The challenge of public unions. When Chris Christie became New Jersey’s governor, he wasted no time in identifying the chief perpetrators of his state’s fiscal catastrophe. Read More. Facing a nearly $11 billion budget gap — as well as voters fed up with the sky-high taxes imposed on them to […]
The interim public safety director (PSD) was hired by the city manager at a point when there were no chiefs heading the police, fire, and beach patrol departments. She needed someone she could rely on to oversee these departments until she could appoint chiefs. She is looking for chiefs who
Wake up call to all Brigantine residents. City manager needs chiefs of the police, fire and beach patrol to cooperate with her. Are you kidding me? City Manager must effectively deal with insubordination issues. Replace those that are either incapable or unwilling to work with the City Manager in a cooperative and
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The Brigantine Republicans celebrated another costly victory on Tuesday night, May 13. They toasted to their $30,000 ousting of the once popular Public Safety Director position. For many years, this coveted PSD position was held by Jim Barber. Not exactly known for fiscal conservatism, Mr. Barber enjoyed the PSD position
Overtime Scandal? Brigantine Republicans Say No. Overtime payouts are soaring in Brigantine. Unions claim it’s due to lack of staffing. Others think it’s due to the Mayor not knowing who OK’s the overtime. From the Press of Atlantic City, MAY 11, 2014: Manager Jennifer Blumenthal said the spike is due
Do Brigantine Republicans want to keep distant Brigantine taxpayers in the dark? Why do they hate shoobies? Years ago, Councilman Storino made his feelings known that he does not have much interest in second homeowner input. Today, Mayor Guenther echos that thought. The mayor recently failed to keep the mini-golf
July 14 2011 Press of Atlantic City Two former Brigantine condominium officials and a contractor charged with fraudulently billing the city for trash services are now facing additional charges of alleged theft from the former Spartan Harbour Condominium Association, police said. Former Spartan Harbour property manager Walter Czyzewicz, former Spartan Harbour board
Press of Atlantic City September 8, 2011 Many small towns in South Jersey still operate like good old boys clubs, especially on the barrier islands. It’s all about pals, cronies and who went to high school with whom. In a way, that’s sort of charming and somewhat understandable. This kind
Press of Atlantic City Archives SEPT 5, 2011: Since at least 2008, the city’s method for awarding contracts to certain professionals has favored longtime residents and former residents over outsiders. Those lawyers and engineers have given local Republicans, the party in power, $17,000 in campaign contributions over the past three
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July 6, 2011 | Brigantine police charged two former Spartan Harbour Condominium officials and a local contractor with theft and conspiracy in an alleged fraudulent billing scheme against the city, police said. The charges allege that from 2004 to 2008, former Spartan Harbour property manager Walter Czyzewicz, former Spartan Harbor board
OCT 28 2011 In a special election for the seat representing Brigantine‘s 4th Ward, the Democratic candidate has been critical of the Republican-controlled City Council, while the Republican candidate … has been critical of the Republican-controlled City Council. In a city that saw Democrats increase their margin on council to three out of
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Gov. Chris Christie’s push to end the practice of accumulated sick day and vacation day payouts got a boost Thursday when 234 mayors, including more than 40 from South Jersey, signed on in support of the reform. The governor’s support from local mayors came from Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and
JAN 29, 2012. PRESS of ATLANTIC CITY > Colleen Felix, alleged victim of sexual harassment by former Brigantine Police Chief Jim Frugoli, claims the former city manager violated a confidentiality clause by speaking to media – and now she’s suing the city for damages relating to the harassment. SEE COMPLAINT
Press of Atlantic City July 12, 2013 | Mckelvey, Wallace Brigantine‘s fire and police forces are coming off years of 20 percent annual raises as the resort town faces a serious budget crisis. Salaries for the two unions have far outpaced inflation in a city where labor costs account for 63
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MARCH 2011 Press of Atlantic City An internal investigation of former Brigantine police Chief Jim Frugoli found that he violated the department’s sexual harassment policy by making “offensive or derogatory comments” toward a department employee, including that “he slapped her on the behind,” called her names such as “Sugar Lips” and would
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