Avalon

Fire crews in Avalon knocked down a blaze that started in a shed located on 24th Street in the community on Saturday.  The fire was extinguished quickly with only some damage to the exterior of the home.  There are no reported injuries.

The Avalon Borough Council met Wednesday afternoon and approved a new contract with the union representing the police officers.  Council also moved forward with a request to have a shared services agreement with both the Avalon and Stone Harbor school districts for the hiring of an athletic director for the …

The Avalon Borough Council meets Wednesday afternoon and will consider a new shared services agreement with both the Avalon and Stone Harbor school districts.  Council will also set its meeting dates for the new council year.  A reorganization meeting of Borough Council is expected to be held on July 1st.

Avalon has announced its plans for a five-day celebration of the nation’s birthday.  Avalon will host three concerts, two parades, and a slew of children’s activities to celebrate the Fourth of July.  Part of the celebration will be a free concert featuring the Bay Atlantic Symphony, and the largest fireworks …

Avalon has wrapped up the administration of a $30,000 state grant by planting 89 new trees in the community.  The trees were planted at various locations courtesy of a grant from the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.  The Borough says the effort included volunteers and professionals.

The Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City may open several weeks ahead of schedule.  The County announced good progress on the bridge construction, and now the targeted opening date is on or about July 30th.  The reconstruction on the Avalon side of the bridge, conducted by the …

Avalon’s new Surfside Park is having a soft open this weekend.  Final preparations are being made at the Park that includes new playground equipment, bathrooms, a changing station, rinsing stations, gazebo, and lawn play area.  The Park will officially open on June 22nd with live music and Philadelphia sports personalities.

A former nightclub in Avalon faced the wrecking ball this week.  Jack’s Place has changed hands and was knocked down this week in advance of the holiday weekend.  Jack’s sat in a residential neighborhood yet attracted the. younger nightclub crowd.  No word yet of what’s going in its place.

Avalon will host a Memorial Day parade and ceremony next Monday.  Borough officials say the parade will step off at 32nd Street and Dune Drive and proceed north to Veterans Plaza, starting at 11am.  The parade is hosted by American Legion Post #331.

The only contested municipal election Tuesday night resulted in a clean sweep for Team Avalon, headed by longtime Mayor Marty Pagliughi.  Pagliughi won re-election to a four year term along with his two runnings mates, incumbent Councilwoman Barbara Juzaitis and newcomer Sam Wierman, who currently chairs the Avalon Planning and …