Like many shore communities, Brigantine has a diversity of housing options ranging from beach bungalows to three story giants. One type of housing option popular in seasonal communities is the condominium. Everyone is familiar with “condos” but ask someone not in the real estate industry to define exactly what a […]
Understanding Condos. The Pros and Cons of Condominium Living. Read More »
Brigantine homeowners can learn much from Ocean City taxpayers…. many of whom are 2nd homeowners, just like in Brigantine. OC taxpayers enjoy a very comprehensive website & Facebook page that keeps ALL taxpayers up to date on how their money is spent. Meeting minutes, calendar of events, newsletters, etc. http://FairnessinTaxes.com/
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Brigantine City Council has approved an ordinance banning pot sales, just in case the State of NJ legalizes it. “there is no area of the City which can safely house a business selling recreational marijuana” or paraphernalia. NJ Gov. Phil Murphy wants to legalize recreational weed asap. So far, he’s getting
Why are people leaving the State of New Jersey? Plenty of greenery, a wonderful coastline, great location. What’s not to like? Read my lips. Taxes. Cronyism. Corruption. Bloat. Waste. Gov. Murphy says he wants to make local governments more efficient in NJ, a state with the nation’s highest property taxes.
NJ Gov. Murphy To Deploy ‘Shared Services Czar’ as Taxpayers Rejoice. Read More »
Summer fishing 2018. Below are options for fluke (summer flounder) and sea bass that the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council will consider at their next meeting on 4/5/18. 5p at Bay Av. Community Center, 775 East Bay Av., Manahawkin, NJ. According to the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, a top priority
Our beloved Brigantine red fox has been mysteriously disappearing. Whats going on? Over the past few years, many have noticed a dramatic decrease in fox sightings in Brigantine. What gives? Are these foxes being killed, trapped or shot dead? Is the State of NJ involved? That answer is ‘all of the
NJ DEP Admits to Shooting The Brigantine Red Fox Read More »
Who owns the most South Jersey shore real estate? It’s those from Philadelphia and its suburbs, who own the majority of seashore property. That’s according to a recent report at Philly.com. Philly Area Residents Dominate Jersey Shore Home-Ownership Of course… this report fired up the comments section. Many went overboard and
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We’ll admit it. Not happy that Brigantine Police Chief, Jim Bennett, is retiring. For years, we scratched our head wondering why the heck Jim never got the top slot….sooner. But, Bennett served Brigantine well. He put his time in. Bennett is one of the most respected, most professional Police Chief,
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From Philadelphia Magazine: There’s a real romanticism to the notion that Shore towns (like Brigantine) become almost private enclaves for the people who decide to live in them permanently. But there’s a flip side to that coin. The number of full-time Brigantine residents continues to decline. That means fewer eyes
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Brigantine residents want their north end beaches back. Hundreds were out in force to question representatives of the DEP & State of NJ on Tuesday night, at North School. Residents are not happy about the State effectively locking down most of these fishing friendly, north-end beaches. Why the State take-over?
DEP Dog & Pony Show. Brigantine Angry at Northend Beach Take-over Read More »
Going strong for the past 12 years, the 2018 edition of RIPTIDE’s SPRING STRIPER DERBY will start on Thursday, March 1 at 12:01 am. It ends Sunday May 20, 2018 at 12:00 pm. The derby raises money for local charities. It also keeps the front beaches open, so anglers can
Salary ordinance stuff. Public employee unions. Another money grab outta the deep pockets of 2nd home-owners. As you may know, back in 2013, Brigantine City Council voted to STOP doling out longevity payments. These are payments given to employees…for just showing up to work. Yup. Brigantine taxpayers still foot the
Mayor & City Manager Under Fire for Longevity Payments Read More »
As reported last week…. the City Manager of Brigantine, Ed Stinson…..has successfully escaped the infamous, Brigantine City Hall. Mr. Stinson will soon become the next Superintendent of Public Works and City Engineer for the City of VENTNOR. Ed will begin his position on March 19th prior to the retirement of
Brigantine Loses City Manager Stinson, Escapes to Ventnor as DPW Chief. Read More »
Every so often, we’re pleasantly surprised by Brigantine Mayor, Phil Guenther. While residents, especially 2nd homeowners, hate Guenther’s control of Brigantine, it’s nice to see him push back against the Northend beach takeover by the un-elected…. NJ DEP, Dept. of Environmental Protection. NJ Gov Phil Murphy recently replaced ‘Evil Bob’ Martin
Brigantine Mayor Fights Back Against North End Takeover By State Read More »
It’s official, the City of Brigantine finally owns the Links Golf Course. Built in 1927, the Scottish style 18 hole golf course was originally known as the Brigantine Country Club. In 1989, the course was sold and the name was changed to the Brigantine Golf Links. In 2002, City Council voted
Brigantine Links Golf Mortgage Paid Off, But Questions Remain. Read More »
