Did former engineer, Matt Doran & the City of Brigantine follow proper procedure and adhere to state statutes? Matt Doran submitted invoices, and was paid for……estimates. Mr. Doran was paid a percentage of the estimates. This is in direct conflict with State of NJ statutes. Doran Invoices
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The Brigantine Golf course has been an island jewel since the 1920’s. During that time, some interesting wheeling & dealing has occurred that some may not be aware of. Recently, a 24 year old complaint against the City of Brigantine was resurrected by former developer Tom Cocco. Take a look
Councilman Andy Simpson is under pressure to explain that construction and tax situation at 3 Sunset Court in Brigantine. A local resident asks Simpson to explain the allegations.
Simpson Under Pressure. Construction and Taxes at 3 Sunset Court in Brigantine. Read More »
Brigantine is Talking Politics. A letter to the editor that was influenced by a recent, political newspaper ad >>> Many ask: “How can a politically divided island heal, come together and prosper?” This question shows how much citizens care about Brigantine. They care because Brigantine is our home, not because
From OCT 2010 NJ.com. >> Computer hackers managed to steal $600,000 from Brigantine’s bank account. Officials say $200,000 still hasn’t been recovered. TD Bank notified Brigantine on Tuesday that multiple wire transfers had taken place from its account. Police say someone was able to get a user name and password.
ARCHIVES: Brigantine Hacked for $600,000. City Quietly Handles. Read More »
Is Brigantine ‘business friendly? With over 40 empty storefronts and a brutal business approval process, many have asked that very simple question. Some claim that Brigantine City Government has a negative influence on local commerce. Whatever the case, most agree that government in general, and Brigantine specifically, should rarely be running
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Listen to audio clips from the Brigantine Candidates Forum, Oct 25, 2014. Sponsored by the Brigantine Taxpayers Association and moderated by the League of Women Voters. Standing room only event held at the Brigantine Community Center. For Mayor: Guenther and McClay. For At-Large seats: Kern, Simpson, Sera, Polillo. How will
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According to Brigantine Police: Erik Ireland, resident & off-duty firefighter for the City of Brigantine, rear-ended a stopped police vehicle being driven by Officer Rich DeLeon. On Saturday, October 25 at 3:58 pm, DeLeon was reported to have stopped for crossing pedestrians at the intersection of Brigantine Ave. & 20th
According to Brigantine Police, a Galloway Township man was arrested on Friday, Oct 24th after a three month investigation into threats being made to the Macedonian Grill, a local Brigantine restaurant. Samuel Fairweather, 29, was charged with two counts of terroristic threats as well as one count each of creating
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Download & view invoices from Doran Engineering. To the average Brigantine citizen, the discussion of no-bid contracts, insider deals and engineering invoices will make your eyes glaze over. But take a good look at these invoices. If your Brigantine taxes jumped by 25-50% this year, your interest is certainly piqued
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Striper fishing in Brigantine looks like it’s finally heating up. Captain John Wilkinson from Brigantine’s Babu Fishing Charters says: The Davis group fished hard for 4 hours yesterday (Oct 25) drifting eels, and casting artificials to the sod banks behind Brigantine in the evening, and again early this morning with
The Brigantine City Hall glitch pertaining to a waterfront home that former City Manager / Public Safety Director Jim Barber discovered a few years back finally has some clarity. Complaints of fraud, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation were leveled at the (future) Councilman Andy Simpson in March
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As a human condition, change is one of the most difficult things that we face. Reader feedback from Phil Dwyer >> When I moved to Brigantine it seemed that a change from the “business as usual” Republican city government was virtually impossible. The majority of residents were seemingly content with
Some tough but fair questions that our Brigantine political candidates may have faced? A list of topics on the mind of taxpayers, voters, business operators and others with a vested interest in this island sandbar we call Brigantine Beach. Have a question or topic that you want added to this
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