Vince Sera

The City of Brigantine has declared a local state of emergency due to severe beach and dune erosion caused by Hurricane Erin and a series of recent coastal storms.

The majority of the erosion is concentrated along the North End of the island, especially between 15th Street North and Roosevelt Boulevard, where dunes have been washed out and the beach width has dramatically narrowed. This erosion has left nearby homes and streets increasingly exposed to storm surge and flooding.

City officials are particularly concerned about the homes located at the end of the Brigantine Promenade. During severe high tides and storm events, the ocean now comes within a few feet of these properties. This proximity puts both private homes and critical City infrastructure in immediate danger.

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The City of Brigantine has announced that it will resume direct management of the Brigantine Golf Links beginning in January 2026, when the current management agreement with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) expires.

For the past decade, the ACIA has successfully managed the Brigantine Golf Links, helping the City navigate challenging financial periods and stabilize operations. In recent years, however, the golf industry has experienced a strong resurgence, and the Brigantine Golf Links has become a consistent revenue generator for the City.

With the course now on solid financial footing, Brigantine is preparing to bring management back under City control. Major investments are already underway, including the complete replacement of the irrigation system, the repaving of cart paths, and the planning and design of a new clubhouse.

These efforts reflect the City’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing one of Brigantine’s most valued recreational and tourism assets.

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At our July 16 City Council meeting, we introduced two bond ordinances that, if approved, will invest more than $27 million into improving Brigantine’s infrastructure and upgrading our essential utility systems. 

These proposals continue our ongoing commitment to long-term capital improvement and build on several years of steady investment in our community.

The first ordinance, totaling $17.3 million, will fund a wide range of capital improvement projects throughout the Island. The second ordinance, for $10.1 million, will go toward necessary repairs and upgrades to our water and sewer utility systems, including work to comply with new state mandates.

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Brigantine City Council is revisiting the potential transition to the Atlantic County Municipal Court, a conversation first started in 2022. At that time, the County’s court was newly formed and unable to fully answer Council’s questions.

Three years later, the City has reopened the discussion. Brigantine has shared our court financial data with the County and are awaiting their updated figures. Once received and reviewed, we plan to schedule a public presentation so residents can hear directly from County officials and offer feedback.

Throughout this process, City Council remains focused on protecting the high-quality, efficient service that Brigantine’s municipal court currently provides.

Our court is tailored to the unique needs of our community and has built a strong reputation for responsiveness and personal attention. Before moving forward with any changes, the City is carefully weighing whether the County system can maintain that same standard of service while also delivering meaningful cost savings.

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