Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis is pleased to announce the Township of Brick is donating 10 used computers to the Brick Township Housing Authority and its residents.  Mayor Acropolis and Council President Anthony Matthews presented the computers to residents this morning.

“Advances in software have made these computers obsolete for the needs of our employees and the demands of their jobs,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “However, they are perfectly suited for casual use for the residents of the Housing Authority.  I am glad that we can put these computers to good use while giving senior citizens access to technology.” 

The computers are approximately 6 years old.  Each computer has had its memory wiped and has had a new operating system installed.  The Township purchased 10 licenses for Microsoft Windows XP Home for the computers.

“It is becoming increasingly essential for citizens, especially senior citizens, to be able to have access to the internet for everything from news to shopping,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “I am confident that the residents of the Housing Authority will put these computers to good use while discovering all that can be done over the web.”

The Brick Township Housing Authority provides public housing to senior citizens and disabled persons.  They operate three facilities; David Fried Apartments, Forge Pond Apartments and the Chambers Bridge Residence.  They have approximately 266 tenants.

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