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Winter Tips: How to Prevent Frozen Pipes Inside Your Home
The Borough of Stone Harbor advises property owners to take the necessary steps inside their homes to prevent frozen pipes during the winter season. We have included this link from the Weather Channel that discusses what steps you, and your home maintenance contractor, can take to prevent frozen pipes during the winter season. Click on the link provided below for additional information:
http://www.weather.com/activities/homeandgarden/home/hometips/severeweather/pipefreeze_prevent.html
Reminder: Channel 2 Moves to Channel 97 on February 27th
Stone Harbor’s local public access Channel 2 will be moving up the dial on Thursday, February 27th. Comcast has informed Stone Harbor that Channel 2 will move to Channel 97 on Thursday, February 27th 2014 to accommodate a request by an FCC must-carry television channel that will occupy Channel 2. All of the same programming will be available on the new Channel 97. Stone Harbor featured segments will air between :10-:20 past the hour, and at :40-:50 past the hour. You will find community news, emergency updates, weather forecasts, and other essential information.
Sturdy Savings Bank Donates to Freedom Park
The Borough of Stone Harbor has received a large donation from Sturdy Savings Bank to support the development and maintenance of the new Stone Harbor Freedom Park that will be developed in 2014 at 96th Street and Seng Place. Sturdy Savings Bank presented the Borough with a $2,500 check during the Tuesday, February 18th Council meeting and will present another $2,500 check to support the Park in 2015.
“We are absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity of Sturdy Savings Bank with their financial support of our new Stone Harbor Freedom Park”, said Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters. “Time and time again, Sturdy Savings Bank has offered assistance on a host of important community projects. The bank is like family to us and true partners in many important projects and events in the Borough”.
The presentation of the first $2,500 check was made by Gina Becker, Branch Manager of the Stone Harbor branch of Sturdy Savings Bank and by Greg Reich, Sturdy Financial Services Investment Advisor Representative. Accepting the check in behalf of the Borough were Mayor Walters and Councilwoman Joan Kramar who has championed the development of the Stone Harbor Freedom Park.
The new Stone Harbor Freedom Park will include a small section of I-beam secured from the site of the World Trade Center. It was one of the final artifacts to be released by the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey to a local community for an everlasting tribute. The new Park will be located just east of the Stone Harbor Fireman’s Memorial, steps away from Borough Hall and the business district. It features a small civic gathering space with small tables and benches. The Park 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.
Earlier this month, the Cape May County Freeholders awarded a sum of $99,600 to Stone Harbor to support the design and development of the Park. Donations from the public will be used to enhance and maintain the park for generations to come.
Photo: (left to right) Gina Becker, Mayor Suzanne Walters, Councilwoman Joan Kramar, and Greg Reich
Top Ten Beach Contest Underway-Vote for Stone Harbor!
Following a one year hiatus for the recovery from Hurricane Sandy, the New Jersey Top Ten Beaches voting is underway and will continue through April 30th, 2014! You can vote in catetories including “Family Vacation”, “Day Trips”, and “Ecotourism”. Show your support for Stone Harbor’s fabulous beaches by taking a moment to vote for Stone Harbor, the Seashore at its Best! To cast your vote, visit:
opens in a new windowhttp://www.njtoptenbeaches.org/we-are-back
Tuesday Update: Winter Weather Advisory Now Posted for Stone Harbor
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Borough for Wednesday, February 12th at 7pm through Thursday, February 13th, at 7:00am. This new advisory replaces a Winter Storm Watch that had been posted for our region.
A major coastal storm will move out of the south and up the eastern seaboard on Wednesday. The storm is expected to arrive Wednesday evening bringing a period of snow to our region before a changeover to a cold rainstorm. Strong winds will accompany the arrival of the storm. Winds overnight into Thursday morning are expected to be out of the northeast with gusts of 40mph. Rain will continue on Thursday morning through parts of Thursday afternoon with windy conditions. The storm could finish with a period of light snow on Thursday evening. No significant snow accumulations are expected from this storm in our community.
If you have to drive on Wednesday or Thursday, please be advised that areas just to our north and northwest are under Winter Storm Warnings with heavy wet accumulating snow likely from this storm. The Philadelphia region and parts north could be getting 6–12 inches of snow out of this system which will make traveling very difficult.
Now is a good time to bring in outdoor objects that could be subject to strong winds. There are currently no flood advisories, watches, or warnings issued by the National Weather Service but the forecast has been difficult for meteorologists and could change again overnight or Wednesday morning. Please continue to monitor local media outlets for the most up to date information regarding this nor’easter-type winter storm. If you have any emergency, please dial 9–1-1.
Here is the text of the Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service:
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 7 am EST Thursday…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and sleet… which is in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 7 am EST Thursday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
* Locations… the advisory includes Cape May County as well as the coastal portions of ocean and Atlantic counties.
* Hazard types… primarily snow and sleet.
* Accumulations… snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches.
* Timing… the precipitation should begin as all snow Wednesday night before changing over to a snow and sleet mix early Thursday morning. Thursday morning… precipitation is expected to be primarily rain.
* Impacts… travel could be significantly impacted across the region especially early Thursday morning. In addition to travel impacts… winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph will be possible on Thursday which could lead to power outages if there has been significant heavy snow accumulations on power lines by the time the winds increase.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow… sleet… or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities… and use caution while driving.