Students learn about finance

Written by Rita Coyne Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:00 pm

Beth Conroy, customer service representative from TD Bank in Brigantine, speaks to Rita Coyne’s fourth grade enrichment classes about ‘Budgeting for a Business, Saving and Intro to Credit.’

Beth Conroy, customer service representative from TD Bank in Brigantine, speaks to Rita Coyne’s fourth-grade enrichment classes about ‘Budgeting for a Business, Saving and Intro to Credit.’

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Garden Club – Best wishes for Peg's recovery

Written by Phyllis Glomb Saturday, May 18, 2013 01:00 pm

Garden Club

The members would like to send best wishes to Peg Moore for a speedy recovery. Thoughts and prayers are with you, Peg. In the meantime, Phyllis Glomb will be helping out by submitting this column, which Peg has been doing a wonderful job with for so many years.

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American Legion News - Poppy sale May 23-25

Written by Sunshine Saturday, May 18, 2013 09:00 am

American Legion

Hi, everyone.

"We have two hands, one for helping yourself, the others for helping others." - Audrey Hepburn

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Traffic notice: Street closings, detours

Written by Lt. Jim Bennett Friday, May 17, 2013 02:00 pm

Warning

On May 18, the second annual 4x4 Parade will kick off at the 38th Street beach. Please be aware that the surrounding side streets (along with Ocean Avenue) will be blocked to all but local traffic from approximately 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Police Blotter – DWI, drug arrests

Last Updated on Friday, May 17, 2013 12:59 pm Written by Lt. Jim Bennett Friday, May 17, 2013 12:56 pm

Blotter

For the week ending May 15, the Brigantine Police Department responded to approximately 315 calls for service, including 28 motor vehicle stops (with nine summonses issued and one DWI arrest).

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Salt water and electrical systems don't mix

Written by Michael Feely Thursday, May 16, 2013 06:00 pm

This 220-volt electrical wire was exposed to salt water, causing a fire which burned surrounding wood but did not progress to the rest of the structure. Corrosion from salt water is evident.

Superstorm Sandy had a devastating effect on many local families, but some of the effects were hidden at first – for example, mold, which can grow in hidden places. Another issue which is starting to create problems for homeowners is the effect salt water has had on electrical systems.

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Democrats prevail in budget adoption

Written by Michael Feely Thursday, May 16, 2013 05:33 pm

Brigantine

Boulevard to remain open during reconstruction

City Council dealt with two emotional issues Wednesday night. After weeks of laborious discussions and a gestation period of 10 months (and an additional hour of “point, counterpoint”), council officially adopted the 2013 municipal budget which had previously been approved by the state.

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Brian Woods Scholarship available for Brigantine eighth-graders

Written by Andy Solari Monday, May 13, 2013 09:00 am

Walk

Plans for the 15th annual Brian's Walk are now underway.  Since its inception, Brian's Walk has distributed over $42,000 in scholarships to deserving North School graduates attending a Catholic high school in September.

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