News

May 3, 2024

From the Office of the Cape Mat County Engineer

Notice of Paving and Detour Third Avenue (Cr 619) from 93^rd to 80^th Street

Borough of Stone Harbor

Temporary surface paving

 The County of Cape May, in conjunction with the Borough of Stone Harbor, will be performing temporary paving restoration along Third Avenue (CR 619) in the Borough of Stone Harbor on May 6^th and 7^th between 93^rd and 80^th Streets.  The work includes the milling and resurfacing of the travel lanes that were damaged as a result of the recent utility replacement project performed by the Borough of Stone Harbor.  This paving is a temporary resurfacing effort to restore the roadway for the summer traffic.  The County will be undertaking a more comprehensive resurfacing improvement project beginning in September 2024.

During the paving operation, thru traffic will be detoured around Third Avenue onto Second Avenue between 93^rd and 80^th Street.  Local traffic will be maintained, and residents will always have access to their homes. The roadway will be reopened to thru traffic overnight on Monday however motorists are urged to proceed with care as the roadway may be uneven at the centerline and will not be striped.  Upon completion of the paving on Tuesday, Third Avenue will be permanently opened to thru traffic.

April 22, 2024

Friendly Reminder! Stone Harbor’s paid parking season returns on May 1^st, and parking payments will continue to be managed by ParkMobile.

We’ve made it easier to identify paid spaces! All paid street spaces have been marked with the ParkMobile logo.

Hours for paid parking in the business district are from 10 am – 9 pm and 10 am – 5pm in the beach lots.

4 Payment Options are available:

• Download the ParkMobile app from http://parkmobile.io
• Scan the QR code on the parking zone sign
• Text “Park” to 77223
• Call toll-free ParkMobile Service Line at 877-727-5304

On-street paid parking spaces will be marked with the ParkMobile logo.

If you still need assistance, you can also contact the Stone Harbor Police Department at 609-368-2111.

Park smart and enjoy the season!

April 11, 2024

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established national limits for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in drinking water.  The substances, known by the initials PFAS, are nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they barely degrade, are very heat resistant, and are nearly impossible to destroy, so they can linger for very long periods in air, water and soil.

The Borough of Stone Harbor has been testing for these chemicals well in advance of the new regulation and to date, no PFAS has been detected in Stone Harbor’s water supply.  The Borough will continue to monitor for these chemicals on a routine basis, however, we are confident that our water supply is safe and free of these forever chemicals.  The EPA estimates that between only 6% and 10% of the drinking water systems will be affected by this regulation.

The class of chemicals includes over 14,000 man-made chemicals that have been in use for 70+ years.  Exposure to PFAS have been associated with a higher risk of certain cancers, heart disease, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, low birth weight and reproductive issues, including decreased fertility. According to a US Department of Health and Human Service study, almost every American has some level of PFAS in their blood already.

March 16, 2024

A message from the Cape May County Engineer’s Office

Notice of Great Channel Bridge along CR 619 – temporary traffic signal

Beginning on Tuesday March 19^th, underdeck steel repairs will continue as the final phase of construction on the Great Channel Bridge that connects Middle Township to Stone Harbor. In order to safely accommodate this activity, one-way alternating traffic will be in place.  Traffic in both directions will be maintained, however, only one-way alternating traffic will be permitted to cross the bridge.  Traffic approaching each side of the bridge will be maintained by a temporary traffic signal which will allow one direction of travel to proceed at a time.  Motorists are urged to use caution when approaching and crossing the bridge and to not proceed until the signal is in the green phase. Slight delays should be expected.

February 5, 2024

For your convenience, the Borough of Stone Harbor is now accepting property tax payments online. Simply click on the “Pay Water/Sewer & Taxes” icon on the home page of our website. www.SHNJ.org.

Direct link for online tax payment.