The Brigantine GOP selected Karen Bew to fill 1st ward council seat vacated by Council-at Large Simpson. Bew is a retired school teacher, married to Gordon Bew, a retired captain of the Brigantine Fire Department. Ms. Bew is also the mother of Melissa Bew Knoff, a Brigantine school teacher. Karen […]
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As seen in the Brigantine Beachcomber & Press of Atlantic City >> ATLANTIC COUNTY — A Brigantine police officer was indicted Thursday, Jan 8 on charges that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced. An Atlantic County grand jury indicted Brigantine Police Officer Ralph M.
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Tonight at 6pm, Brigantine City Council will open up the new year with a full slate of fun. WATCH IT LIVE online here at BrigantineNOW. (if Mayor & council decides to webcast the meeting). Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream
Will Brigantine City Council pull the trigger on a major decision tonight at 6p inside City Hall. Will Ron Jaworski Golf be contracted to turn around our money-losing Brigantine Golf Links? Unfortunately, part-time residents will need to travel to Brigantine to participate in this critical debate. Outgoing city manager; Jennifer
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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
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Even with the best beaches in South Jersey, along with prime property, safe streets and easy access to Atlantic City, Brigantine is still looking for a retail & tourism rebound. Maybe a Margate elephant could teach us a thing or two? From Kevin Fortuna and Harry Sweeney, as seen in POP
You CAN fight city hall….about your home assessment that is. Most will need to wait til Spring 2015 to appeal their non-nonsensical tax assessment. A lucky few will start getting relief tonight at the City Council meeting, scheduled for 6pm. Watch it live right here on BrigantineNOW. Download & view City
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Did Captain Platt of the Brigantine Fire Department ignore non-profit rules when he posted political attacks on the Brigantine Firefighter Union Facebook page? That’s what could potentially be the case when reviewing rules for non-profit organizations. Once accused by City officials of not being ‘management material’, the Brigantine FD union head
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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
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Brigantine’s Phil Guenther suggests there are upsides to handling Mayor duties for unlimited years. “One of the benefits of being in office is I feel very comfortable working with elected officials” Guenther told The Press of Atlantic City. “You do develop a lot of those relationships over the years.” The 22-year Mayor of
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In a few weeks, The City of Brigantine will hopefully receive a nice collection of proposals from professional golf course operators such as Billy Casper Golf and former Philadelphia Eagles QB; Ron Jaworski. A total of 9 potential management companies expressed early interest in leasing the Links at Brigantine Golf
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A school consolidation report is due later this year. A growing number of residents see that the two Brigantine Schools; Elementary & Middle, need to have certain positions & resources combined or removed. Enrollment #’s have now dropped below 700, making the duplicative positions and support staff positions unnecessary. Noting
The Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County Library System is better than ever. Click thru for pictures. The 1925 library building was originally the Brigantine Central School. The library moved into this building in 1995. 201 15th St S, Brigantine, NJ 08203 (609) 266-0110 Mon & Tues 9:00 am –
At this week’s council meeting (Aug 20), the City of Brigantine informed the public that it wants to issue more bonds (borrow money) as it continues to address flood mitigation and other municipal issues. If approved, it will allow Brigantine to borrow $12 million for various needs to be identified.
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Brigantine taxpayers still seem to be in the dark when it comes to understanding the financial interests of elected officials and candidates for office. Do elected officials have business interests on the island? What properties do they own or have a vested interest in? Is their potential for a conflict
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