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Municipal coalition presses for flood zone, insurance changes
Written by Michael Feely Thursday, February 28, 2013 07:00 pm
New Jersey’s shore municipalities continue to wrestle with the issues regarding FEMA’s advisory flood plans and the proposed increase in flood insurance premiums for homeowners in the affected areas. It appears that there may be adjustments by the federal government in both areas, but county and local officials were hesitant to go on the record regarding their conversations and negotiations with federal officials.
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Eye Health Tip of the Week - Removing a foreign object
Written by Dr. Emerson Tracy Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:00 am
When you feel that a foreign object is in your eye, always rub your eye toward your nose. This is the best way to move it out because your tears are produced in your upper eyelid and the lid blinks toward your nose. Your tears make a wave-like motion toward your nose and the tear ducts.
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Sports Scrapbook - Summer heating up, leads Spirit to playoff wins
Written by Don Marrandino Friday, February 22, 2013 12:00 pm
On Wednesday, Coach Dennis Smith held his breath when he heard that star players Summer Crilley and Val Garafolo had been taken to the hospital following an automobile accident, but was greatly relieved to find out that there were no concussions or serious injuries.
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Budget scenarios offer no easy choices
Written by Michael Feely Thursday, February 21, 2013 07:15 pm
City must decide between raising taxes or slashing spending by more than $2.6 million
It was another long Wednesday night for the mayor and city council as they wrestled with issues dealing with the upcoming municipal budget, future building height restrictions and a proposed road project.
Island invaded by a new kind of crab
Written by Michael Feely Thursday, February 21, 2013 06:51 pm
The mystery started with a phone call from local resident Dave Kahn and led to a chase on the front beach for photographic evidence.
Police Blotter - DWI arrest
Written by Lt. Jim Bennett Thursday, February 21, 2013 02:00 pm
All persons listed are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
For the week ending Feb. 20, the Brigantine Police Department responded to approximately 280 calls for service, including 36 motor vehicle stops (with 15 summonses issued and one DWI arrest).
Brigantine Elks – New officers announced, Lodge restoration continues
Written by George Glomb Thursday, February 21, 2013 12:00 pm
I hope last week's column helped to eliminate the confusion surrounding elections. As it turns out, now it's just a moot point. Since none of the open positions were contested, there is no need for elections.
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Award time for Rams
Written by Keri O’Connor Thursday, February 21, 2013 10:00 am
The Brigantine Rams held their annual banquet Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Community Center.
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