2017

Former U.S. Congressman Patrick Kennedy will speak at St. Thomas Church in Brigantine at 2p. on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event is free, and all are welcome. Kennedy is a Brigantine resident and a St. Thomas parishioner. Kennedy will discuss efforts in reforming mental health and addiction treatment. He co-wrote

The Brigantine boat ramp project is now finished. This should reduce the nuisance flooding that happens on this part of the island. Brigantine City Manager Ed Stinson said the project was mainly funded by a New Jersey Economic Development Authority grant. The Brigantine Boat ramp project included: Installation of a

Paid for by the Brigantine Taxpayers Association: The City of Brigantine owns and oversees the management of an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse (The Links). Why should this fact matter to taxpayers? Is the status quo the best way to face current and future challenges to this municipally-owned business? This is

The Brigantine Police Department responded to 330 calls for service the week ending Sept. 13. Officers conducted 20 motor vehicle stops and issued 18 summonses. There were six domestic violence incidents, 27 property checks, three motor vehicle accidents, 8 burglar alarms and three burglaries to motor vehicles where all vehicles

American Electric Cycle Hate to break a sweat while biking? Maybe your knees or other health challenges prohibit you from enjoying a bike ride around beautiful Brigantine Island? ‘Pedal assist’ bikes are the answer to your prayers…. and American Electric Cycles in Brigantine proves that the ‘e-bike’ business is quite

Time once again for the annual Brigantine Amateur Sand Castle Building Contest, Saturday, July 29, on the 14th street beach. Over $2000 in trophies, gift certificates, prizes & ribbons will be awarded to first, second & third place sculptures in FOUR categories. 7 and under 8 – 12 13 and

Brigantine finally has a soul. Soulberri that is. Soulberri is now open at the corner of 11th & Brigantine Ave, in the central business district. The menu is small…but tasty. Real tasty. Fresh homemade Acai bowls, creative fruit/vegetable smoothies, and high quality, locally roasted coffee drinks. We ordered a Soulberri

A local couple is proud to announce the grand opening of Brigantine Physical Therapy and Fitness. Megan Doran is a lifelong resident of Brigantine. She met her husband Paul Danaher, when they both attended the University of Delaware. They fell in love, married, and decided to make the Island of

How can Brigantine boost economic development and attract new business? Consultant Jim Rutala shared some ideas at the recent Brigantine City Council meeting on May 3. First off, Rutula thinks Brigantine should develop signature events, similar to a Somers Point Bayfest. Events like this would not only provide a short-term

Brigantine could get more permanent beach protection in the coming years. That protection could come in the form of a longer seawall and/or beach front ‘groins’, also known as smaller jetties. This good news was shared on Wednesday night, May 3rd. City Manager Stinson announced that The Army Corp of

Brigantine Flotilla 85 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct “About Boating Safely” classes. 9 a.m. Saturdays, May 13, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12 Brigantine Beach Community Center, 265 42nd St. Each class lasts eight hours and includes lunch. Upon passing the test at the end of the

Letter to the editor: The Newark Star-Ledger had an editorial recently about payouts for unused sick days costing NJ taxpayers billions of dollars. It said, “New Jersey, the state with the nation’s highest property taxes, still allows public- union workers to collect payouts for the unused absences. It’s a perk

Kerry Asbury, 45, of Brigantine was arrested on Thursday, March 22,  by Watsontown, Pa. Police on charges of terroristic threats, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Watsontown police say a Brigantine NJ woman threatened to kill an officer. According to DailyItem.com : Police were called to a restaurant after receiving