News from Brigantine, NJ
Dangerous Brigantine Dune Fires The Brigantine Fire Chief, Tiger Platt, agrees with Mayor Andy ‘Simp’ Simpson. Dune fires are a real threat to the island and it’s inhabitants. Councilmen Sera and Rierden agree. Good thing a small handful of beachfront residents are paying $300 bucks a pop, to do their part in saving lives and …
Public Comment from the Brigantine City Council meeting of 2/6/19. Introduction of ordinance #2 of 2019 Amending Brigantine Dune Maintenance Ordinance Brigantine Taxpayers Association President, Anne Phillips: I have two problems with the dune maintenance ordinance. #1. It exists which it should not. The granting by the City of the physical alteration of dunes, which are …
Brigantine City Council Looks To Hide Controversial Dune Maintenance Activity Read More »
Brigantine City Council voted to allow another group of homeowners to hack away at the local dune system, in order to have a better ocean views. Under the guise of the craftily worded title: ‘Dune Maintenance Program’, these $300 permits were awarded to: 407 23rd 406 23rd street 405 24th Street #10 Ocean Drive west. …
Brigantine’s Mayor Simpson Faces Heat Over Private Dune Hacking Permits Read More »
Some consider this an environmental crime in Brigantine. Screwing with the dunes without DEP (Dept of Environmental Protection) approval. Dune maintenance permits for a select group of private beachfront homeowners. Watch Brigantine City Council from 11.7.2018 > Special rights handed out to favored homeowners, in order to groom dunes to their personal liking. Brigantine City …
Council OK’s Homeowner Dune Maintenance in Brigantine. DEP in Dark? Read More »
“I see no harm” says Brigantine Councilman Andy Simpson. Mayor Guenther and Vince Sera concur. They all voted YES to allow Brigantine dune destruction by select homeowners. Oddly, Brigantine Democrats did little to share this information with local taxpayers. The Brigantine Republican majority adopted the dune destruction / maintenance ordinance. They call it “dune maintenance”. Others …
Guenther & Simpson OK Brigantine Dune Destruction by Homeowners Read More »
A handful of select Brigantine homeowners will soon be allowed to cut and modify portions of the dune system. Is this for the good of all Brigantine homeowners? Or is this controversial dune manipulation, purely a way for political insiders to enhance their beachfront properties? Simpson & Guenther OK Brigantine Homeowners Carving Back Dune System …
Simpson & Guenther OK Brigantine Homeowners Carving Back Dune System Read More »
In 2015, Brigantine’s Mayor Guenther lowered taxes for one lucky resident who seems to have removed protected dunes in order to have more private, beachfront space. Guenther wanted the property value of 406 23rd Street South reduced by $384,000. A refund was issued for $6,554.88. Should this ‘restricted’ parcel get a tax break even though pavers, …
Refund: Dune Carve-Out in Brigantine. DEP Duped? Read More »
Dune Discount. Strike two for the Pratt property at 406 23rd Street South. Mayor Guenther has tried to get a property tax reduction for Gail Pratt, the Brigantine beachfront homeowner who was reported to have received a development waiver that allowed Pratt to construct a patio that crosses well over the construction borderline. Guenther is …
Brigantine City Council Meeting Summary: Dec. 3, 2014 Read More »