New Jersey is offering a grant program to help homeowners with the cost of elevating their homes. People can get information on the New Jersey Hazard Mitigation Elevation Program offered through New Jersey’s Office of Recovery and Rebuilding by visiting www.renewjerseystronger.org or calling 1-855-SANDYHM (1-855-726-3946). The program offers up to $30,000 of reimbursement […]
BrigStrong wants all residents of the island to join in a one-year anniversary celebration. BrigStrong will honor the island’s dramatic recovery from Superstorm Sandy. More details announced soon. Save the date: Sunday, Oct. 13. It’s all happening at the Brigantine Beach Community Center.
Re/Max Carrier is having an end of summer party and you’re invited. This Saturday, AUG 31, 11a-3p. Free hot dogs, baked goods, refreshments and more. No obligation. Just stop by. Say hi on their front lawn. Make sure you say hi to Maria Underwood!
Opening day for local students in grades K through eight will be Thursday, Sept. 5. The Early Childhood Program will begin on Friday, Sept. 6. According to Brian Pruitt, superintendent of schools, school for Brigantine Elementary School students will be 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m., and the Brigantine North Middle School students
Letter to the editor from Linda Wynkoop… It is most disappointing to read the nasty tone of the ads and letters to the editor attacking the people and ideas behind the “Respect Brigantine” petition drive. Attempting to get signatures so that a matter can be placed on the ballot, and
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Letter to the editor, from Vince Sera; Vice-President; ‘Respectable Government for Brigantine’… As a spokesperson for Respectable Government for Brigantine, I would like to take this opportunity to answer a few questions. First, by signing the petition you are not locking yourself into any change of government. By signing the petition, you are simply giving the people of our
We’re bullish on Brigantine. We share that enthusiasm everyday, here on the pages of BrigantineNOW.com, our Facebook page, Twitter, email newsletter, etc. One super bright spot on the horizon: Brigantine is on the verge of another Real Estate boom. The Internet is a big part of that boom. It reaches the
Question From Lorrie Smith…. I’m curious if anyone knows about the ICC claims for grant money to elevate houses. I was told that if we have flood insurance and more than 50% in damage to our house (pre-hurricane Sandy house value), that we would be eligible. I called the city
BRIGANTINE, N.J. /PRNewswire/ –New York-based Concierge Auctions is pleased to announce the August 23rd auction of 1804 Ocean Avenue in Brigantine, New Jersey, a relaxing and elegant beachfront estate just steps from the warm sands of the Jersey shore and mere miles from the nightlife of Atlantic City. Custom built in 2008, this seaside retreat includes
Brigantine Beach is a NJ seashore town in the middle of an ongoing transition and municipal overhaul. Real Estate, city operations, government and taxes are 4 areas changing at a fast clip. But one critical component of our economy that’s been consistently overlooked and under-utilized is the Brigantine Chamber of
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Lease the Golf Course. Letter to the editor from Mike Lange Jr… I’m writing this letter to suggest that you please reconsider leasing the golf course out to a third party for 25 years. There are over 600 properties attached to the golf course and over a 1,000 homes that have
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Brigantine Beach has a new dog park, even if it’s being called temporary for now. The handymen of the Department of Public Works recently built a fenced-in area for Fido to run, just north of the seawall. Chatterboxes along Brigantine Blvd wonder if ‘temporary’ means 5 years. Click thru for
Temporary Dog Park Opens at Brigantine North End. Read More »
Will Brigantine go back to a three-member commission form of government? If the group “Respectable Brigantine” gathers enough voter signatures – about 1,400 – the referendum could appear on a ballot. Vince Sera, spokesman for the group, said ‘we already have 500 signatures. Our goal is 1,700.’ Sera said the group
