Brigantine has a superb sports & athletic area. Kids have it real good here, as they should. But when some abuse the privilege of using these facilities, well then, we taxpayers have a real problem with that. ‘Brigantine Hockey Mom’ got fed up from what she saw and heard from […]
Brigantine Real Estate brokers, agents & builders know the truth. Brigantine’s most important economic driver is Real Estate. Home building, buying, selling, repair, home-lifting, bulkheads, kitchen & bath upgrades, landscaping, painting, insurance, etc. This is just a small sampling of what drives the economy on Brigantine Island. When that Real
Brigantine Real Estate Slump; Caused by City Hall Tax & Spend? Read More »
Brigantine school consolidation is not needed. That’s what Brigantine Mayor Phil Guenther and School Superintendent; Brian Pruitt reported last week via a highly questionable document called: Brigantine Public Schools Consolidation Study. (click to read) This so-called study was released to the general public, just minutes before it was voted upon and approved
Brigantine School Superintendent Says ‘No Consolidation Needed’ Read More »
The Democratic municipal chairman for Brigantine; Jerry Szucs submitted 3rd ward nominations to the City Clerk; Lynn Sweeney on December 11. Szucs was delivering three names to fill the vacant seat of former Brigantine 3rd ward councilman Joe Picardi, who recently retired prior to the end of his term. The
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Does Brigantine shy away from digital technology? That’s a question being asked by residents after learning of Brigantine’s limited interest in subsidized Police body cams. This comes on the heels of Police Chief / City Webmaster Tim Reed’s recent decision to cancel the on-demand webcasts of City Council meetings. Many
Fire Chief Holl Saw Digital Deficiencies. Brigantine Avoids Tech? Read More »
The city-owned golf course, The Links at Brigantine, will end 2015 with at least $300,000 worth of debt. Local taxpayers will handle the shortfall. Watch video from July 2009. Council is made aware that taxpayers will ultimately start covering mounting losses. Mayor Guenther references the infamous Meadowbrook Golf. WATCH VIDEO.
Brigantine Links Golf Course in Hole $300,000 for 2015 Read More »
Will Brigantine taxpayers see much needed relief anytime soon? ‘Not likely’, says a growing number of concerned citizens. Explosive school district costs will tax relief a non-starter. Twelve new hires have recently been added to the Brigantine City Hall staff. Over 30 employees make over $100K (not counting OT, Health
Brigantine School Superintendent Opposes Consolidation Read More »
Striped Bass seem to like the 50 degree waters off of Atlantic City and South Jersey. According to Captain Dave of the Absecon Sportsman Center, he says it’s the best Striper fishing he’s ever seen. One caveat though, most of the fish are being caught one to two miles off
Atlantic City Striper Fishing. The Best in Years. Read More »
Will Miss America Re-Sign with Atlantic City? She already did a new 3 year deal with the ABC-TV network, based on the one million extra viewers this past year. Yeah. The ratings were that good. Will the CRDA cough up $3 million? We hope so. We also hope Miss A
Atlantic City is ready to welcome a new group of future leadership. A small but diverse set of 30 individuals spent one day each month together during 2015. They wanted a deeper look into what makes Atlantic City tick. The 2015 Lead Atlantic City Tomorrow (LEAD ACT) class officially concludes
Straub from Revel accuses Atlantic City officials of using “power play” against him. It’s undercutting his plans to reopen Revel. Last week, City Council named M & J at Melrose LLC the official redeveloper of land where Revel is. According to The Press of Atlantic City, official re-developers can receive long-term
Straub Accuses Atlantic City of Power Play Against Him Read More »
Brigantine City Council from DEC 2, 2015. Announcement made that Joe Piccardi (D) has resigned from council. A $4 million un-funded liability still exists for Brigantine taxpayers. Council may use ACIA; Atlantic County Improvement Authority, to manage golf course. Taxpayers may still liable for certain Brigantine golf course expenses, even if
Brigantine considered an American ghost town? Ouch. That’s what a national website called 24/7 Wall St. thinks. Sure, Brig has its challenges. But the real fear for all of us with financial skin in the game……is this how OTHERS think about our Brigantine Beach? Of course, perception often is reality.
Harry Hurley from WPG Talk Radio 1450 has learned and confirmed from multiple sources that the powerful Southern New Jersey Democratic Leader George Norcross and Republican Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson met together for one hour (12-1PM) on Tuesday, December 1st, at “The White House” sub-shop in Atlantic City.
Hurley & WPG 1450 Radio: Levinson & Norcross Dine Again in Public Read More »
Brigantine welcomed a new resident on Sunday morning, Nov. 29. “Nell Kennedy is happy and healthy, and weighed 6 lbs. at birth,” said parents Patrick and Amy Kennedy. Harper, Owen and Nora Kennedy – were “over the moon” to meet their new little sister. People Magazine had the exclusive photo of
