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BrigStrong thanks Sara Tomt
Written by Michael Feely Friday, March 29, 2013 01:00 pm
At their weekly meeting Wednesday at the Community Center, the members of BrigStrong thanked departing AmeriCorps Coordinator Sarah Tomt for all of her hard work in helping island Sandy victims. The nonprofit group arranged for volunteers to provide muscle to get flood-damaged home interiors ready for reconstruction.
Voting opens April 1 for 2013 New Jersey Top 10 Beaches Photo Contest
Written by Kim Kosko Friday, March 29, 2013 12:30 pm
Voting for this year’s New Jersey Top 10 Beaches begins April 1. Sponsors expect a picture-perfect end to this year’s project, which focuses on a photo contest vote rather than a beach popularity poll.
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Easter Bunny has Fire Department helpers
Written by Tiger Platt Friday, March 29, 2013 11:58 am
Members of the Brigantine Fire Department deliver Easter baskets to families in need for the True Spirit Coalition. From left are Tom Cooker, Alan Weidner, Bob Sooy, Dan Jackson, Tiger Platt, Rick Derrickson and Mike Lange.
Brigantine Elks – New officers installed
Written by George Glomb Friday, March 29, 2013 11:00 am
“Ooh! Aah! Awesome! Beautiful! Magnificent!”
Those were just a few of the first impressions heard Sunday when the Lodge was finally able to open its doors to the public.
American Legion – Wishing you a happy Easter
Written by Sunshine Friday, March 29, 2013 10:00 am
Hi, everyone.
"A kind word is like a spring day."
City will get $1.6 Million FEMA reimbursement
Last Updated on Thursday, March 28, 2013 03:43 pm Written by Michael Feely Thursday, March 28, 2013 04:00 pm
The city received notice on Tuesday that FEMA will be reimbursing the city $1.6 million dollars to cover expenses in dealing with the cleanup from Superstorm Sandy. Brigantine and Piscataway were the only two New Jersey municipalities to receive notice.
School budget to increase less than 2 percent
Written by Michael Feely Thursday, March 28, 2013 03:42 pm
The five-member Board of School Estimate approved the district’s 2013-14 Brigantine school budget Wednesday evening. The budget will reflect less than a 2 percent increase over last year, coming in at $19.7 million.
Coast Guard Auxiliary offers boating safety classes
Written by Alan Moose Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:11 am
It’s still cold out, and it may seem a little early to be thinking about next summer. Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who purchased a new boat or personal watercraft at the boat show and it’s at the dealership just waiting to be delivered as soon as the weather breaks.
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