“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 […]
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After 12 years of Catholic school, we’re pretty sure Brigantine Councilman Vince Sera once again, broke the 8th Commandment. Thou shall not lie. Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor. Mr. Sera, hoping to retain his Brigantine council seat, decided to bear false witness against his neighbor / political opponent,
Brigantine Candidate Sera Breaks 8th Commandment While Attending Mass. 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
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A tiny Brigantine tax cut right before an election. A smooth move after 3 years of over-taxation. A recent financial review of Brigantine tax monies reveal that homeowners were indeed, over-taxed. Citizen audit reveals Brigantine homeowners over-taxed for past 3 years. A $6.3 million slush fund. That’s what some are
Audit Reveals Brigantine Homeowners Over-Taxed. $6.3 Million Slush Fund. Read More »
Councilman Vince Sera said it best: Brigantine’s biggest economic driver isn’t summer tourism, it’s ratables. It’s all the new, tax monies coming from second homeowners building bigger houses in Brigantine. Growing Property Tax Ratables. The Primary Business of Brigantine Beach, NJ. Brigantine Auto & Marine harassed by politically connected developer.
The Business of Brigantine Beach. Tax Ratables and Green Head Politics. Read More »
Sea Tots in Brigantine, the city’s popular, early childhood learning center is days away from closing. It’s been a family favorite for 27 years. Owner Joanne Kuchinsky has been providing daycare services from the very beginning. She also teaches preschool classes at Sea-Tots, daily from 7:30 a. to 5:30 p.
Bloated Brigantine School District Forcing Sea Tots To Close. Read More »
It’s been reported by NJ.com that Brigantine has the 6th highest paid teachers in New Jersey. This comes on the heels of news revealed last week, that the Brigantine School District may have received pre-school funding using an error-prone application. Note: the term ‘median’ means half of the teachers get
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Brigantine City Council adopted four ordinances on Aug. 15 that will likely bring 3 new areas of affordable housing to the city. The actions are mandatory, stemming from a settlement between Brigantine and the Fair Share Housing Center, an org that supports housing rights of low-income, NJ citizens. 3 Brigantine
Spot Zoning Spin Zone. More Affordable Housing Coming To Brigantine? Read More »
BrigantineNOW learned of another, sad story of Brigantine Green Head Politics in action. The following post comes from comments posted here on Sept 4, 2018. Here are some excerpts, lightly edited for clarity: Hello, my name is William Kuchinsky. My wife Joanne and I own Sea Tot’s Early learning Center.
Why did Mayor Guenther and Councilman Simpson of Brigantine stop having council meetings recorded and posted on YouTube? Do they fear taxpayers of Brigantine would be alarmed at the recent and very controversial hi-density housing plans that will soon come to Brigantine? Does Simpson prefer to hide the fact that
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No place to walk. Too much of the sidewalk is being used by local Brigantine business? Sidewalk clutter not pedestrian-friendly in Brigantine. Brigantine Councilman Andy Simpson facing criticism for not getting a handle on this awkward, potentially dangerous retail battle. Allegations include Simpson being called out for playing favorites with
Brigantine Business Taking Up Too Much Sidewalk? Simpson Facing Criticism. Read More »
This Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Plan [Redevelopment Plan or Plan) has been prepared for the City of Brigantine, New Jersey for property known as the Waterfront Redevelopment Area The area along the back bay from, but not including the North End Redevelopment Area to the Brigantine Bridge. Roughly 33,000 feet. Area begins
Brigantine Planning Board Update. Waterfront Re-Development. Read More »
Should BRIGANTINE City Council order safety patrols along the North End beaches, even though NJ state has taken control of its management? Brigantine Police Chief Thomas Rehill, says police were alerted to an unconscious individual on Brigantine’s North End beach. Officers responded and took the individual to the hospital. Looks
Who Should Keep Northend Beaches of Brigantine Safe? Read More »
It’s that best time of the year. The weather is hot and the water is warm. Before leaving the dock though, please keep in mind that safety of life, limb and property is a personal responsibility we should all follow no matter what we do. While boating, wearing a life
