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September 18, 2023

The opening of Stone Harbor Point to vehicles, a popular recreational spot, has been postponed an additional five (5) days until September 22nd in light of active bird nesting in the area. The opening was originally delayed from September 5th until September 19th, but there are still a few unfledged chicks out at the Point. It is believed that the chicks will only need about 5 days until they are able to fly. The delay in opening Stone Harbor Point to vehicles allows the birds to complete their nesting cycle without undue stress or disturbance, contributing to the survival and growth of their populations. This decision reflects the Borough’s commitment to responsible stewardship of its environment.

September 18, 2023

Lifeguards are on duty today at 83rd, 95th, 100th and 108th Streets .

September 17, 2023

Lifeguards are on duty today at the following beaches:

83rd, 87th, 95th, 100th, 108th, 117th and 122nd Streets.

September 6, 2023

Lifeguards are on duty today at 83rd, 87th, 95th, 100th, 108th, 117th and 122nd Streets.

There is currently a Rip Current Warning and a High Surf Advisory in effect.

Swim only at guarded locations.

Bulk Trash Pick Up dates for Fall 2023 are September 18th and October 16th.

Items may be placed along the curb 72 hours prior to Pick Up.

NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

• Construction Debris (Shingles, Lumber, Sheetrock, Paneling, Wood Pallets, Windows, Doors, etc.)
• Hazardous Waste (Paint, Gas, Kerosene, Propane, Anti-Freeze, etc.)
• Carpeting, Rugs & Padding (unless cut up into small sections), Propane Tanks
• Brush, yard debris and dirt
• Concrete, Bricks & Cinderblocks

September 15, 2023

Lifeguards are on duty today at 83rd, 95th, 100th and 108th Streets.

There is a Rip Current Warning and a High Surf Advisory. Only enter the water at guarded locations.

September 15, 2023

From the National Weather Service

Rip Current Statement
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING

* WHERE…In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening

* IMPACTS…Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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.

High Surf Advisory
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING

* WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE…In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening

* IMPACTS…Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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 14, 2023 – A message from the Cape May County Emergency Management Communications Center

Here are the key messages for our region in regards to potential impacts from Lee at the end of this week.

1 – Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents are already affecting our region. These will only become more severe through the remainder of the week as the storm moves northward in the western Atlantic. They should start to subside by Sunday.

2 – The ocean waters are becoming increasingly hazardous for small craft as seas build, with waves possibly exceeding 10 feet by Friday.

3 – Minor coastal flooding and beach erosion will become a concern as the system makes its closest approach late Friday into Saturday.

4 – Winds over the ocean and adjacent near-shore regions may approach gale force (gusts to near 40 mph) late Friday into Saturday.

5 – At this time we a confident that no additional impacts will occur as the track of Lee is expected to remain well east.

We have also attached the current track forecast and wind speed probabilities as well as a graphic showing current local hazards. For the latest information on the track forecast, visit www.nhc.noaa.gov. For the latest rainfall amount forecast, visit https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=qpf For the latest local forecast please visit www.weather.gov/phi

September 14, 2023

• Life Guards are on duty today at 83rd, 95th, 100th, 108th Streets.
• Swim only at guarded locations.
• There is a high rip current risk, and a high surf advisory.

September 14, 2023 – Message from the Office of the Cape May County Engineer

Notice of Night Closures for 96^th Street Bridge (C.R. 657)
Borough of Stone Harbor and Township of Middle

The 96^th Street Bridge along Stone Harbor Boulevard leading into the Borough of Stone Harbor will be undergoing repairs to the bascule span (movable span) during nighttime hours beginning on Monday, September 18^th thru September 21st.  Work will proceed Monday thru Thursday nights between 8:00pm to 6:00am.  Due to the nature of the work, the bridge cannot remain open as work proceeds. Thru traffic wishing to access Stone Harbor via Stone Harbor Boulevard will be detoured during these work times with access to Stone Harbor directed to Avalon Boulevard.  Local traffic wishing to access businesses and residences up to the west side of the bridge will be permitted to proceed along Stone Harbor Boulevard. The bridge will re-open at 6:00am each workday and remain opened until 8:00pm that night. There are no anticipated closures on Fridays thru Sundays during the construction phase.

Traffic heading north on the Garden State Parkway wishing to access Stone Harbor at exit 10 will be redirected to proceed north on the Parkway to exit 13 and proceed east on Avalon Boulevard (C.R. 601) to Ocean Drive (C.R. 619). Traffic will then be directed south along Ocean Drive to Stone Harbor. Traffic travelling south on the parkway will be directed to take exit 13 onto Avalon Boulevard as well. Traffic heading east on Court House South Dennis Road (C.R. 657) will be advised to either take Route 9 north to Avalon Boulevard or to take exit 10 north onto the Garden State Parkway to Avalon Boulevard. Stone Harbor traffic wishing to head west along Stone Harbor Boulevard will be directed north along Third Avenue /Ocean Drive (C.R. 619) and west along Avalon Boulevard (C.R. 601) to the Garden State Parkway.

The proposed work was prompted by the deflection/vibration of the top side bascule back plates under traffic loads and will address this condition along with other priority repairs deemed necessary by the latest NBIS bridge inspection.  The proposed repairs will arrest deficiencies noted in the latest inspection report.  The detour will be in place only during the periods of night work and normal traffic will resume Monday thru Thursday between 6:00am to 8:00pm.