Information: Federal, State Mandated Program for Lead Pipe Water Services
The federal and state governments have mandated a program to investigate the locations of all lead and galvanized steel water services in every New Jersey municipality, including Avalon. While lead service lines largely do not exist in Avalon, the Borough is obligated to test pit every property in Avalon to determine if lead or galvanized […]
Avalon Municipal Offices to be Closed Wednesday, June 19th for Juneteenth Holiday
The Borough of Avalon municipal offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19th for the federal recognition of the Juneteenth holiday, thank you. Trash and recycling collection will be held on that date.
Notice: Avalon Moves to Microsoft Teams for Live Streaming of Council Meetings
Avalon has moved to the Microsoft Teams platform for the live streaming of its Council meetings. For the past several years, computers largely include the Microsoft Teams program. The meeting can be viewed also without having to download as Teams has ease of use browser capability. This begins with the June 12th Council meeting. Instructions […]
Tuesday and Friday Bridge at the Avalon Senior Center Returns in June
The Avalon Senior Center will begin Tuesday bridge at 4:00pm on Tuesday, June 18th. Friday bridge will begin at 9:00m at the Avalon Senior Center on Friday, June 21st, thank you!
Avalon Environmental Commission, Garden Club, Tech Students Plant Native Plants on Traffic Island
Students from the Cape May County Technical High School’s environmental sciences class joined the Avalon Environmental Commission and the Avalon Garden Club on a pilot project that transitions a portion of a traffic island on Dune Drive from lawn space to native, indigenous plants. The pilot project is intended to see how native plants […]
Avalon Bids Farewell to James Craft, Ann DeGennaro Named Chief Financial Officer for Avalon
James Craft, Council President Jamie McDermott, and Ann DeGennaro
The Avalon Borough Council has named Ann DeGennaro as Chief Financial Officer. DeGennaro will replace James Craft, who retires after 26 years of service on May 31st, 2024. The appointment of DeGennaro to Chief Financial Officer was made […]
Notice: Avalon Borough Hall with Delayed Opening Monday, May 13th
Please note that Avalon Borough Hall will experience a delayed opening on Monday, May 13th. Instead of opening at 8:15am, Borough offices will open at 9:30am. The purpose of this delayed opening is for mandatory staff training, thank you.
Avalon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Monday, May 27th
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the summer tourism season in every seaside community. Avalon ensures that the true meaning of the holiday is recognized every year to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy […]
Updates: Avalon Sand Back Passing Project Concludes June 26th, 10:00am
June 26th Project Update:
The Avalon sand back passing project concluded today at 10:00am. No more sand will be moved in the Borough in advance of summer and the hurricane season. Approximately 30-35,000 cubic yards of sand was moved to the north end, resulting in all beach paths being opened to the public in the previously […]