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The Borough Council will review the proposed upgrade to the Chelsea Park Playground at the November 4th, 2014 Council meeting at 4:30 pm.  To see design click here:  Chelsea Place Park or to view an  ebinder interactive presentation click the following link:  Chelsea Place Park: E-Binder Revision D

Matthew Dalon of Ocean and Coastal Consultants, Inc.  will present the 2015 Dredge Management Plan at the Borough Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th.  The Council meeting begins at 4:30 PM.   Mr. Dalon recently submitted the  Sampling and Analysis Plan to Mr. David Risilia, Office of Dredging and Sediment Technology, Department of Environmental Protect for review and approval.  He has also started on the permit application package.  The Borough expects the permit application to be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection before yearend.  The Borough is hopeful of receiving State and Army Corps of Engineering approval by late summer of 2015 which would allow dredging work to begin in the fall of 2015.

To view document click here: Dredge Management Plan 2015

Note: The County of Cape May will be performing NJDOT-mandated safety tests on the 96th Street Bridge over Great Channel on Tuesday, October 28th, from 9:00am-3:00pm. The tests will require complete closure of the bridge to all vehicles and vessel traffic for 15 minute intervals. Traffic will be cleared after each 15 minute test period.

Click here to participate in our Christmas Parade! 

Click here to find out more information about the Gingerbread House Build Benefiting Habitat for Humanity

Add your address to our Trick-or-Treating route by signing up here!

Saturday, October 25, 2014

9am – 12:30pm

Join The Wetlands Institute, Clean Ocean Action, Borough of Stone Harbor, and Stone Harbor Property Owners Association for a fall beach sweep (or clean-up!) on Saturday, October 25.

If you would like to participate in this volunteer opportunity please meet at Stone Harbor’s 95th Street beach entrance at 9:00am. All volunteers will be provided trash bags, gloves, and datasheets. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes to the event. No RSVPs required.

Monday, September 22, 2014 and Monday, October 27, 2014.

Curbside placement of old furniture, appliances and “junk” should be done within 72 hours prior to these dates.

Construction debris will not be removed.

BULK TRASH CANNOT BE SET OUT AT ANY OTHER TIME (RGO 5-7.2)

Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters and Borough Council officially dedicated the new Freedom Park on Thursday, September 11^th, 2014.  The dedication comes on the 13^th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11^th, 2001.  The park includes a section of I-beam recovered from the site of the World Trade Center, acquired to be used as an everlasting tribute to victims, their families, and first responders who were directly affected by the events on that fateful day.

“Stone Harbor worked very hard on creating a passive park that provides an opportunities for families to remember and reflect on the events of September 11^th, 2001”, said Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters.  “The park is appropriately located adjacent to our volunteer fire company and provides not only an opportunity for reflection and remembrance but also a passive area adjacent to our downtown district”.

An all-volunteer committee was formed at the request of Councilwoman Joan Kramar to develop a respectful tribute to individuals who were directly affected by the events of that fateful day.  Kramar was able to obtain one of the final remaining artifacts released by the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey from the World Trade Center site.  The dedication of Freedom Park included comments from Stephen Kern of the Authority who works with the public on a mission to never forget the impact of the events of September 11^th, 2001.  Other local dignitaries also provided comments during the ceremony; “Taps” was played as a remembrance.

The Stone Harbor Freedom Park was created by the Taylor Design Group, Inc. of Mount Laurel, New Jersey.  Engineering services were provided by Remington & Vernick Engineer Marc DiBlasio.  Marandino Construction served as the main contractor for the project.  Members of the public generously made donations to support the construction and future maintenance of Freedom Park.

Stone Harbor Freedom Park is located just east of the Stone Harbor Fireman’s Memorial, steps away from Stone Harbor Borough Hall, the business district, and a new branch of the Cape May County Library System.  The Park features a small civic gathering space with small tables and benches.  It includes a free standing stone wall, small trellis, and natural features including drought-tolerant trees, flowering vines, and lawn areas.  A small light pole will spotlight the artifact during the evening hours.

The wall features a special plaque that will the inscription:  “This Park is dedicated to celebrate the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans…And to honor the commitments of those who provide and protect those freedoms.  The Steel Artifact was retrieved from the World Trade Center in New York City after the terrorist attacks of September 11^th, 2001.  It symbolizes the sorrow and travail that we must sometimes endure in pursuit of freedom and independence”.

 Stone Harbor Volunteer Fire Company 

Councilwoman Joan Kramar addresses audience, alongside Mayor Suzanne Walters, Stephen Kern, Attorney for the NJ/NY Port Authority, survivor of the attacks on the World Trade Centers and Charles Boylan, 9/11 Memorial Committee member

Stone Harbor Elementary Students sing, and sign, Gob Bless America

Mayor Walters and Councilwoman Kramar unveil the artifact as Sean McNeill plays “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes

Mayor Walters accepts proclamation from Senator Jeff Van Drew and Assemblyman Robert Andrzejczak

Stone Harbor Fire Company flies American flag in remembrance