Did former engineer, Matt Doran & the City of Brigantine follow proper procedure and adhere to state statutes? Matt Doran submitted invoices, and was paid for……estimates. Mr. Doran was paid a percentage of the estimates. This is in direct conflict with State of NJ statutes. Doran Invoices
Brigantine City Engineer, Matt Doran, Invoices City for Percentage of Estimates Read More »
Councilman Andy Simpson is under pressure to explain that construction and tax situation at 3 Sunset Court in Brigantine. A local resident asks Simpson to explain the allegations.
Simpson Under Pressure. Construction and Taxes at 3 Sunset Court in Brigantine. Read More »
From OCT 2010 NJ.com. >> Computer hackers managed to steal $600,000 from Brigantine’s bank account. Officials say $200,000 still hasn’t been recovered. TD Bank notified Brigantine on Tuesday that multiple wire transfers had taken place from its account. Police say someone was able to get a user name and password.
ARCHIVES: Brigantine Hacked for $600,000. City Quietly Handles. Read More »
Listen to audio clips from the Brigantine Candidates Forum, Oct 25, 2014. Sponsored by the Brigantine Taxpayers Association and moderated by the League of Women Voters. Standing room only event held at the Brigantine Community Center. For Mayor: Guenther and McClay. For At-Large seats: Kern, Simpson, Sera, Polillo. How will
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According to Brigantine Police: Erik Ireland, resident & off-duty firefighter for the City of Brigantine, rear-ended a stopped police vehicle being driven by Officer Rich DeLeon. On Saturday, October 25 at 3:58 pm, DeLeon was reported to have stopped for crossing pedestrians at the intersection of Brigantine Ave. & 20th
Download & view invoices from Doran Engineering. To the average Brigantine citizen, the discussion of no-bid contracts, insider deals and engineering invoices will make your eyes glaze over. But take a good look at these invoices. If your Brigantine taxes jumped by 25-50% this year, your interest is certainly piqued
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The Brigantine City Hall glitch pertaining to a waterfront home that former City Manager / Public Safety Director Jim Barber discovered a few years back finally has some clarity. Complaints of fraud, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation were leveled at the (future) Councilman Andy Simpson in March
Brigantine City Hall Glitch Benefits Simpson Tax Liability? Read More »
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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Hard to believe. At one time, Brigantine Beach was chock full of marinas like ‘The Fishfinder’. Started 20 years ago by Joe Fumo, The Fishfinder Marina and Party Boat business might be feeling a bit claustrophobic as of late. New construction now towers over this popular tourist attraction from both
Declining Brigantine Attractions? Fish Finder Squeezed Read More »
Tige Platt from Absecon, NJ says: “Currently the fire department is looking at the staffing shortage of 20% since our retirements and the passing away of our late chief”. Mr Platt is also President of the Brigantine Professional Fire Fighters and he is a FD captain. His 2013 salary was
Still no answer to the question of overtime pay for members of the Brigantine Fire Department. The following comments were made at the May 24 City Council meeting by Anne H. Phillips of the Brigantine Taxpayers Association… First, The Brigantine Taxpayers Association wants to thank publicly Mr. Dan Howard for
Brigantine Overtime Pay Issue Grows. Mayor Phil Guenther Yawns. Read More »
Requests for info swamp Brigantine Sandy, labor disputes, budget issues blamed for volume By WALLACE McKELVEY, Staff Writer | Posted 7 months ago Brigantine employees are inundated with Open Public Records Act requests as tensions mount over a contentious budget process, labor contract negotiations and from residents making Sandy repairs. As of Friday,
Like many Jersey shore communities before us, Brigantine Beach continues it’s slow and steady evolution from quiet coastal town to thriving tourist destination. You can see examples of this transformation as small bungalows get sandwiched between majestic, 3 story palaces. Some hate this while others have no opinion. Some love the
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