Brigantine Flotilla 85 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct “About Boating Safely” classes. 9 a.m. Saturdays, May 13, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12 Brigantine Beach Community Center, 265 42nd St. Each class lasts eight hours and includes lunch. Upon passing the test at the end of the […]
It’s getting worse. Enrollment in Brigantine’s elementary and middle schools has declined to just 611 students. There are 52 fewer students in Brigantine, compared Sept 2015. Click here to see: 2017 Brigantine School Salary Chart Brigantine school student enrollment is now declining at a faster clip. Even with that stark news,
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Letter to the editor: The Newark Star-Ledger had an editorial recently about payouts for unused sick days costing NJ taxpayers billions of dollars. It said, “New Jersey, the state with the nation’s highest property taxes, still allows public- union workers to collect payouts for the unused absences. It’s a perk
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Kerry Asbury, 45, of Brigantine was arrested on Thursday, March 22, by Watsontown, Pa. Police on charges of terroristic threats, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Watsontown police say a Brigantine NJ woman threatened to kill an officer. According to DailyItem.com : Police were called to a restaurant after receiving
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Are Brigantine schools great ? The President of the Brigantine Taxpayers Association doesn’t think so. Based on recent test scores from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College & Careers, or PARCC, it’s clear that many Brigantine students are not learning the fundamentals, says BTA President Anne H. Phillips.
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Rent your Brigantine home to summer vacationers? Get ready to write a check for $100 to the City of Brigantine for that privilege. On March 15, Brigantine City Council introduced an ordinance that requires homeowner that rent properties for less than 175 days, acquire short-term rental license. This idea came
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A substantial drug bust in Brigantine. Three people were arrested on St. Patrick’s Day. It all happened on the 3600 block of Bayshore Avenue in Brigantine. Atlantic County SWAT, Somers Point K-9 and the Galloway Township Police Department executed a search warrant on Friday morning, March 17. The Brigantine action
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On March 1, the Brigantine City auditor shared details on the Island’s massive, $5.6 million budget surplus, Links Golf Course losses and larger employee expenses. City Manager Ed Stinson and Chief Financial Officer Roxanne Tosto worked on the controversial budget proposal that didn’t sit well with local residents. A $31
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As most Jersey shore towns tighten their belts, the tiny island of Brigantine is spending more than ever. Especially in regards to public employees. See video from MARCH 1, 2017 Brigantine City Council meeting. Right across the bridge in Atlantic City, public safety employees in AC are on verge of
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Why is the Brigantine Links Golf Course still a financial burden on local taxpayers? That was the big question at the recent Brigantine City Council meeting on March 1., 2017. The call for transparency about the Brigantine Links Golf Course. It’s like pulling teeth getting regular updates on this under-leveraged,
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Want a discounted four-wheel-drive Brigantine beach permit? You better hurry. You have til Wednesday, March 1, to snag one at the reduced cost. After March 1, the permit cost jumps from $160 to $175, or $80 to $85 for those 60+, and those permanently disabled. Veterans and active members of
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‘Letter to the Editor’ from Brigantine resident, Anne H. Phillips: Why did Brigantine’s Mayor Guenther impose his own gag rule (any action or order preventing freedom of speech) on me at the 2/15/17 City Council meeting? The Mayor presides at all City Council meetings. With skill and adherence to professional standards
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Message from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine….Seals are starting to come ashore on NJ beaches to warm up and take a snooze. They don’t need food, water, blankets, hugs, or any human contact. Please stay 50 feet away and….shhhhhh…. be quiet….. so they can rest. So far,
Mayor Guenther is doing exactly what we predicted. He is pushing through law… that will essentially gut the Greenteam and hurt the Brigantine Farmers Market. Why does Guenther want control of the Brigantine Farmers Market? The 26+ year Mayor hates that Farmers Market founder; Lisa McClay, gets most of the
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After 4 years of successful operation, efforts are now underway for City Hall to take control of the uber-popular Brigantine Farmers Market. Since 2013, the Brigantine Green team has managed and nurtured the Farmer Markets into the BEST market in the area…even better than Margate. It’s that good. WATCH VIDEO
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