Transparency

Former Brigantine Police Chief Reed, Charged With Computer Crime

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has charged former Brigantine Police Chief Tim Reed with criminal computer activity. That’s according to court records obtained by BreakingAC. Tim Reed, of Galloway Township, allegedly accessed county emails while he was no longer employed by the Sheriff’s Office. Reed was let go from that job […]

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NJ State Audit: Brigantine Multiple Financial Violations, $4.5mil Pension Deficit, Insurance Scams & Over-payments.

After decades of flying under the radar, Brigantine has finally been audited by the New Jersey State Comptroller. That’s according to a scathing, but much needed report from The Press of Atlantic City. Brigantine lacks adequate policies and procedures when it comes to the oversight of sick time, overtime, comp

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Brigantine Called Out For Lack of Taxpayer Transparency

Nice to see the Press of Atlantic City shine some light on the lack of municipal transparency in many towns. Especially in Brigantine. The Press article hits close to home for 75% of Brigantine homeowners. They pay most of the bills, can’t vote, and are blocked from watching how their

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Brigantine City Manager Defends Lack of Transparency.

Brigantine’s City Manager & Public Works boss were both on the hot seat, Wed, Oct 20. Why are they hiding public info from those who foot the bill for 75% of Brigantine expenses? Watch how Brigantine leaders discuss reasons why 2nd homeowners can’t view City Council meetings on YouTube. Brigantine

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Brigantine Mayor Still Blocks Webcast of City Council Meetings

Most Jersey shore towns do a decent job of recording and sharing their council meetings online. Many provide live webcasting and a YouTube channel as well. Brigantine is not one of those towns. Ocean City, Ventnor and Margate all believe in taxpayer transparency via digital. Even dysfunctional Atlantic City offers

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Did Former Brigantine Police Chief Reed File Conflicting Accident Reports?

Former Brigantine Police Chief Tim Reed appears to have filed two different official causes for the crash of a County vehicle he was driving this past summer. That’s according to radio host, Harry Hurley. Reed is currently the Chief Warrant officer for Atlantic County, reporting to Atlantic County Sheriff, Eric

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Former Brigantine Police Chief Scrutinized Over Motor Vehicle Accident

The Atlantic County Sheriff’s ‘Hope One’ vehicle, allegedly driven by a former Brigantine Police Chief, was involved in a controversial crash. According to Atlantic County Sheriff candidate Joe O’Donoghue, the Chief Warrant officer for the county was behind the wheel at the time of the accident. According to O’Donoghue, the

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HURLEY: Former Brigantine Police Chief Involved in Accident Cover-Up?

A former Brigantine Police Chief might be involved in a motor vehicle cover-up? At the very least, he may need some driving lessons. According to WPG Radio’s Harry Hurley, Atlantic County’s ‘Hope One’ vehicle was involved in an accident. According to Joe O’Donaghue, it was being driven by the Chief

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Council Recap. Brigantine Mayor Hides Public Union Terms

Mayor Phil Guenther won rave reviews for his Nancy Pelosi impression at Brigantine City Council on Wed night, Feb 1. It was classic Phil. Smooth, but really dumb. Sounds smart when you first hear it, but after you chew on it a bit….you realize Phil has almost baffled you with

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65% of Brigantine Tax Dollars Go To Public Employee Compensation

The Brigantine Taxpayers Association published their annual recap and review of city expenditures. Even as most cities in New Jersey are downsizing, Brigantine is still the one town where it’s ‘business as usual’. Let’s review…. About 65% of Brigantine’s municipal budget is set aside for public employee salaries. 2016 City

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Brigantine Council Meeting Videos Deleted. Info Blackouts.

Let’s keep Brigantine 2nd homeowners in the dark. It certainly seems that way. WATCH VIDEO. “You can DVR it”, says the snickering Simpson, obviously not caring that 75% of taxpayers don’t have access to the local signal. It’s well noted that U-stream used to record & archive every meeting. It worked

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Brigantine Police Chief Retirement Payout, Thanks to OPRA Request

Can Brigantine really afford these rich, public employee contracts? That’s the question on everyone’s mind as the Police Chief revolving door cranked out another big pay day. After less than 2 years in that position, Tim Reed has announced he will retire. Ask and you shall receive. We appreciate the

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Terminal Leave Pay-out 100% for Brigantine Union. City Un-aware?

The concept of ‘Terminal Leave’ is where the Brigantine public employee can save up their sick & vacation days, and then use those accrued days in their final year on the job. A Brigantine public union employees could stay home for weeks, months and maybe more…while getting paid. This employee

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Brigantine City Council Summary 1.20.2016

VIDEO> Brigantine City Council highlights from the meeting of Jan. 20, 2016. Another Firefighter retirement was announced and plastic bags were debated. Should we ban or encourage a reduction of use? Brigantine Firefighter Thomas Bordanaro of Egg Harbor Twp (volunteer fire department), announced his retirement recently. Bordanaro is best known

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