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Brigantine Taxpayers Association Questions Public Safety Contracts and Sports League Financials.
The Brigantine Taxpayers Association had their comments posted in the local papers this week. Here’s a summary of comments to City Council at the Feb 04, 2015 meeting. Anne H. Phillips of the BTA: Several meetings ago, a representative of the True Spirit Coalition spoke to Council about the increasing need
Council Majority Too Little & Too Late with Brigantine Golf Course
Outgoing Brigantine Councilman; Tony Pullella recently issued a statement about a potential deal between Ron Jaworski and the Brigantine Links Golf Course. This comes days after Councilman Frank Kern finally put forward a motion asking our City Solicitor to start negotiations with the Ron Jaworski Golf Group. Too little, too
Links Gold Course > Brigantine City Council 12.17.2014
Oops. Another glitch. City Manager Blumenthal forgot to put the Golf Course deal on the City Council agenda this past Wednesday night. Mayor tried to blame Dems for that one, but no luck. Councilman Pullella respectfully reminds Mayor that Blumenthal was notified no less than 3 times about this simple
Par For The Course. Why is Mayor Against Jaworski Golf Deal?
As the demand increases for an agreement to be reached with Ron Jaworski Golf to take over operations of the Brigantine Golf Links, residents have been asking Mayor Phil Guenther one question: What’s the hold-up? The mayor has shown himself to be adamantly opposed to the deal, which would greatly
Brigantine City Council Meeting Summary: Dec. 3, 2014
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
Online Broadcast of Brigantine City Council Unplugged
WATCH LIVE ONLINE? The Brigantine City Council suffered another ‘glitch’ on Wed DEC 3rd, as the Internet broadcast of the scheduled meeting was ‘unavailable’. This latest breakdown of city communications has part-time residents in an uproar. Phone lines to City Hall were swamped with callers looking for their council-cast. City
Brigantine Schools Consider Shared Services with AC & Ventnor
Brigantine school district superintendent Brian Pruitt, and other executive leadership from the Brigantine school district will meet with representatives from the Ventnor and Atlantic City schools to discuss ways to save taxpayers money. According to the Downbeach Current, Ventnor school board President James E. Pacanowski said a meeting date has
Brigantine City Engineer, Matt Doran, Invoices City for Percentage of Estimates
Did former engineer, Matt Doran & the City of Brigantine follow proper procedure and adhere to state statutes? Matt Doran submitted invoices, and was paid for……estimates. Mr. Doran was paid a percentage of the estimates. This is in direct conflict with State of NJ statutes. Doran Invoices
Simpson Under Pressure. Construction and Taxes at 3 Sunset Court in Brigantine.
Councilman Andy Simpson is under pressure to explain that construction and tax situation at 3 Sunset Court in Brigantine. A local resident asks Simpson to explain the allegations.
ARCHIVES: Brigantine Hacked for $600,000. City Quietly Handles.
From OCT 2010 NJ.com. >> Computer hackers managed to steal $600,000 from Brigantine’s bank account. Officials say $200,000 still hasn’t been recovered. TD Bank notified Brigantine on Tuesday that multiple wire transfers had taken place from its account. Police say someone was able to get a user name and password.
Local Business Competes Against City of Brigantine?
Is Brigantine ‘business friendly? With over 40 empty storefronts and a brutal business approval process, many have asked that very simple question. Some claim that Brigantine City Government has a negative influence on local commerce. Whatever the case, most agree that government in general, and Brigantine specifically, should rarely be running
Brigantine Candidate Forum OCT 25, 2014 >> Listen to Audio
Listen to audio clips from the Brigantine Candidates Forum, Oct 25, 2014. Sponsored by the Brigantine Taxpayers Association and moderated by the League of Women Voters. Standing room only event held at the Brigantine Community Center. For Mayor: Guenther and McClay. For At-Large seats: Kern, Simpson, Sera, Polillo. How will
Brigantine Police Officer Injured in Traffic Accident. Rear-Ended by Off-Duty City Firefighter.
According to Brigantine Police: Erik Ireland, resident & off-duty firefighter for the City of Brigantine, rear-ended a stopped police vehicle being driven by Officer Rich DeLeon. On Saturday, October 25 at 3:58 pm, DeLeon was reported to have stopped for crossing pedestrians at the intersection of Brigantine Ave. & 20th
Doran Engineering Invoices Show Non-Compliance with NJ Statutes
Download & view invoices from Doran Engineering. To the average Brigantine citizen, the discussion of no-bid contracts, insider deals and engineering invoices will make your eyes glaze over. But take a good look at these invoices. If your Brigantine taxes jumped by 25-50% this year, your interest is certainly piqued
Brigantine City Hall Glitch Benefits Simpson Tax Liability?
The Brigantine City Hall glitch pertaining to a waterfront home that former City Manager / Public Safety Director Jim Barber discovered a few years back finally has some clarity. Complaints of fraud, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation were leveled at the (future) Councilman Andy Simpson in March
Brigantine Council Needs to Clean-up Sloppy Cash Management
WATCH VIDEO >> Past Brigantine accounting practices are coming under intense scrutiny as ‘Cash Management’ takes center stage. A so-called cash management plan was strongly recommended by the city auditor at the last city council meeting. Presumably, pressure from the State of NJ is forcing towns like Brigantine to comply
Declining Brigantine Attractions? Fish Finder Squeezed
Hard to believe. At one time, Brigantine Beach was chock full of marinas like ‘The Fishfinder’. Started 20 years ago by Joe Fumo, The Fishfinder Marina and Party Boat business might be feeling a bit claustrophobic as of late. New construction now towers over this popular tourist attraction from both
Brigantine Fire Department Scare Tactics?
Tige Platt from Absecon, NJ says: “Currently the fire department is looking at the staffing shortage of 20% since our retirements and the passing away of our late chief”. Mr Platt is also President of the Brigantine Professional Fire Fighters and he is a FD captain. His 2013 salary was