Who runs Brigantine? The Mayor? The City Manager? The Dems or GOP? No on all counts. In reality, the most powerful entity in Brigantine are the Public Safety Unions. Making up the largest piece of the municipal budget, Brigantine Police & Fire are some of the best at what they […]
Government should rarely be in business, especially in Brigantine. The local BB-NJ business directory is one major example of in-efficiency and questionable activity all funded by taxpayer dollars. The past mis-management of the Brigantine Mini-Golf course is another example of lost revenue due to poor city oversight. Think about it.
The challenge of public unions. When Chris Christie became New Jersey’s governor, he wasted no time in identifying the chief perpetrators of his state’s fiscal catastrophe. Read More. Facing a nearly $11 billion budget gap — as well as voters fed up with the sky-high taxes imposed on them to
The interim public safety director (PSD) was hired by the city manager at a point when there were no chiefs heading the police, fire, and beach patrol departments. She needed someone she could rely on to oversee these departments until she could appoint chiefs. She is looking for chiefs who
Wake up call to all Brigantine residents. City manager needs chiefs of the police, fire and beach patrol to cooperate with her. Are you kidding me? City Manager must effectively deal with insubordination issues. Replace those that are either incapable or unwilling to work with the City Manager in a cooperative and
Brigantine Needs to Release Organizational Chart Read More »
The Brigantine Republicans celebrated another costly victory on Tuesday night, May 13. They toasted to their $30,000 ousting of the once popular Public Safety Director position. For many years, this coveted PSD position was held by Jim Barber. Not exactly known for fiscal conservatism, Mr. Barber enjoyed the PSD position
Overtime Scandal? Brigantine Republicans Say No. Overtime payouts are soaring in Brigantine. Unions claim it’s due to lack of staffing. Others think it’s due to the Mayor not knowing who OK’s the overtime. From the Press of Atlantic City, MAY 11, 2014: Manager Jennifer Blumenthal said the spike is due
Do Brigantine Republicans want to keep distant Brigantine taxpayers in the dark? Why do they hate shoobies? Years ago, Councilman Storino made his feelings known that he does not have much interest in second homeowner input. Today, Mayor Guenther echos that thought. The mayor recently failed to keep the mini-golf
The Brigantine Beach Cultural Arts Commission will open its annual Summer Arts Festival with a meet the artist reception 5-7 p.m. It’s all happening Sunday, June 22 at the Brigantine Beach Historical Museum, 3607 Brigantine Blvd. Light refreshments will be served. Those interested in exhibiting up to two works of
July 14 2011 Press of Atlantic City Two former Brigantine condominium officials and a contractor charged with fraudulently billing the city for trash services are now facing additional charges of alleged theft from the former Spartan Harbour Condominium Association, police said. Former Spartan Harbour property manager Walter Czyzewicz, former Spartan Harbour board
On Wednesday May 13, Brigantine voters decided to oust Public Safety Director; Dan Howard. It was a short and tumultuous run for Mr. Howard that exposed many inefficiencies within City Hall. (much to the dismay of city employees) One big stink emerged as the May 13 election approached. It was
Brigantine Public Safety Director Ousted. Overtime Inquiry Begins Read More »
Vote yes or no on the Public Safety Director issue? Does city employee overtime need an overhaul? Who should manage stuff like that? Read statements from the Mayor, Councilman Pullella & the Democrats, Fire Department rep; Tiger Platt, Concerned Citizens for Brigantine, and the Taxpayers Association….and of course….our 2 cents
BrigantineNOW welcomes Richman’s Ice Cream & Burger Bar to Brigantine Beach. ( site of old Dairy Queen / Steak & Shakes ) Looking for some summer work? They need counter help, waitresses, waiters & cooks. Apply in person and mention BrigantineNOW. 3107 Atlantic Brigantine Ave., Brigantine. ( Next to Aversa’s )
Summer Job Fair. Richman’s Ice Cream and Burger Bar in Brigantine Read More »
The Inquirer POSTED: December 07, 1989 BRIGANTINE, N.J. — Mayor J. Edward Kline resigned last night, one month after residents of this island town north of Atlantic City voted to change the form of city government in what Kline acknowledged was a referendum on his leadership. Kline – a contractor who
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$1,900. A public employee paycheck for a day’s work in Brigantine. The Mayor admitted he didn’t know who had sign-off power on this kind of pay-out. The City Manager and the acting Public Safety Director reminded Council that they have no authority to stop this type of spending. A recently
VIDEO: City Council Meeting MAY 7. Overtime Abuse Accusations. Read More »
