Avalon is reporting a rebound of native vegetation in its dune system following the removal of some invasive Japanese Black Pine trees. Borough officials announced on their municipal website that a state grant recently implemented thinned out the trees and native vegetation began to grow. The grant was used to remove dead or distressed trees…
Avalon officials received a glowing report on its successful Dune Vegetation Management Program. Consultant Joseph Lomax reported to Council that the implementation of a state grant to thin out invasive Japanese Black Pine trees in the dunes has worked, and native vegetation has grown in its place. A few years ago the Borough implemented a…
Avalon and Stone Harbor are both receiving a back bay dredging project courtesy of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps announced Tuesday that the project is occurring in the federal channel behind both communities in the south part of Avalon and the north part of Stone Harbor. Dredge material is being placed…
It’s the season for political gatherings and fundraisers, and one was held for Congressman Jeff Van Drew in Avalon over the weekend. Van Drew gathered with fellow republicans in the resort to support his re-election campaign. Van Drew will square off against democratic challenger Amy Kennedy. Sunday, County democrats gather at the Cape May County…
Avalon’s Borough Council is expected to award a contract at its next meeting that will result in work being done on three streets in the Borough. Business Administrator Scott Wahl reported Wednesday that one of the streets is the recipient of a state grant. Very competitive bids were received by the Borough which results in…
Avalon will be holding its popular paper shredding day on Labor Day. Borough officials moved the event from Mother’s Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is free for Avalon residents and property owners and will be held at the Public Works facility.
Cape May County will resume the reconstruction of the high span bridge on Avalon Boulevard later this month. County officials say the second lane of the Ingram’s Thorofare Bridge will be reconstructed this off season, and it’s likely the second phase of the project will begin the week of September 14th. A traffic control device…
Avalon is moving towards the implementation of new digital water meters. The project to replace all of the water meters in Avalon was discussed with Council Wednesday by Business Administrator Scott Wahl. The meters would allow residents to have live, real-time readings of their meters which helps monitor use and potential leaks for second home …
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Travel on the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City is temporarily suspended. Avalon officials announced on their social media page that the Bridge was closed due to unsafe travel conditions as winds whip the Inlet during Trop…
Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi announced today that he’s worked with the volunteer fire department in his community on protocols for audible fire alarms. Pagliughi says the new protocol will reduce the number of fire alarms by at least 70 percent. He worked with the local fire department on the issue; Pagliughi is a longtime volunteer …
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