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Vince Sera
Mayor
City of Brigantine
1417 W. Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203
Brigantine Begins Formal Review of County Court Option
Brigantine Begins Formal Review of County Court Option
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.
Brigantine Introduces 2025 Budget
Brigantine Introduces 2025 Budget With a Strong Focus on Capital Improvements
At the March 19th City Council meeting, City Manager Tiger Platt introduced the 2025 budget, which includes a 2.76-cent tax increase aimed at funding significant capital improvements for the city.
Mayor Vince Sera explained, “Part of this increase is due to the rising inflation that has driven up costs across municipalities statewide. The remainder of the increase reflects the substantial investments we are making in improving our community’s infrastructure.”
The City has allocated over $23 million for capital improvements over the next six years, focusing on vital projects that will enhance the quality of life for residents.
Brigantine Stands Against Atlantic City Electric Rate Hikes
Brigantine Stands Against Atlantic City Electric Rate Hikes
With utility bills continuing to rise across New Jersey, Brigantine City Council is pushing back against what they call an unfair and unjustified rate increase by Atlantic City Electric, which they say will place an undue financial burden on local families and businesses.
At the March 19th council meeting, Brigantine City Council passed a formal resolution opposing the rate hikes, calling on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to reject future increases that do not directly benefit consumers. The move comes in response to a significant rate increase approved for Atlantic City Electric, a decision Mayor Vince Sera says is out of touch with the economic struggles facing residents.
Brigantine Fire Department Proposes Restructuring Plan
Brigantine Fire Department Proposes Restructuring Plan
The Brigantine Fire Department has proposed a restructuring plan to revise fire officer titles, aiming to modernize the department and align it with national standards. To present the details and address public questions, Fire Chief Paul Fuller will host a town hall style meeting on Saturday, March 8, at 10 AM at the Brigantine Community School.
Links Clubhouse Update: March 4, 2025
Brigantine Links Clubhouse Project Moves Forward
Plans for a new clubhouse at Brigantine Links have taken a major step forward with the City receiving Green Acres approval.
Since the golf course was originally purchased with state funding, any improvements require approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres program. The City’s plan met all requirements, allowing the project to move ahead.
