June 2015

Former AC Officer Sentenced for Sexual Assault on Minor. Former Brigantine Police Officer Could Be Sentenced Next.

The Press of Atlantic City reports that a former Atlantic City police officer was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor who told teachers the two had numerous sexual encounters, including inside his patrol car. Andre Corbin was arrested along with Brigantine Officer Ralph Pereira. […]

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Letter To The Editor: Jaworski’s Celebrity Golf Event in Galloway…NOT Brigantine.

Letter to the BrigantineNOW Editor from Maryann Kozack >> Last weekend, sports legends; Bernie Parent, Warren Sapp, Irving Fryar, and 3 Philadelphia Eagles QBs: Ron Jaworski, Michael Vick and Donovan McNabb were among the golfers at Jaworski’s Celebrity Golf Challenge held in Galloway, NOT BRIGANTINE. This charity event, held every

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Greenhead Politics in Brigantine: A Look Back. By Patrick Costello.

The sign is right. Brigantine really is an island you’ll love for life, especially if you’ve been born and raised there. No matter its faults, the Brigantine of my youth was always a town full of hardworking folks committed to raising their families in the most pleasant environment possible, and

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Brigantine ‘Glitch Gate’ Explained. Waterfront Project of Councilman Under Scrutiny

According to a recent Brigantine Beachcomber Advertisement paid for by ‘Taxpayers First’, a series of glitches kept occurring at City Hall in regard to Councilman Andy Simpson and his 3 Sunset Court construction project. City Manager/Public Safety Director; Jim Barber, referred to these errors as ‘glitches’ at a City Council meeting.

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Aggressive Brigantine Development Squeezing Attractions Like Fishfinder Party Boat.

Is residential development along the Brigantine waterfront too aggressive? Residents, business owners and Real Estate agents were shocked to learn that one of the last remaining, FAMILY FRIENDLY private attractions in Brigantine was under pressure to sell. The Fishfinder Party Boat is STILL OPEN for BUSINESS….but finds itself squeezed between

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Expensive and Expired since 2012. Brigantine Police and Fire Contracts

Wonder why Police, Fire, and Teachers contract negotiations are stalled? Police contract expired DEC 2012. Fire Dept contract expired DEC 2013. It’s well known that public employee contracts will NEVER be this good again, especially in Brigantine. Read the jaw-dropping agreements below. Negotiations have stalled regarding long expired Brigantine public

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Brigantine Police Chief, Mayor & City Council Say NO to Beach Festival.

A promising, new beach festival designed to grow the local economy was cancelled recently due to delays from the Brigantine Police Chief and City Council. That’s according to festival organizer Michael Feely. The Brigantine Blues Foundation was planning a spectacular ‘Brigantine Blues, Brews & BBQ’ festival for Saturday, Sept. 19 on

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Bye Bye Brigantine. 7-11 Shuttered, L’aragosta Moves to Ventnor

After many successful years running L’Aragosta Restaurant at the Lighthouse Circle in Brigantine, the Presta family is moving on. Look for Mr. & Mrs. Presta & family to set up not ONE….but TWO dining destinations in Ventnor. One location is already up and running. It’s called ‘Amici’ at 6525 Ventnor

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Brigantine Second Home Owners Angered by Links Golf Course Give-Away

Letter to the Editor: Brigantine’s Second Home Owners Like Brigantine’s City Council, all residents want to welcome you back for a great summer on your Beautiful Island. What you may not know, is that for your convenience, City Council set aside two meeting, at City Hall, starting at 9:00am on

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