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WEEKLY NEWS Archive March 2020

DAILY & WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:

Due to rapidly changing schedules over health concerns regarding COVID-19, our events calendar has been temporarily removed.

Event Cancellations & Postponements:

     DoTheShore.com     |     Cape May County Herald

Local Area Public Library
 
Creative Writing, Workshops, Lecture Series, Story Time, Book Club and more...

Avalon  |  Stone Harbor

Recreation Information

There are a wide variety of daily & weekly activities, programs and special events offered by our local recreation departments.

Avalon  |  Stone 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

 

WEEKLY NEWS - 3/27/2020

Borough Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Officials are taking preventative measures to be utilized with respect to the expanding outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Dates and events are scheduled to change throughout this event. Please visit their websites for up to date information:

     Avalon   |   Stone Harbor
      
County Asks for Donations

Cape May County government is seeking the public's help in gathering necessary medical supplies for those at the front line of the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a release, the Cape May County Health Department and the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management are seeking donations from businesses that are closed during this pandemic of sealed boxes of gloves, masks, and personal protective equipment. Businesses, salons, schools and others may have access to some of these materials that could be vital to medical personnel as time goes forward.

     Donations Needed - Gloves, Masks, PPE

Restrictions on the 96th Street Bridge

The Cape May County Engineer has determined that based on the results of the most recent inspections a weight restriction on the 96th Street Bridge will be placed into effect immediately. The 96th Street Bridge over the Great Channel will be load posted to restrict vehicles in excess of 15 tons gross weight from using the bridge. In addition, vehicles less than 15 tons gross weight are reminded that the bridge speed is 30 MPH. Impact conditions resulting from speeding vehicles also continue to be an issue and the public is encouraged to cross the bridge while obeying the posted speed. Vehicles in excess of 15 tons will be required to access Stone Harbor via Avalon Boulevard (C.R. 601). Due to the current re-decking of the Ingram's Thorofare Bridge (coming into Avalon), oversized vehicles wider than 11'-0” will not be able to cross the bridge until May 7, 2020. All other vehicles will be able to cross the Ingram's Thorofare bridge without restriction.

     Cape May County Implements Restrictions on the 96th Street Bridge
 
Stone Harbor Beaches & Back Bay Lagoons

The Borough of Stone Harbor 2019 annual report on the condition of the municipal beaches & back bay lagoons is now available to read online.

     2019 Annual Report on the Condition of the Municipal Beaches & Back Bay Lagoons
 
Avalon Prepares for 5G Service

Avalon Borough Council used a portion of its March 11 work session to discuss planning for 5G network deployment. Business Administrator Scott Wahl shared the view of borough technology consultants that "4G will be exhausted in the State of New Jersey in 24 months." Despite an extreme outcome not occurring, the wait for 5G is short, and the moment to prepare is now. The discussion's result is a move by the borough to prepare a small cell deployment plan ready for council consideration before Labor Day.

     Avalon Prepares for 5G Service

Avalon Water/Sewer, Tax Payments

The Borough of Avalon will continue to accept Tax and Water/Sewer payments as scheduled. Please note that payment received after the grace periods will still be subject to interest and penalties in accordance with NJ State Statutes until otherwise directed.

     Avalon Water/Sewer, Tax Payments

 

WEEKLY NEWS - 3/20/2020

Avalon's Response to Coronavirus; Precautions, Closures, and Event Cancellations

Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi announced that the Borough of Avalon is taking a proactive approach to regional and national concerns regarding coronavirus. Avalon department heads and safety officials will continue to make decisions that are advised or directed by state and county officials. Dates and events are scheduled to change throughout this event. Please visit Avalon Borough's website for up to date information:

     Avalon's Response to Coronavirus; Precautions, Closures, and Event Cancellations
   
Borough of Stone Harbor Implements Preventative Measures for COVID-19

Stone Harbor Mayor Judith Davies-Dunhour along with a contingent of Stone Harbor Borough administrators and first-responders, initiated a meeting with the Cape May County Health Officer to thoroughly discuss preventative measures to be utilized with respect to the expanding outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Please visit the Borough of Stone Harbor's website for up to date information:

     Borough of Stone Harbor Implements Preventative Measures for COVID-19
 
Library Resources

Don't forget that many public libraries offer a variety of resources to allow you access to ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, newspapers and more, all available online 24/7 and completely free. Check out Avalon's offerings below, or visit your local library's website for more information!

     Avalon Free Public Library - Digital Offerings
 
Cape May County Zoo & Park Virtual School

Don't get stir crazy! The Park & Zoo may be closed but they are bringing the ZOO-to-YOU! Visit their virtual Zoo School:

     Visit Cape May County Zoo, Virtually
   
Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch

There is a way to get a little culture and education while you're confined to your home. Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 2500 museums and galleries around the world to bring anyone and everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world. Now, you get "go to the museum" and never have to leave your couch.

     Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch

 

WEEKLY NEWS - 3/13/2020

Market Values Climb in Stone Harbor

In January 2018, Stone Harbor announced the completion of its revaluation of borough properties. The process was ordered by the Cape May County Board of Taxation. Two years after completion of the revaluation in Stone Harbor, property values continue to grow in relation to assessed value.

     Market Values Climb in Stone Harbor
 
2020 Municipal Budget Presentation

The Borough of Stone Harbor has released it's 2020 Municipal Budget Presentation. To view this presentation and additional Financial Information visit the Borough of Stone Harbor's Municipal Website:

     Borough of Stone Harbor 2020 Municipal Budget Presentation
   
Bulk Trash Pick Up - March 16th

Items may be placed along the curb 72 hours prior to March 16th.

     Borough of Stone Harbor
 
Avalon Woman Wins Her Battle To Keep Treasured Vines On Her Beach-Block Home

A woman who ended up in court over the leafy vines covering the walls of her beach-block home does not have to cut them down, a judge ruled recently. In a brief hearing, Municipal Court Judge Andrew Cafiero dismissed the borough's complaint against Elaine Scattergood for violating a town ordinance on overgrowth. His decision, which followed a daylong hearing in January, concluded that officials failed to follow the procedures required after they issued the citations, such as following up with recommendations.

     Avalon Woman Wins Her Battle To Keep Treasured Vines On Her Beach-Block Home

Avalon to Regulate Free Rides

Avalon Borough Council introduced an ordinance recently that establishes regulations for commercial providers of free-ride services. One such service, 7 Mile Free Ride, launched in 2017. The venture boasts an "eco-friendly free ride experience." The service uses golf carts to provide free point-to-point transportation in Avalon and Stone Harbor. Revenue comes from advertisers. The regulations will require that free-ride service providers obtain municipal consent to operate on the borough's streets along with appropriate licensing of the business activity.

     Avalon to Regulate Free Rides
 
Do Saint Patrick's Day at the Shore

Cape May County will go green this St. Patrick's Day weekend with a range of especially shamrockin' celebrations. Both Irishmen and non-Irishmen alike won't want to miss these spirited special events!

     Do Saint Patrick's Day at the Shore

 

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