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Another Brigantine ZOOM Glitch, Council Meeting About Short Term Rentals Blocked

John Doring, head of Brigantine Dept of Public Works, taking heat for another ZOOM ‘glitch’ at City Council. On Thursday Sept 7, seems like Doring didn’t turn on the camera for this major Brigantine meeting about short-term rentals. Record breaking. 4 hours long. A packed house. Yet remote viewers, many […]

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Extra $50K for Brigantine City Mgr, Nothing for Hiring Short-Term Rental Inspectors

Via the live ZOOM feed, Brigantine City Council voted YES and raised the salary of their new City Manager from $100k to $150K per year. And let’s not forget that really sweet benefit package that includes health care, pension, longevity pay and other perks. Watch video: AUG 2, 2023 Brigantine

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Brigantine Fire Chief Warns of Dune Fire Dangers. Handful of Residents Responsible for Protecting Island.

Dangerous Brigantine Dune Fires The Brigantine Fire Chief, Tiger Platt, agrees with Mayor Andy ‘Simp’ Simpson. Dune fires are a real threat to the island and it’s inhabitants. Councilmen Sera and Rierden agree. Good thing a small handful of beachfront residents are paying $300 bucks a pop, to do their

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Brigantine FD Union Head Gets Political on Facebook. Violation of Non-Profit Rules?

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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Mayor Guenther Ignores Overtime Abuse?

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

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Brigantine Public Safety Director Ousted. Overtime Inquiry Begins

On Wednesday May 13, Brigantine voters decided to oust Public Safety Director; Dan Howard. It was a short and tumultuous run for Mr. Howard that exposed many inefficiencies within City Hall. (much to the dismay of city employees) One big stink emerged as the May 13 election approached. It was

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