From Taylor Cena: If you look at the Democrats , most of them were old Republicans. They eventually got so sick and tired of the nepotism and Mayor Phil Guenther & company trying to run every business on island: Golf, mini golf , travel & vacation…. no matter if it’s by boat, […]
The much anticipated opening of the Brigantine FootGolf course will be this Friday, June 13th. The new sport, combining soccer & golf, is growing quickly across the country, with more than 150 courses in 30 states. The Brigantine FootGolf course is an 18-hole course measuring 2031 yards laid out on
While some are still rebuilding from the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Brigantine recovered quicker than most coastal towns in New Jersey. Media coverage of a Presidential visit put a major spotlight on our island, even though the most severe storm damage took place in towns to the north. Ever wonder
How Much Did Brigantine Get? Storm Recovery & Rebuild. Read More »
Some interesting new details about registered voters in Brigantine have recently come to light. According to a report in the Beachcomber News, the political make-up of Brigantine has undergone significant changes over the years. Brigantine registered voter ranks have now dwindled to 6,783. As this number declines, the power of
Brigantine Independents now Largest Voter Block on Island Read More »
Brigantine Lighthouse lookin’ good with her new paint job….and spiffy new light posts were put up along the northend seawall this week. The Garden Club is getting ready to put blue planters along side the lights and the memorial benches. Click to enlarge pics below. [envira-gallery id=”23473″] I gained 5 pounds
Hybrid of Golf & Soccer FootGolf makes a South Jersey debut at Brigantine Golf Links.FootGolf, which combines the popular sports of soccer and golf has debuted at the Brigantine Golf Links. To play FootGolf, athletes use soccer balls on a traditional golf course with 21-inch diameter cups. The rules largely correspond to
Footgolf Debuts June 13 at Links at Brigantine Golf Read More »
Just 5 minutes over the bridge from Brigantine Beach! Atlantic City’s Mayor; Don Guardian, announced a free Summer concert series that will be held at Gardner’s Basin. The first will be Saturday, June 14 featuring The Original Lakeside, Cuba Gooding and The Main Ingredient. Morris Day and The Time will perform
For 22 years, Phil Guenther has occupied the office of Mayor here on Brigantine Beach. Most of those years, Guenther cruised to victory. For over two decades, the mayor’s support came from city unions and a tightly orchestrated network of friends, family and a dwindling group of full-time residents with
Brigantine City Council Meeting. Along with the usual agenda items (download here), we expect public comments to feature some of the following topics: The need for more transparency in spending taxpayer dollars and OPRA activity. Will Mayor clarify past statements in regards to part-time resident voting issues? Unfunded taxpayer liability
After a long day at the beach, Brigantine sun worshipers get hungry. These are a few of the MUST VISIT eateries for Summer 2014…. Martorano’s Italian-American Kitchen. Harrahs. Steve Martorano; nephew of late Philly mobster Raymond “Long John” Martorano is opening a restaurant at Harrah’s specializing in the South Philly Italian-American
Brigantine Loves to Eat. Must Visit Restaurants for Summer 2014 Read More »
The Mayor of Brigantine gets a lesson on what an unfunded liability is. Watch Video. Definition: The amount, at any given time, by which future payment obligations exceed the present value of funds available to pay them. For example, a pension plan’s payment obligations, including all income, death and termination benefits owed, are compared to the plan’s present investment experience, and if the total plan obligations exceed the projected plan assets at any point in time,
Unfunded Liability. Mayor Gets Schooled by Councilman DeLucry Read More »
Brigantine Fire Department, Police and other Public union employee salary for 2013. As seen in the Beachcomber News and supported by the Brigantine Republican GOP. Tige Platt, head of Brigantine Fire Fighters Union.
Lizzy Scotland, daughter of Rev. John Scotland of Brigantine Presbyterian Church has been released from the hospital, according to her father and a spokesman for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. This story update was reported in the Boston Globe on Sunday, June 1. The 22-year-old Scotland was seriously injured last
Brigantine Pastor’s Daughter Released from Hospital after Elevator Fall. Read More »
A promising Brigantine bar and restaurant revival has been put on hold. One of the current owners of the old Steak 38 property; Mike Snyder, was recently quoted about the future of that newly refreshed building/bar/restaurant on Brigantine Blvd. The new owners tried for the past year to find a
Rebuilt Steak 38 Property Hits Legal Snag on Brigantine Beach Read More »
Shark Park playground in Brigantine received mountains of mulch over the weekend. (click to see pictures) Volunteers took to their rakes and shovels and spent hours spreading and leveling. [envira-gallery id=”25600″]
