News from Brigantine, NJ
Over the past 20 years, former Brigantine Mayor, Phil Guenther was too lax. Turned a blind eye on the rampant use of alcohol on the 4×4 beaches of the Cove in Brigantine. The bomb scare letter in early July was the last straw. Watch video from Brigantine City Council meeting of July 21, 2019. Topic: …
Can Mayor Simpson Stop Booze-Fueled Chaos at Brigantine Cove? Read More »
The NJ DEP is killing our Brigantine foxes. An inhumane practice. DEP calls it ‘Predator Management.’ Petition is being circulated. Stop DEP from their inhumane treatment of animals. Some are taking matters into their own hands. They face fines and potential jail time. NJ Dep Director: We can do anything to protect the piping plovers …
Brigantine Fox Population Decimated by DEP Predator Management Team. Read More »
A certified floodplain manager and SJ Hauck Construction will host a free seminar for the residents of Brigantine. There are about 100 houses in Brigantine, that are national flood insurance policyholders. They are classified as ‘Repetitive Loss and Severe Repetitive Loss’ properties. These residents are eligible to lift their homes. FEMA could cover 90 to …
The infamous Brigantine Cove. Just across the inlet from Atlantic City. Why so popular? It’s a drive-on beach if you possess a permit. It’s great for those who bring a s-load of gear to the beach. But what really makes the Cove beach so popular, is lax enforcement of the ‘no public drinking’ law. For years, …
A former Brigantine Mayor / NJ Assemblyman has been accused of stealing employee pension funds. Lawsuit says Ed Kline and members of Kline Construction defrauded 14 union employees. From NewJerseyGlobe.com: Kline, a Brigantine Republican, was elected to the NJ Assembly in 1983 and served until losing re-election in 1989. Kline also served as mayor of …
Did Former Brigantine Mayor Kline, Raid His Construction Company Retirement Fund? Read More »
The two Brigantine public schools will soon be consolidated into one. Pre-k through 8. It’s about time. And what about test scores and teacher performance? Is it a money thing? It already costs taxpayers $28,000 per student for Brigantine schooling. Brigantine is one of the very few ‘Title 1’ school districts in NJ. That’s out …
Guenther and Brigantine School Board Blasted for Low Test Scores Read More »
All About Bikes was established in 2002 with one mission: to bring a real, high quality bike shop to the Brigantine-Atlantic City area. With the retirement of former shopkeeper, John Johnson, All About Bikes & Wheels is now under new ownership. Tyler Ruffenach is now in charge of biking fun in Brigantine. All About Bikes in …
Brigantine’s Only Bike Shop Under New Management Read More »
Starting on June 1, Brigantine will officially ban most plastic bags. After growing pressure from regional green teams, Brigantine City Council has finally decided to join Ventnor and other shore towns in this ban. An effort to rid our streets, beaches, wetlands, parks, ocean and bay of plastic bags. All residents and visitors are reminded …
Imagine you just bought a beautiful home in Brigantine. Now imagine, as you peer out your front window, you no longer see water views. Instead, a hulking 20 ft high, industrial water pump is staring back at you. This nightmare is not imaginary. It’s happening now to the residents of Jenkins Parkway in Brigantine. Four, …
Does Brigantine Share Project Plans With Real Estate Agents? Read More »
New Jersey towns including Margate, Ventnor and Brigantine are facing potential school district merger or elimination. NJ State Senator Steve Sweeney is leading the charge. NJ State Senator Sweeney’s Path to Progress plan. Sweeney: “The goal is to eliminate the administration, put a principal in the school, get rid of the school district, leave a principal, …
Brigantine Faces Merger or Elimination of School District Read More »
Soon after Christmas, the Brigantine Department of Public Works encourages residents to drop off their discarded holiday trees to be used to build dunes. A great idea that saves money and the environment. Brigantine has been building Christmas tree dunes for over 25 years. Workers lay the dry trees lengthwise to help catch sand and …
Building Up Brigantine Dune System With Christmas Trees Read More »
How would you feel if a real estate agent forgot to tell you about a massive pumping station being built right in front of the house you just bought? A new resident of Jenkins Parkway in Brigantine says she’s now living that nightmare. Upwards of 5 water pumping stations will be constructed around the island. …
Where Will Brigantine Place All Those Ugly Pump Stations? Read More »
New rules for short term, Brigantine rental properties. Crack down on nuisance properties. Most homeowners were not aware of this major decision. Too bad these types of decisions are being made when most homeowners are away. Brigantine voted YES to a new, updated ordinance targeting short-term rental houses. Are these new Brigantine rental rules too …
Brigantine Clamps Down On Short Term Rentals and Party Houses Read More »
When does this guy sleep? Yianni Siganos has his hands full with a growing group of popular restaurants in both Ocean City and Brigantine. Yianni’s Cafe for Breakfast. Best of BrigantineNOW. Siganos grew up on the Greek island of Crete. As a kid, one of Yianni’s first jobs was to plant olive seedlings on his family …
Yianni Siganos: Growing Olives Trees & Successful Eateries in Ocean City & Brigantine Read More »
Creatively tapping Brigantine public funds. Along the Jersey shore, it’s getting easier to lose track of the growing bucket of new real estate ratables. With so much new money pouring in, thanks to new construction from 2nd homeowners, it opens the door to some creative, often questionable, contracts, invoicing and pay-outs. One such example is …
Brigantine Councilman Sera Defends Doran Engineering Sloppy Billing & Contracts Read More »