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* [[John Rosenbaum]], (born 1934), California artist and educator.<ref>via [[United Press]]. [http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf?res=F50615FC3959177B93C6A91789D95F408585F9 "Cornell Elects Rosenbaum"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', December 4, 1954. Accessed April 18, 2012. "John J. Rosenbaum Jr. of Brigantine, N.&nbsp;J., today was elected captain of Cornell's 1955 varsity cross-country team."</ref>
* [[John Rosenbaum]], (born 1934), California artist and educator.<ref>via [[United Press]]. [http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf?res=F50615FC3959177B93C6A91789D95F408585F9 "Cornell Elects Rosenbaum"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', December 4, 1954. Accessed April 18, 2012. "John J. Rosenbaum Jr. of Brigantine, N.&nbsp;J., today was elected captain of Cornell's 1955 varsity cross-country team."</ref>
==Climate==
==Climate==
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Brigantine has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Brigantine has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=724073&cityname=Brigantine%2C+New+Jersey%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Brigantine, New Jersey]</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Brigantine, New Jersey
City
City of Brigantine
View of Brigantine from Revel Atlantic City
View of Brigantine from Revel Atlantic City
Motto: 
"An island you'll love for life!"
Map of Brigantine in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey.
Map of Brigantine in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Brigantine, New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Brigantine, New Jersey.
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyAtlantic County
IncorporatedJune 14, 1890
Government
[4]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Council-Manager)
 • MayorPhilip J. Guenther, Jr. (term ends December 31, 2013)[1]
 • ManagerJennifer Blumenthal[2]
 • ClerkLynn Sweeney[3]
Area
[5]
 • Total10.364 sq mi (26.844 km2)
 • Land6.387 sq mi (16.543 km2)
 • Water3.977 sq mi (10.301 km2)  38.37%
 • Rank207th of 566 in state
11th of 23 in county[5]
Elevation
[6]
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total9,450
 • Estimate 
(2012[10])
9,420
 • Rank252nd of 566 in state
9th of 23 in county[11]
 • Density1,479.5/sq mi (571.2/km2)
  • Rank338th of 566 in state
10th of 23 in county[11]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
08203[12][13]
Area code(s)609 exchanges: 264, 266[14]
FIPS code3400107810Template:GR[5][15]
GNIS feature ID0885171Template:GR[5]
Websitebb-nj.com

Brigantine is an island city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 9,450,[7][8][9] reflecting a decline of 3,144 (-25.0%) from the 12,594 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,240 (+10.9%) from the 11,354 counted in the 1990 Census.[16]

What is now the City of Brigantine has passed through a series of names and reincorporations since it was first created. The area was originally incorporated as Brigantine Beach Borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 14, 1890, from portions of Galloway Township, based on the results of a referendum held on June 3, 1890. On April 23, 1897, the area was reincorporated as the City of Brigantine City. This name lasted until April 9, 1914, when it was renamed the City of East Atlantic City. On March 16, 1924, Brigantine was incorporated as a city, replacing East Atlantic City and incorporating further portions of Galloway Township.[17]

New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Brigantine as its 36th best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.[18]

Geography

Brigantine is located at 39°25′38″N 74°23′23″W / 39.427291°N 74.389617°W / 39.427291; -74.389617 (39.427291,-74.389617). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 10.364 square miles (26.844 km2), of which, 6.387 square miles (16.543 km2) of it was land and 3.977 square miles (10.301 km2) of it (38.37%) was water.Template:GR[5] Brigantine is located on Brigantine Beach Island.

The only road to and from Brigantine is New Jersey Route 87, locally known as Brigantine Boulevard. The Justice Vincent S. Haneman Memorial Bridge is the only way on and off the island. The original bridge to the island that was constructed in 1924 was destroyed in the Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944. The current bridge was constructed in 1972.[19]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
190099—
191067−32.3%
192012−82.1%
19303572,875.0%
194040312.9%
19501,267214.4%
19604,201231.6%
19706,74160.5%
19808,31823.4%
199011,35436.5%
200012,59410.9%
20109,450−25.0%
2012 (est.)9,420[10]−0.3%
Population sources:
1900-2000[20] 1900-1920[21]
1900-1910[22] 1910-1930[23]
1930-1990[24] 2000[25][26] 2010[7][8][9]

2010 Census

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $62,212 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,472) and the median family income was $79,318 (+/- $7,962). Males had a median income of $55,595 (+/- $5,655) versus $42,622 (+/- $5,179) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $36,571 (+/- $3,305). About 5.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.[27]

2000 Census

As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 12,594 people, 5,473 households, and 3,338 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,959.0 people per square mile (756.2/km2). There were 9,304 housing units at an average density of 1,447.2 per square mile (558.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.15% White, 3.94% African American, 0.18% Native American, 5.72% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.67% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.41% of the population.[25][26]

There were 5,473 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.[25][26]

In the city the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.[25][26]

The median income for a household in the city was $44,639, and the median income for a family was $51,679. Males had a median income of $40,523 versus $29,779 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,950. About 7.6% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.[25][26]

Government

Local government

Since 1989, the City of Brigantine is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Council-Manager form (Plan 5), implemented by direct petition effective as of January 1, 1991.[28] The city is governed by a City Council consisting of a Mayor (elected at large), two at-large Council members and four ward Council members, all of whom serve terms of office of four years. The mayor and the two at-large council seats coming up for election during the November general election in leap years, with the four ward seats up for vote simultaneously two years later. The Mayor presides over the meetings of City Council. The Council adopts the municipal budget and enacts ordinances to promote and ensure the security, health, government and protection of the City and its residents.[4][29][30]

As of 2013, the Mayor of Brigantine City is Republican Philip J. Guenther, whose term of office ends December 31, 2014.[31] Members of the City Council are Frank Kern (at-large; D, 2014), Dominic "Tony" Pullella (at-large; D2014), Andrew Simpson (Ward 1; R, 2016), Lisa McClay (Ward 2; D, 2016), Joseph M. Picardi (Ward 3; D, 2016) and Rick DeLucry (Ward 4; D, 2016).[30][32][33]

Federal, state and county representation

Brigantine is located in the 2nd Congressional District[34] and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district.[8][35][36]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).[37] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[38] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[39][40]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 2nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vincent J. Polistina (R, Egg Harbor Township) and in the General Assembly by Don Guardian (R, Atlantic City) and Claire Swift (R, Margate City).[41] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Atlantic County Freeholders

Education

The Brigantine Public Schools serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The district is governed by the Brigantine Board of Education and operates as a Type I school district. The school board consists of seven members who are appointed to three-year terms by the Mayor, the Council and the City Manager on a staggered basis.[42] Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[43]) are Brigantine Elementary School[44] serves grades PreK-4 (545 students) and Brigantine North Middle School[45] serves grades 5-8 (246 students).[46]

Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades attend Atlantic City High School in neighboring Atlantic City, as part of sending/receiving relationships with the Atlantic City School District, along with those from Longport, Margate City and Ventnor City.[47]

City public school students are also eligible to attend the Atlantic County Institute of Technology[48] or the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts, located in Somers Point.[49]

Transportation

The city had a total of 64.45 miles (103.72 km) of roadways, of which 60.54 miles (97.43 km) are maintained by the municipality, 3.74 miles (6.02 km) by Atlantic County and 0.06 miles (0.097 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 0.11 miles (0.18 km) by the South Jersey Transportation Authority.[50]

New Jersey Transit provide bus service to and from Atlantic City on the 501 route.[51][52]

Points of interest

Beach at Brigantine, on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Brigantine, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Brigantine include:

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Brigantine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[65]

References

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  3. ^ City Clerk, Brigantine Beach. Accessed March 21, 2013.
  4. ^ a b 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2006, p. 13.
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  12. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Brigantine, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed November 26, 2011.
  13. ^ Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed September 1, 2013.
  14. ^ Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Brigantine, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed September 1, 2013.
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  19. ^ Zatzariny, Jr., Tim. "Development thrusts change upon once-sleepy Brigantine", Courier-Post, July 22, 2001. Accessed September 1, 2013. "In 1924, a bridge linking Brigantine and Atlantic City opened, creating a land boom.... In 1944, a hurricane damaged the Brigantine Bridge, the island's only access to the mainland. For 21 months, residents had to be ferried on and off the island during repairs. A new bridge replaced the original in 1972."
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  48. ^ Mission, Atlantic County Institute of Technology. Accessed November 15, 2013.
  49. ^ Profile, Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts. Accessed November 15, 2013.
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  54. ^ About Us, Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Accessed September 15, 2013.
  55. ^ Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, GORP. Accessed June 2, 2009. "Forsythe Refuge's Brigantine and Barnegat Divisions were ... established in 1939 and 1967 respectively, to perpetuate the use of tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat by migratory water birds."
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  60. ^ Barlas, Thomas. "ATLANTIC CITY NATIVE, AGE 37, TAKES TRUMP MARINA HELM / BROWN FIRST CASINO CHIEF BORN IN THE RESORT TOWN", The Press of Atlantic City, May 11, 1998. Accessed November 15, 2013. "'They say, 'no one was born in Atlantic City.' He grew up across Absecon Inlet in Brigantine."
  61. ^ Staff. "REMEMBER WHEN: BUDDING ROMANCE, 1880", The Press of Atlantic City, March 8, 2006. Accessed July 1, 2011. "Mary Raith Holst, of Brigantine, submitted this picture of some of her ancestors, taken during a Morris Guard encampment at Delaware Water Gap in the 1880s."
  62. ^ Landau, Joel. "Kennedys introduce newborn son to media outside hospital in Galloway Township", The Press of Atlantic City, April 18, 2012. Accessed April 18, 2012. "Kennedy, 44, the son of the late U.S. Senator Edward 'Ted' Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, was dressed in a sport coat and jeans and cracked a few jokes before the couple departed to their Brigantine home."
  63. ^ Good, Daniel. "A mature subject for local author's new teen novel", The Press of Atlantic City, July 13, 2008. Accessed September 2, 2008. "The work station in her Absecon home resembles a child's bedroom....Plum-Ucci, a Brigantine native, situates her stories in the towns and beaches from her childhood."
  64. ^ via United Press. "Cornell Elects Rosenbaum", The New York Times, December 4, 1954. Accessed April 18, 2012. "John J. Rosenbaum Jr. of Brigantine, N. J., today was elected captain of Cornell's 1955 varsity cross-country team."
  65. ^ Climate Summary for Brigantine, New Jersey
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