Avalon Mayor Marty Pagliughi announced that the Borough has received a $160,000 state grant for work on 35th Street in the Borough. Since 1997, Avalon has secured $2.5 million in grants through a state transportation grant program. Work is underway on 39th Street in Avalon, financed by a grant the Borough received last year.
Cape May County is closing the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City at 5:00pm Thursday, and will keep the bridge closed until sometime on Sunday. The coastal storm is expected to produce wave action that will make driving on the approach road on either side of the bridge unsafe.
Avalon has secured $2.5 million in street grants from the State of New Jersey over the past 20 years. Mayor Marty Pagliughi announced that for the second consecutive year the Borough is receiving a grant for a street project. This year’s grant totals $160,000 and will be used to repave part of 35th Street in…
The Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will be closed Thursday night through Friday morning. County officials say a concrete construction barrier curb and temporary traffic signal needs to be moved. The work area will move from the Sea Isle City side of the bridge to the Avalon side; new railings are…
The Avalon Borough Council met Wednesday afternoon and considered some changes to the Borough’s tennis program. Council will consider a reduction in seasonal passes to play tennis, and the establishment of outdoor pickle ball courts at the 8th Street complex. Avalon also adopted a resolution discussed by Business Administrator Scott Wahl that will help the…
Jeffrey Christopher is the new Chief of Police in Avalon. Christopher was sworn in by Mayor Marty Pagliughi during a ceremony before Avalon Borough Council Wednesday afternoon. Christopher replaces William McCormick who enjoyed a 31-year career with the Borough. John Roscoe was named the department’s new Captain.
The Avalon Police Department will fill leadership positions during the Borough Council meeting Wednesday afternoon. Longtime Avalon Police Chief William McCormick will retire, and address Council. A new chief and captain are expected to be named during the meeting, and other positions filled. The meeting begins at 4:00pm.
Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi announced that the Borough has advanced a major flood study to its final stage. The study will examine solutions to flooding in the north end beach blocks that occurs during extreme rainfall events in a very short period of time. Avalon has two pump stations to serve the north end and…
The Avalon Police Department closed the roadway leading to the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge. The closing came shortly before 9am Thursday in advance of the high tide, which may run higher than normal due to the storm. The road will be reopened when it is safe to do so.
Avalon’s Borough Council held its final meeting of the year last week and honored employees for various longevity of service. Earl Whildin Jr. was honored for 35 years of service; both Mayor Marty Pagliughi and Councilman Dick Dean were also recognized for their 30 years of service as elected officials.