September 2014

Brigantine Voters Consider Term Limits for Politicians

Brigantine’s Phil Guenther suggests there are upsides to handling Mayor duties for unlimited years. “One of the benefits of being in office is I feel very comfortable working with elected officials” Guenther told The Press of Atlantic City. “You do develop a lot of those relationships over the years.” The 22-year Mayor of […]

Brigantine Voters Consider Term Limits for Politicians Read More »

Bluefish are Biting. Still Time to Catch Flounder Too.

Lots of small bluefish in the local surf and back bays. Reason: their chowing down on mullet and bunker that are emerging from the backwaters. Bigger snappers are starting to be caught, weighing between 2 and 5 pounds. One-Stop Bait and Tackle said snapper blues are everywhere around Absecon Inlet and

Bluefish are Biting. Still Time to Catch Flounder Too. Read More »

Beautiful Beaches and Family Friendly. Yet Empty Businesses Still Plague Brigantine

We counted over 40 empty retail stores on beautiful Brigantine Beach this summer. That number will grow even larger this fall. If Brigantine can attract those who love our beaches, why can’t we pull in business investors, start-ups and entrepreneurs? The Pirates Den continues to operate while the owners keep

Beautiful Beaches and Family Friendly. Yet Empty Businesses Still Plague Brigantine Read More »

Press of Atlantic City Grabs 100% of Brigantine Beachcomber

The Press of Atlantic City newspaper will own 100% of local publication; Brigantine Beachcomber. Parent company of the Beachcomber; Warren Buffet’s BH Media Group, announced it will buy the remaining 50 percent interest they didn’t own, in Beachcomber’s parent company; Catamaran Media. The local community media company publishes 12 weekly

Press of Atlantic City Grabs 100% of Brigantine Beachcomber Read More »

Brigantine Native Competing for Miss America Crown

Best of luck to Brigantine’s own Brittany Lewis, as she competes in the 2015 Miss America Pageant this weekend. Brittany grew up in Brigantine, attended Brigantine North Middle School, graduated from Holy Spirit High School in 2008, and attended Temple University in Philadelphia. Brittney is representing the state of Delaware.

Brigantine Native Competing for Miss America Crown Read More »

MGM Resorts Getting OK in Atlantic City?

“Hurley in the Morning”, a popular Atlantic City radio host, has learned and confirmed that MGM Resorts International will be on this Wednesday’s (September 10, 2014) New Jersey Casino Control Commission agenda. At a time whereby Atlantic City only seems to be generating negative news, Hurley confirmed that an important development

MGM Resorts Getting OK in Atlantic City? Read More »

Brigantine Golf Course Proposals. Employee Demands & Recommendations

In a few weeks, The City of Brigantine will hopefully receive a nice collection of proposals from professional golf course operators such as Billy Casper Golf and former Philadelphia Eagles QB; Ron Jaworski. A total of 9 potential management companies expressed early interest in leasing the Links at Brigantine Golf

Brigantine Golf Course Proposals. Employee Demands & Recommendations Read More »

Brigantine Firefighter: $140,000 Salary + Benefits + Pension

To the editor: In Brigantine, new focus needs to be placed on reducing the budget in areas of employee compensation. A 6.2-cent increase, as strongly supported by the city manager, is not acceptable, especially when it forwards debt to future years without really knowing the impact of near future years

Brigantine Firefighter: $140,000 Salary + Benefits + Pension Read More »

Miss America Contestants Making the Rounds. SEE PICS & VIDEO >>

The Pier Shops at Caesars welcomed the 2015 Miss America Contestants for an exciting evening of dining and shopping. The contestants began their visit with a tasty meal at Stephen Starr’s Continental. After dinner, the ladies enjoyed some shopping. They even splurged a bit, by making their own yogurt creations at

Miss America Contestants Making the Rounds. SEE PICS & VIDEO >> Read More »

Brigantine Council. Platt vs Pullella 5.24.2014

Brigantine Firefighter Union Needs to Compromise. Act Professional.

WRITTEN BY LEE BUCCI   Originally published January 30, 2014. As someone who has been following the public-safety discussion in the city over the last year or so, I firmly believe the city needs to continue to seek new ways that will lead to long-term cost reduction for the taxpayers. This

Brigantine Firefighter Union Needs to Compromise. Act Professional. Read More »

Brigantine Garden Club Award for Lilli-Rose Boutique

The beautiful pots and gardens of Lilli-Rose Women’s Boutique were recognized with this week’s Blue Ribbon Property Award for Brigantine Business. This lovely property enhances the central business district. Congratulations! The award will be given out for a few more weeks. Get your nominations in by calling 609-266-3685 or posting it on the Garden Club

Brigantine Garden Club Award for Lilli-Rose Boutique Read More »

Brigantine Schools Closer to Merging

A school consolidation report is due later this year. A growing number of residents see that the two Brigantine Schools; Elementary & Middle, need to have certain positions & resources combined or removed. Enrollment #’s have now dropped below 700, making the duplicative positions and support staff positions unnecessary. Noting

Brigantine Schools Closer to Merging Read More »