Opinion
Cycle for Alex's a big success
Written by Michael Mandes Thursday, June 13, 2013 05:00 pm
To the editor:
Cycle for Alex's Antlers Team wants to send out a thanks to area organizations and businesses for their support of their recent Cycle for Alex's event to benefit the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Providing dumpsters was a challenge and blessing
Written by Mike Lange Jr. Friday, May 17, 2013 01:30 pm
To the editor:
The BRIGSTRONG Committee is comprised of a local group of volunteers that has taken on the task of providing financial, mental, spiritual and physical means for the rebuilding of Brigantine. We at BRIGSTRONG decided that since the warmer months were approaching, taxpayers in Brigantine would be restoring or rebuilding their homes to pre-Sandy condition.
Support Brigantine's 2013 budget
Written by Brigantine Taxpayers Association Thursday, May 09, 2013 05:18 pm
When elected officials oppose a proposed increase in the municipal purpose tax rate and put forth their suggested reduction in such an increase, taxpayers might at first find such a position to be persuasive and be tempted to jump aboard in support of it. Regarding Brigantine’s budget, the Brigantine Taxpayers Association believes such support would be a mistake.
School budget requires public scrutiny
Written by Anne Phillips Friday, April 19, 2013 10:00 am
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.
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
To the editor:
Hard to believe it's spring, and for many residents Hurricane Sandy's destruction seems like it happened yesterday.
A letter from Chief John E. Stone Jr.
Written by Chief John Stone Thursday, April 18, 2013 05:50 pm
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.
Simpson-Guenther 2013 Budget Proposal
Written by Andy Simpson and Phil Guenther Thursday, April 04, 2013 04:50 pm
The 2013 budget process has been confusing and alarming for taxpayers, council members, and city employees. We have been told since the first budget presentation in February that we needed to pass on to Brigantine taxpayers the maximum tax increase allowable by law of 6.2 cents.
Our schools are high-quality for a reason
Written by Veronica McEvoy Thursday, April 04, 2013 03:56 pm
To the editor:
As a very concerned parent, I would like to thank Mayor Guenther on behalf of my children for recently supporting the current Brigantine School 2013 budget. I was equally disappointed that it was not a unanimous vote by the entire School Board of Estimate.
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