Avalon + Stone Harbor News and Activities
Avalon and Stone Harbor News: 2024 Updates on Activities and Regulations
Welcome to your source for Avalon and Stone Harbor news! This blog highlights the latest regulations, community activities, and important updates for residents and visitors. Stay informed and engaged with your local community!
Avalon holds Dune Grass Plantings twice each year for volunteers to participate in protecting our beautiful shoreline. Plantings are held in late April and late October and are open to volunteers young and old.
2024 Avalon Irrigation Regulations
Avalon Borough Council has approved new irrigation regulations for 2024 and beyond. The purpose of these regulations is to preserve a valued natural resource and to avoid increasing the Borough’s water al__cpLocation permit or installing a new well. The amendments have been made to Chapter 14 of the Borough code and are mandatory. READ MORE
Jersey Shore Towns Battle Beach Erosion
Cliffs of sand are cut out of the beach in Avalon, after months of storms and rough surf. READ MORE
Avalon Spring Paper Shredding Day and Bulk Trash Collection
The Avalon Department of Public Works invites Avalon property owners to visit our annual paper shredding day.
Date: Saturday, May 11th 2024
Time: 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Where: Public Works, 13th-15th Street on Dune Drive
Avalon’s spring bulk trash collection program allows property owners to place bulk trash items curbside.
Dates: May 3rd-12th 2024
Starting: Monday, May 13th 2024
Time: 7:00AM
Please remember construction and remodeling materials are not collected any time of year. For additional information, please contact public works at (609) 967-7697. READ MORE
Stone Harbor Adopts 2024 Budget
The local purpose tax rate will increase by one cent. The biggest change was the addition of $13 million for water/sewer projects.
Route 47 Road Work
Prep for work along Route 47 has begun. Once the prep work is complete, “approximately 3 miles on Route 47 in both directions between West Rio Grande Boulevard in Lower Township and Hawthorne Avenue in Middle Township; approximately 2 miles on Route 109 in both directions between Yacht Avenue in Cape May and Route 9 in Lower Township; and approximately 4 miles on Route 147 in both directions between Route 9 in Middle Township and New York Avenue in North Wildwood.” Leanna Nelson, of the state Department of Transportation, reported to the Herald.
Buy Beach Tags Online!
Avalon and Stone Harbor beach tags are available for purchase online, at pre-season prices! Both towns have partnered with tag manufacturer Jersey Cape Tags, making it easy to acquire your tags in advance of the season. PURCHASE
2024 Beach Tags for Avalon and Stone Harbor
Seasonal Science Activities at The Wetlands Institute
Wetlands Institute – Stone Harbor
Date: Saturday, April 27th 2024
Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor
The Wetlands Institute offers a new self-guided science activity or craft each month related to seasonal changes in nature. Supplies provided.
Possible activities related to migration, geology, outdoor exploration, nature crafts, simple science experiments and much more!
Cape County Park and Zoo Critter Crawl
Date: April 27th
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Where: Cape May County Zoo
Join us for our special Critter Crawl Event! This AAZK hosted event is a great way to experience the zoo after hours!
Explore the zoo with friends & family, meet and chat with zoo keepers, and gain some insight on what our animals do when the sun goes down. TICKETS
Cape May April Craft Show
Date: April 27th 2024
Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: Emlen Physick Estate
Admission: Free
Aquarium Feeding at The Wetlands Institute
The Wetlands Institute opens up to the public for aquarium feeding on Saturdays during the fall, winter, and early spring months – so you can actually see how different creatures feed on others! Please note: Not all animals are fed every day. READ MORE
Spring in to Summer Market
Date: May 4th 2024
Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: Water Tower Lot, Downtown Stone Harbor
Summer is coming soon and we are highlighting our businesses that help make your summer the best it can be – from beer to BBQ to boating – come enjoy a pop-up market in the Water Tower lot.
Stone Harbor Zoning Board Meeting
Date: May 6th 2024
Time: 6:00PM
Stone Harbor Planning Board Meeting
Date:May 13th 2024
Time: 4:30PM
Avalon Police Bicycle Auction
Date: May 11th 2024
Time: 12:00PM
Where: Avalon Public Works, 13th Street and Dune Drive
The Avalon Police Department invites you to attend the annual bicycle auction. The bicycle auction allows the Borough to dispense of surplus property while allowing individuals to purchase a used bicycle for the summer. All bicycles are sold in as-is condition with proceeds benefitting public safety efforts in our community. An advanced viewing of the bicycles is available on site for one hour between 11:00am and 12 Noon.
Avalon Police Bicycle Auction
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Property Overview: 74 38th Street, Avalon, NJ
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Price: $12,500,000
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Bedrooms: 6
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Bathrooms: 5 Full, 1 Half
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Interior Space: 3,963 SF
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Lot Size: 50' x 110'
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Location: Oceanfront, Avalon, NJ
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