Angrisani named FSA Employee of the Year

Written by Staff Reports Monday, March 11, 2013 10:00 am

Joseph Angrisani

Family Service Association’s Food Service Head Cook Joseph Angrisani of Brigantine was recently voted Family Service’s Employee of the Year. Angrisani received the honor after a vote by his colleagues, who choose the recipient from those who won Employee of the Month awards.

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Kids see K-9s at work

Written by Keri O'Connor Sunday, March 10, 2013 01:00 pm

State Police K-9 unit Trooper Brower demonstrates how he works with his K-9 German Shepherd partner to detect illegal drugs.

The Brigantine CER and the Kids Enrichment Club held a demonstration of working dogs Saturday, March 2 at the Community Center.

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Greenhead sprints indoor rowing championship results

Written by Donna Andersen Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:00 am

Award

Two appearances and two wins. Rowers from the Christian Brothers Academy of Lincroft traveled to Brigantine to compete in the Greenhead Sprints indoor rowing regatta March 2. For the second year in a row, they took home the boys high school championship trophy.

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A classical night in Brigantine

Written by Keri O'Connor Saturday, March 09, 2013 01:00 pm

From left are the evening’s vocalist performers: soprano Nancy Fox, tenor Christopher Lorge, and soprano Teresa Bonilla.

The Brigantine Beach Cultural Arts Commission presented a Tuscan dinner and opera on Sunday, March 3 at Andre’s Restaurant.

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Eye Health Tip of the Week – Treating sore eyes and lids

Written by Dr. Emerson Tracy Saturday, March 09, 2013 10:00 am

Eye Tip

Sore eyes and lids should be given warm water soaks. It is better to use soaks more often during a day than one or two lengthy applications.

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Travels with The Beachcomber: Island paradise

Written by Gail DeRitis Friday, March 08, 2013 12:00 pm

Travels

Brigantine residents brought The Beachcomber News with them when they visited the sunny beaches of Jamaica. From left are Judee, John, Kathy, Gail, Nancy, Donna, Fred, and Suzanne.

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Brigantine Elks – Many thanks for monetary support

Written by George Glomb Friday, March 08, 2013 10:00 am

Elks

The dues and donations are rolling in at a good clip. Some of the donations are very generous indeed. Exalted Ruler Rich and Trustee John have been very busy sending out thank-you letters or cards to all of you who have contributed. Secretary George is doing likewise with the other lodges that have sent us some financial help. Ocean City, Md. and Portsmouth, N.H. have sent us checks for $1,000 and $560 respectively. Thank you, one and all.

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Tax increase appears inevitable as council wrestles with budget

Last Updated on Thursday, March 07, 2013 08:01 pm Written by Michael Feely Thursday, March 07, 2013 08:00 pm

Brigantine

Stormy winds and rain hit Brigantine Wednesday night as the mayor and council faced a similarly unpleasant reality: the city’s budget proposals for 2013.

The meeting began with Mayor Phil Guenther’s annual “State of the City” address (see companion article), during which the mayor praised the men and women who stepped up to help during the crisis of Superstorm Sandy.

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