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		DAILY & WEEKLY HAPPENINGS: 
		Local Area Public Library 
		  
		Creative Writing, Workshops, Lecture Series, Story Time, Book Club and 
		more... 
		
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		Stone Harbor 
		Recreation Information 
		 
		There are a wide variety of daily & weekly activities, programs and 
		special events offered by our local recreation departments. 
		
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		Harbor 
		The Wetlands Institute 
		 
		It is a great time to see what's happening at The Wetlands Institute. Check out their events calendar and join in for an adventure in exploration and discovery! 
		
		
		The Wetlands Institute Calendar 
		  
		
		
		Kayak Storage Available in 2020 
		 
		The Borough of Stone Harbor will once again offer Kayak storage at the 
		81st Street Marina location. Stone Harbor Property Owners may apply for 
		a Kayak space starting March 1, 2020 and continuing until March 31, 
		2020. Proof of property ownership is required. Spaces are limited to two 
		(2) per property and will be awarded through a lottery. A fee of $100.00 
		per space has been implemented in 2020. 
		 
		     
		
		Kayak Storage Available in 2020 
		   
		Stone Harbor Council 
		 
		The new year brings some new voices and leadership to the Stone Harbor 
		Borough Council! Newly elected council members, Jennifer Gensemer, 
		Charles Krafczek, Reese Moore and Frank Dallahan took their oaths of 
		office at the annual municipal reorganization meeting on Tuesday, 
		January 7th. Incumbent Council Member, Charles Krafczek was nominated 
		and elected as Council President for the 2020 term. 
		 
		     
		
		Stone Harbor Council 
		 
		Salary Ordinance Changes Proposed 
		 
		Finding "some inequities that need to be addressed," Avalon's 
		administration proposed changes to the borough’s salary ordinance, the 
		first such changes since 2016. Under Avalon’s form of government, the 
		mayor sets the salaries for most borough employees. The exceptions are 
		those salaries required to be fixed by Avalon Borough Council or by the 
		mayor, with the consent of the council. The former salary ordinance 
		focused on ranges for appointive and elective officers of the borough, 
		and not on the larger employee positions where the mayor fixed salaries 
		by executive order. The proposed "Salary Ordinance of 2020" would codify 
		all job titles and positions in the borough, setting minimum and maximum 
		salary ranges for each, with the exception of salaries of employees 
		covered by collective bargaining agreements. 
		 
		     
		
		Salary Ordinance Changes Proposed 
		 
		Construction Beginning at Avalon's 8th Street Jetty 
		 
		The beach entrance at 8th Street will be a construction zone and is off 
		limits to the public. Members of the public are required to stay clear 
		of the jetty due to the construction activity that will last until late 
		April or early May, 2020.  
		 
		     
		
		Construction Beginning at Avalon's 8th Street Jetty in Early January 
		   
		Hazard Mitigation Initiative 
		 
		As a part of the Borough of Stone Harbor's Community Rating System (CRS) 
		requirements, the "2019 Progress Report on Hazard Mitigation 
		Initiatives" has been made public. 
		 
		     
		
		2019 Progress Report on Hazard Mitigation Initiative 
		   
		How to Do The Shore this Winter 
		 
		When you say the word 'beach,' most people think sunny skies, hot 
		temperatures, and warm ocean water. In January, that's not really the 
		case at the Jersey Shore! But cold temperatures do not mean you can't 
		have fun with the whole family. During the winter you can stay inside, 
		cozy by the fire, or you can go outside and explore South Jersey in the 
		snow! 
		 
		     
		
		How to Do The Shore this Winter 
		  
		
		UPCOMING EVENTS* 
		 
		We Put a Ring On It: Committed to the Recovery of the American 
		Oystercatcher 
		January 17, 2020 
		 
		Come learn about one of New Jersey's most beloved shorebird species, the 
		American Oystercatcher! During this presentation Samantha Collins will 
		acquaint you with some interesting facts about the species, discuss some 
		of the challenges populations have faced, and introduce efforts to 
		monitor and band birds near the institute. 
		 
		    
		
		Wetlands Institute Lunch and Learn Series 
		    
		Kids' Tea Party 
		January 18, 2020 
		 
		Visit the Avalon Free Public Library for a January Tea Party. Kids and 
		their caregivers are invited to this perfect cozy event! 
		 
		    
		
		Avalon Free Public Library 
		 
		Polar Bear Kings & Queens Fundraiser 
		January 18, 2020 
		 
		Benefits Mike's Seafood Polar Bear Run-Walk for Autism. 
		 
		    
		
		Polar Bear Kings & Queens Fundraiser 
		 
		Terrapin Track Stars 
		January 24, 2020 
		 
		Join Glen Davis as he shares how The Wetlands Institute and Cellular 
		Tracking Technologies are partnering to drive cutting-edge research that 
		applies the newest technology in wildlife tracking to reveal the 
		mysterious, muddy lives of Northern Diamondback Terrapins and other 
		denizens of the marsh. 
		 
		    
		
		Wetlands Institute Lunch and Learn Series 
		  
		
		
		SAVE THE DATES* 
		  
		    
		
		Shop-A-Holics Weekend 
		     March 12-14, 2020 
		 
		    
		
		Stone Harbor Shiver 
		     March 21, 2020 
		 
		  
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