Brick, NJ – Earlier today, Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis signed the contract that will begin the renovation of the historic Hulse House on Herbertsville Road.  The Township-owned building dates back to the 1890’s and will be the future home of the Brick Township Historic Preservation Commission.

“It is important that we do what we can to preserve the history of our community,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “The Hulse House represents Brick Township’s past and these renovations will make sure that this historic home is here for generations to come.”

The Township is dedicating $58,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to the project. Every year, the Township receives grant money from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program which is in turn passed on to local organizations and service providers.   The Township identifies issues of concern in the community and then provides the Federal funds to the organizations most appropriate to address those issues.

“This is the first historical project we are funding through CDBG,” said Mayor Acropolis.

The house is slated to be the future base of operations for the Brick Township Historic Preservation Commission.  It will also have an office for the Township Historian.  The Brick Township Historic Preservation Commission was created in 1998 to make recommendations and advise the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and the Township Council about designated historic landmarks.

The Hulse House was built in 1890.  It was moved to its present location sometime around 1930.  Originally a two story, two room home, the house underwent numerous renovations.  The Township purchased the home and property in 2002.

The project is expected to take approximately two months.

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