The City of Brigantine is accepting applications for the Memorial Bench Program to pay tribute to loved ones and friends while enhancing our community. The program will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis and will include the installation of 6’ recycled material benches complete with a memorial plaque. The donor will have the option to request a location of their choosing for placement and the City of Brigantine will do their best to accommodate requests with consideration of public safety. Benches can be placed on City property as long as there is room for a bench in the requested spot. At this time, there is no room for new benches to be placed at the Promenade. Bench sponsorship costs $625 and takes approximately 6-8 weeks from application submission to bench placement. Sponsors will be notified during each step of the process.
Memorial plaques will measure approximately 3” by 10” and will consist of three lines of text. The headline will read “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” based on the donor’s choosing. The second and third lines can have a maximum of 25 characters each, including spaces or punctuation. Typically, the second line is the name of the person being honored and the third line is text expressing love or longing. Sample:
Applications are available by clicking this link, emailing [email protected], or calling: 609-264-7350. Completed applications with a check made out to the City of Brigantine in the amount of $625 can be returned in-person or mailed to:
Brigantine Community Center
265 42nd St.
Brigantine, NJ 08203
Thank you for your interest in our program. Your participation will surely enhance our recreational areas and provide the public an opportunity to enjoy our exceptional views while keeping Brigantine an island you’ll love for life.
Terms of Agreement:
Benches will be installed by the Public Works Department. The length of dedication will be five years. After five years, the City of Brigantine will make the dedicated bench available to the prior owner for renewal. Should the original sponsors choose not to renew, the location will be available for new applications. Please be advised: the City of Brigantine is not responsible for the replacement of benches in the event of loss due to vandalism or Acts of God including, but not limited to, coastal storms, hurricanes, floods, etc. If a plaque goes missing before the five years expire, there will be a $100 plaque replacement fee.
