Brigantine Council Moves to Modernize Parking with Mobile App

Overview: The Brigantine City Council has taken a step in modernizing its parking system by authorizing the use of Park Mobile LLC to provide parking permit fee software. This change aims to streamline the process, making it more convenient for residents to obtain parking permits without the need for physical stickers. The software will allow users to register their license plates online and facilitate easier compliance checks by the police.

Atlantic County Board of Commissioners Deliberates on Budget, Health Benefits, and Regional Jail

Overview: The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners meeting underscored issues such as the rejection of the proposed health benefit plan by the state, the economic strain from state legislators’ salary increases, and the opioid epidemic’s impact. County Executive Dennis Levinson presented the 2024 budget, focusing on fiscal management and workforce initiatives, while expressing concerns over health benefit costs for county employees. The meeting also delved into the high detention rate and successful prosecutions by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, the challenges at the Meadviw nursing home, and the exploration of a regional jail concept to improve fiscal efficiency.