Final Bulk Trash Pick Up for 2023 is October 16th
October 11, 2023
REMINDER: The final BULK TRASH PICK UP for 2023 is Monday, October 16th.
Community Clean-Up Day A Success
October 11, 2023
Thanks to all who joined us for the Stone Harbor Department of Public Works’ Community Clean-Up Day on October 5th.
It was an incredible day filled with a shared commitment to keeping Stone Harbor pristine. The teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm displayed by our young participants from Stone Harbor Elementary School, the dedicated members of American Legion Post 331, and the hardworking Stone Harbor Police Department were truly inspiring.
Our combined efforts resulted in a cleaner and more vibrant community! Thank you for showing the strength of our community spirit!
Volunteers Needed for Beach Sweep, Saturday, October 21, 2023
Help Keep Our Beaches Clean!
Meet at the 95th Street Beach Entrance at 9:30 a.m. Click on image below to pre-register.
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary to Close Temporarily for Pesticide Spraying (October 9 and 11, 2023)
October 6, 2023
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary to Close Temporarily for Pesticide Spraying
STONE HARBOR, NJ – The Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary will be closed to the public on October 9, 2023 and October 11, 2023 while wetland restoration experts contracted by the Borough apply aquatic pesticides to control invasive vegetation in the wetlands and transition areas of the sanctuary. Vegetation management will involve the application of the herbicide Habitat®. This application will enable the restoration of native vegetation and wildlife habitat that have been crowded out by non-native, invasive plants, namely common reed (Phragmites australis) and purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria).
Habitat® herbicide contains the active ingredient imazapyr and is considered to be a low-volume herbicide (effective at very low rates), which results in a lesser chemical load on the environment. Additionally, it is free of heavy metals, organochlorides and phosphates. With the exception of green plants, Habitat® herbicide is considered to be practically nontoxic as determined by results from EPA-required testing. Results from this testing indicate that it is not a mutagen, carcinogen, terratogen or endocrine disruptor. Furthermore when used as labeled, it should not have a direct adverse effect on mammals, birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks or insects.
The herbicide will be applied utilizing backpack sprayers and hand wiping equipment, depending on the area being treated.
This project requires the closure of the Bird Sanctuary during the herbicide application. There will be a six (6) hour entry restriction into herbicide sprayed areas. Signage will be posted at each of the four trail heads into the sanctuary during the closure period.
The Borough of Stone Harbor has contracted Princeton Hydro, LLC for the management of the wetland restoration project. For additional information please contact Tyler, Aquatic Operations Manager, Princeton Hydro, LLC, 908-237-5660.
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Classic & Vintage Car Show Postponed to Sunday, October 8th
September 5, 2023
The Stone Harbor Classic & Vintage Car Show has been postponed to
Sunday, October 8th, due to rain in the forecast for Saturday morning.
There is still time to register your vehicle!
Click here for registration form.
Emergency Repairs to 96th Street Bridge Completed
September 29, 2023
The emergency work at the 96th Street bridge has been completed and there will be no further roadway detours next week.
FEMA and FCC Plan Emergency Nationwide Test Alert For October 4, 2023
September 29, 2023 – A message from the Cape May County Emergency Management Communications Center
FEMA and the FCC will be performing a Nationwide Emergency Alert Test on October 4th, 2023 at approx. 2:30pm.
The test will be conducted on all radio, television and cellular providers.
September 29, 2023 – Coastal Flood Advisory and High Rip Current Risk In Effect through Saturday
September 29, 2023 – From the National Weather Service
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM SATURDAY
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE…Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS…At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Water levels will remain elevated into the weekend, with minor or near minor tidal flooding possible with the high tides through at least Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
September 28, 2023 – Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect Until Midnight; High Rip Current Risk Through Friday Evening
September 28, 2023
From the National Weather Service:
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
* WHAT…For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE…Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN…For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS…At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Water levels will remain elevated into the weekend, with minor or near minor tidal flooding possible with the nighttime high tides on Friday and Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
