....

If Toth asks favors behind closed doors it has to be black and white..Is it alright or not. I mean it is not right to say one issue is alright to talk about and another is not. I think if the township allows companies to open in Brick they should help them along, I mean why do we allow these places to open and lolly gag on getting the paper work together. It just seems like Brick would rather see these places fail, leaving more empty buildings around.

Councilman Toth is ethical and when requested helped people who wanted his assistance. Mayor Acropolis is looking to eliminate competition in the next Mayor's race and will stop at nothing.

Wow! Juan Bellu actually does something for the $150,000 he gets paid?
Oh, he's the RAT for Acropolis that WE pay for.
I wonder how he managed to find the time bewteen his job at the TRMUA, Commiteeman for the Republican Party, his private accounting business he runs, and the $150,000 job he has in Brick.

just wonderful, our elected officals working for us.....sounds more like china. when will all of you grow up and do what we have elected you to do? you are all a bunch of clowns lobbying for your own interests, your own friends and your own pockets. Some of my friends who don't live in Brick call it Bricktucky, now i understand why. I wonder if we in Baywood can sucede from the rest of brick....

and to Toth, why is the boat ramp on mantoloking rd still blocked??? I read they were going to open it up again and because nobody is complaining it is still closed? i get it, out of sight out of mind? i guess that was another grandstand by you while the topic was hot...typical politician

TOTH , should immediatly resign , this is a matter for the prosecuters office.

As they say, as soon as you have to start defending yourself you are guilty. Toth do us all a favor and resign.

I think Toth is actually someone good for this community and I hope he does not resign, as long as he does not fall under the grips of Acropolis again!

Toth is not going anywhere. Acropolis vs. Toth in 2013 for Mayor? I do not think Acropolis can be reelected but politics is funny. If the national situation does not improve(if Obama wins) then the Ds are in trouble. If Romney wins he will get a pass for the first year. The Rs will still have a breath in them. BTW I am a registered Republican BUT this is not the Republican Party I registered to support.

Ding Ding... Let the bit#ch slapping begin!!

they are all self serving slugs. Can't trust any of them.

If that liquor store is Mr Toth's client and he was asking for info on the permits and abstaining from the vote. Well Mr Toth are you for real? Do yourself a favor and resign before its to late.

sure seems like one tax avoiding guy, is ripping Bricktucky apart !!!

so we can now all understand, bellu is more valuable to acrapolis than toth is

"scarpelli was also helping people!

Toth, Ducey, Fozman and Lydecker. Remined me of the scarpelli team on the dais!

"TEAM SCARPELLIE HAS RISEN!"
"Toth, Ducey, Fozman, Lydecker and team scarpelli are perfect together"

And there were bloggers here who gave me grief when I wrote about Toth, I didn't lie the boy next door is lower than a snakes belly button!

If you look at Toths voting record on council he has to abstain between 20 to 40% of the time how can he do the job as mayor? He has other interest he should be gone from politics as with most of them he is a self-serving egotistical mutt!

dan you summed it up like a true democ"rat"! i was just helping the store onwer! he has to pay for his wine order over 30 days. i guess the salesmen was looking toget paid! so did that invoice get paid on time danny boy!

WTF it looks like somebody has been drinking a little too much wine.

Merge with all other towns in Ocean County and get rid of a lot of waste. One police department, school board, mayor, sheriffs department, park police, DPW, fire department, School system, purchasing department etc.... Who needs this drama. Downsize the right way, all the way.

Some of the older politicos in town should tell young Dan about the Brick Township councilmen that went to prison in the 1970s for doing favors for the liquor industry. Liquor licenses are Big business and there is Big money involved.

Keep doing what you're doing, keep getting what you've got....

Anyone want to recommend potential local candidates to the Democratic-Republican Party for the next election?

It's more than obvious that neither D's nor R's are working FOR you....

"Acropolis read from e-mails sent to Bellu from Toth, who was asking about the progress of permit approvals for two liquor stores, Tenali Wines and Joe Canals."

The CONFLICT and ARROGANCE is a clearcut. It is a disgrace. And a blatant abuse of one's authority! It should be investigated by the DCA. What's next, calling and trying to move along his own family members' permits. Wait inline like the next guy! First in first out. Mr. Toth should not be interfering with the permit process. Clearly, this is an unethical and improper practice when coupled with a financial stake is perhaps more significant than that.

Interesting...Councilmen Dan Toth says, "he convinced Tenali Wines to move into Brick", yet he moves his own wine business to Farmingdale, NJ.

Interesting again...there are six other council members who are not in the liquor business who could have been a "conduit" for citizens needing help. Why did Councilmen Toth not refer them to other council members knowing that he would have a conflict of interest acting on their behalf?

Hey Art Shoty...
If you think Toth did something wrong... why not you or the mayor grow a set and file and ethics complaint...
sort of like what is happening in Belmar... betcha it will be declared a non-issue..
ah... but you already thought of that...
and knew it would be a non-issue and decided just to get on a soapbox to make it a political issue...

I watched the meeting on TV last night. What a performance by the Mayor.

This looks like a job for the "Change the Rules" pledge... (.org).

Simply put, It's a Disgrace! Obviously, there was a reason or a host of reasons as to why his client had not obtained his Certificate of Occupancy. It is inexcusable that a Councilman was using his position to sidestep the process that ordinary folk have to abide by. There is a significant difference in intervening on behalf of a Client in which you have a financial gain and helping the average Citizen who has no family or profesisonal affiliation.

This is easy. Danny are the folks you asked help with your clients? Did you abstain from the same deal's you asked help with? If you abstained, then as sure as heck you cannot ask for help with thru town on the same app's. Just come clean either way.

It is my understanding that Councilman Toth abstained from a vote for his Client at the Council Meeting. It is my belief that he crossed the line and boundaries set by the Rule of Law. It is imperative that our Governing Body conduct itself in a proper manner and avoid conflict of interest and financial gain under the guise of assisting one's friends . An investigation into this matter is warranted. On another note, I am disturbed and sickened by the Administrantion and the Councils' inability to act judicicously and equitably on behalf of its Citizens. The continual
conflicting statements on each and every matter where "POWER" comes into Play needs to end now. Someone needs to step up to the plate and demonstrate that Consensus Building is key. Enough is Enough. Kudos to Councilman Moore for considering the People's needs first.

Portia, "Well Said" was in response to your comments. Do not be disuaded from voicing your opinion becasue of an thers inability to be respectful. It would be a very bleak world to live in . . . if ones own's opinion is the only one Tolerated.

Forget this banter. Unite and do away with local govt. Have a county system. Our govt counts on us being unorganized so they can push through their agenda (think Acropolis robo calling the seniors and no one else to get his tax program through or spending our future on a park that will compete with local businesses) How do you, reader, feel about this concept? Thoughts??

Dan Toth is Self-serving and has violated his Oath of Office. This is not the change that we sought!

Come on now, he took lessons from Knucky Johnson on this one.

raiders fan;
'dobble ducy doo' needs toth now that Council
Moore has shown he is not a puppet of the dem party!
moore will act more loke a Republican then toth will by doing whats in the best intrest of the taxpayers of brick.
"TEAM SCARPELLIE HAS RISEN!"
"Toth, Ducey, Fozman, Lydecker and team scarpelli are perfect together"

Sorry Raiders Fan,
The Mayor was 100% wrong. He started yelling when he was not recognized through the chair. I'll be nice and not respond again.

Bravo to Councilman Moore for voting as a responsible Councilman representative of ALL THE PEOPLE in a fashion consistent with sound judgment and loyalty to his constituents, not his party. In my opinion, Councilman Toth acted in his own best interest and his actions are worthy of further investigation.

I found it amazing last night that so many of our elected officials are ignorant of the procedures and practices of our government. The township attorney has to be present to tell them how their actions determine outcomes. Councilman Toth's abstinence essentially became a NO vote because he provided an explanation as to why he abstained? How was this objective? If he did not give a reason, according to Atty Cipriani, the results would have been different and a super majority would have been reached.