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		DAILY & WEEKLY HAPPENINGS: 
		Due to rapidly changing schedules over health concerns regarding 
		COVID-19, our events calendar has been temporarily removed.  
		 
		Event Cancellations & Postponements: 
		 
		    
		
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		Cape May County Herald 
		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. 
		
		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 
		  
		
		
		
		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: 
		 
		    
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		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 
		
		
		  
		
		
		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 
		  
		
		
		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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