Brigantine Review of Air BnB and Short Term Rental
Jersey shore homeowners opinion of short-term rentals: Like dropping a motel directly into a residential neighborhood. At odds with local zoning ordinance? Main issues affecting local residents: STR’s harm families that need to rent annually. STR’s makes it more difficult for young families to buy a primary residence. Issues such as the depletion
Brigantine Losing Community feel, Short-Term Rentals to blame?
As seen on social media. A very dear family who has lived in Brigantine for the past 10 years was recently told by their landlord they have to move out when their lease is up. Kids are in middle and high school. They are heartbroken and don’t want to leave
Brigantine Short-Term Rental Association
The Brigantine Short Term Rental Association wants Mayor Sera and City Council to reject the proposed Short Term Rental requirements presented on August 16th, 2023. This post is a work in progress. Dear Mayor Sera and City Council, We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and concerned citizens of Brigantine, support
Return of Shoobie Tuesday in Brigantine
The return of Brigantine’s end-of-summer tribute to 75% of Brigantine taxpayers. The non-voting 2nd homeowners some call shoobies. We thought it was gone for good, but the infamous Shoobie Tuesday Party is apparently back in Brigantine Did Mayor Sera and City Manager Platt endorse this? What an embarrassment for visitors
2023 Brigantine Riptide Fall Fishing Derby
The 2023 Riptide Fall Fishing Derby is under way. If you have a VALID Brigantine 4×4 permit and a VALID Riptide Derby permit, you can drive and fish the front beach of Brigantine. The tournament started on Sept 5 and goes til Dec 11, 2023 at 5p. All fish must
2023 SALARIES – BRIGANTINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Special thanks for the Brigantine Taxpayers Association for gathering this public information. All taxpayers, especially non-voting 2nd home-owners, should evaluate Brigantine’s 2023 budget, its allocation and expenditure of taxes and other revenue. US Census Bureau’s Estimated Brigantine Population Brigantine School Enrollment: 400 students at taxpayer cost of $39,000 per student.
Another Brigantine ZOOM Glitch, Council Meeting About Short Term Rentals Blocked
John Doring, head of Brigantine Dept of Public Works, taking heat for another ZOOM ‘glitch’ at City Council. On Thursday Sept 7, seems like Doring didn’t turn on the camera for this major Brigantine meeting about short-term rentals. Record breaking. 4 hours long. A packed house. Yet remote viewers, many
Jerry Blavat Tribute Concert at Kimmel Campus
The Geator is gone but his memory and spirit live on. Join a special lineup of friends, Philadelphians and VIP guests as they honor the memory of Jerry Blavat. Darlene Love, The Happenings, Low Cut Connie, The Intruders featuring Phil Gay, Bobby Wilson, The Chantels, and more come together to
2023 Goudy Memorial Lifeguard Rescue Races
The 2023 John T. Goudy Memorial Rescue Races were held in Ventnor on Friday, Aug 18. The best and most fun. 18 beach patrols. Ocean conditions unparalleled this year. The waves were beautiful, powerful and exactly what made this race the best of the season. The Goudy Memorials are simulated
Brigantine Greenhead Politics. A Story That Taxpayers Were Never Told.
When John Costello was hired as the new Director of Public Works for Brigantine, he was expected to maintain the status quo and enjoy the ride at taxpayers’ expense. Costello instead began an earnest effort to clean up the city, which resulted in an immaculate town filled with delighted residents.
Mayor Sera: Brigantine Mismanaging Short-Term Rentals
Brigantine Mayor Vince Sera says there’s a real fear among residents that neighbors will convert their home into a short-term rental. No surprise. Brigantine City Hall admits to an embarrassing lack of STR enforcement for years. On August 16, proposed short-term-rental rules were shared with Brigantine residents. Here’s a brief
More Wind Cash For PRO-Turbine Towns
The Ocean Wind Pro-NJ Grantor Trust has more, taxpayer-funded cash to hand out. So who gets these PRO-WIND grants? One of those who decides as an Ocean Wind Board of Trustee, is Brian Jackson, chief operating officer of Stockton Atlantic City. Jackson helps review and select recipients of the trust’s