State librarian visits Brigantine; library should reopen by Memorial Day

Written by Michael Feely Thursday, April 25, 2013 07:54 pm

From left are Bev Bird, Atlantic County Library System (ACLS); Karen George, ACLS director; Beth Bliss, Brigantine Branch Manager; Mary Chute, NJ State Librarian; (in back) Peggy Cadigan, Deputy NJ State Librarian for Innovation and Outreach; Gair Helfrich, ACLS Chief Librarian for Library Services; and Regina Bell, ACLS Reference Center Manager. The group enjoyed a luncheon Wednesday, April 25 at Laguna Grill.

New Jersey State Librarian Mary Chute visited Brigantine Wednesday along with Peggy Cadigan, deputy state librarian for innovation and outreach, to view damage done to the Brigantine library by Superstorm Sandy and to discuss libraries’ response to and preparation for community disasters.

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Second annual 4x4 parade set for May 18

Last Updated on Thursday, April 25, 2013 08:44 pm Written by Michael Feely Thursday, April 25, 2013 07:52 pm

Anthony Laciura of ‘Boardwalk Empire’ to be grand marshal

Last year the City of Brigantine and the Chamber of Commerce produced an event on the front beach that attracted more than 300 4x4 vehicles.

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Baseball season opens in Brigantine

Written by Keri O'Connor Saturday, April 20, 2013 09:00 am

Girls softball teammates Olivia and Emily Monacello walk in the parade with Dannie Leehan Saturday, April 13 to mark the opening of baseball season.

Brigantine’s baseball season began Saturday, April 13, starting with a parade from City Hall to the 26th Street Little League Field.

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School budget requires public scrutiny

Written by Anne Phillips Friday, April 19, 2013 10:00 am

Letter

To the editor:

According to the corrected 2013 preliminary tax bill, 30 percent of our property taxes go to support Brigantine’s public school district. This expenditure deserves and needs as much scrutiny by taxpayers as that given to Brigantine’s municipal budget.

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Sweeney really helped at a trying time

Last Updated on Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:27 am Written by Susan and Peter Van Nest Friday, April 19, 2013 09:00 am

Letter

To the editor:

Hard to believe it's spring, and for many residents Hurricane Sandy's destruction seems like it happened yesterday. 

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LoBiondo visits Brigantine to promote flood insurance reform

Written by Michael Feely Thursday, April 18, 2013 06:00 pm

New Jersey

U.S. Representative Frank LoBiondo visited Brigantine Monday, April 15 for a press conference set up at the island’s north seawall. The purpose of the press event was to announce legislation to increase the time to phase in the annual rate increases for FEMA flood insurance premiums expected over the next few years.

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A letter from Chief John E. Stone Jr.

Written by Chief John Stone Thursday, April 18, 2013 05:50 pm

Police

Today I am announcing my retirement as Chief of the Brigantine Police Department effective April 19, 2013. I would first like to say it has been an honor and privilege to serve the residents and visitors of the City of Brigantine for the last 25 years.

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Police Chief John Stone retires after 25 years

Last Updated on Thursday, April 18, 2013 07:44 pm Written by Michael Feely Thursday, April 18, 2013 05:45 pm

John E. Stone Jr.

He started as a Class-1 Special Officer in 1988, and today he retires as Brigantine’s chief law enforcement officer. It has been a busy quarter-century of service for “Stoney,” as those who know him call the man.

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