The Brigantine Taxpayers Association was kind enough to post the latest salaries for Brigantine Municipal employees. These total dollar amounts do not include the additional payments to employees: healthcare, pension and overtime. Research suggests that, on average, it costs the city an additional $46,000 per person in benefits, for many […]
Special Report: How a vicious circle of self-interest sank a California city. Meanwhile, San Bernardino continued to boost wages along with benefits. The average salary for a full-time San Bernardino firefighter in 1997 was $75,610, adjusted for inflation into 2010 dollars. By 2010, it was nearly $147,000, according to a
The Coast Guard helped two boaters trying to tow a sail boat into Absecon Inlet, between Brigantine & AC. Coast Guard Station Atlantic City responded and saw a man aboard the 19-foot boat had been towing his sailboat. A large wave broke over the sailboat’s stern. The two boaters were not
Coast Guard Rescue & Brigantine Beach Recovery of Vessel. SEE PICS >> Read More »
In the prophetic words of Mayor Phil Guenther, the Brigantine City Council meeting of October 15, 2014 did contain what he predicted would be, “a very good YouTube clip.” Unfortunately, the portion of the meeting to which he was referring did not pertain to the over-inflated city payroll, the golf
Finally. Brigantine will have a candidates forum moderated by an impartial 3rd party. On Saturday, October 25, from 10 til noon inside the Community Center, City Council candidates will take questions from concerned citizens, taxpayers and local business owners. This ‘not to be missed’ event is sponsored by the Brigantine Taxpayers
Salary info for Brigantine employees are a public record. We present this public information as a service to help Brigantine taxpayers evaluate their municipal government and its expenditure of public revenue. These numbers DO NOT include overtime, longevity, benefits, pension, etc. 2014 Brigantine Budget: 32 employees making over $100,000 +
From the Brigantine City Council meeting, OCT 15, 2014. Brigantine bulkhead questions for Mayor Guenther and city engineer; Ed Stinson. Public Safety vs Public Interest. Better to raise houses or plug the leaks? Should the city monitor the bulkheads every so often, or should neighbors rat each other out? City
According to the Beachcomber News, CITY COUNCIL on OCT 15 had public commenting on the municipal golf course and the two proposals received after the city requested RFPs for firms to lease the course for a 24-year period. The golf course has been a hot political button primarily because of the
Golf Course Meeting Postponed Due to Brigantine City Clerk Error Read More »
Brigantine residents, merchants and visitors always celebrate New Year’s Day with the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It’s a major fundraising effort benefiting Fisher House, a top-rated charity that provides housing and transportation to wounded military members and their families. Swimmers & spectators regularly raise more than $40,000 each year for
2015 Polar Bear Plunge. Brigantine Supports Fisher House Read More »
To the editor from Denise Tamagnini >>> Each election year brings lawn sign shenanigans to Brigantine. Some go missing, others are defaced. It is usually a minor nuisance. This year however, now that Phil Guenther is being challenged for the first time in his 22 years as mayor, the shenanigans
Thug Politics. Brigantine Bullies Vandalize Signage Read More »
ATLANTIC CITY – Over the past 56 years, the Atlantic City Marathon has become an Atlantic City icon as the third oldest marathon in the United States. Annually the race attracts thousands of runners from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 14 countries around the world. More than 3,500 runners
Brigantine City Council. Oct 15, 2014 at 6pm. WATCH Video Clips online, here at BrigantineNOW.com. Hot topics and agenda items include: public hearing on adoption of a Flood Damage Prevention ordinance. You can download and review the Brigantine City Council agenda here. Other topics for public commenting: ‘Links’ proposals from
Brigantine City Council Meeting. Oct 15, 2014. WATCH VIDEO >> Read More »
The Brigantine Farmers of 2014 was one of the finest displays of marketing, tourism and entrepreneurial smarts this island has seen in years. The 8 week summer run of the Market was so successful that you knew Greenhead Politics had to eventually rear it’s ugly head and try to muck
City & Chamber Squashing Brigantine Farmers Market? Read More »
The City Council of the City of Brigantine will hold a special meeting on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss contract negotiations for the management of the golf course. The majority of the meeting will be held in executive session. The
The Philadelphia Flyers skate into Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for a free open practice on Nov. 9. It’s the first time in 32 years. According to the Press of Atlantic City, South Jersey Flyers fans will enjoy to see the practice, sponsored by Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City. Tickets
