New Jersey is directing $11 million toward nature-based projects designed to capture carbon and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The Department of Environmental Protection announced that the funding will support initiatives in Montclair, Stafford Township, and Stone Harbor. Notably, the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor will receive nearly $2.75 million to restore tidal vegetation…
Stone Harbor has officially opened its new $1.1 million 97th Street Recreation Complex for the summer. Funded in part by a Cape May County Open Space Grant, the facility features an inclusive playground, a regulation basketball court, and renovated bocce courts. The borough is now turning its attention to future improvements, with a new playground…
The Grassy Sound Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic for scheduled maintenance from 10 PM on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, until 6 AM on Friday, April 18th, 2025. A detour will be in place via the 96th Street Bridge in Stone Harbor. Boat traffic requiring an opening will not be affected, according to a…
Stone Harbor Borough Council awarded a $70,000 contract to Princeton Strategic Communications for tourism and public information, prompting resident concerns about the firm’s ability to manage local events from a distance. The move followed the reassignment of the popular tourism director, Jenny Olson, to a recreation role, driven by the council’s desire for a stronger…
Holiday themed beach tags for the 2025 season are now on sale online for Avalon and Stone Harbor through a partnership with Jersey Cape Tags. Each tag features a special holiday design and can be purchased at the Jersey Cape Tags online store. Avalon Beach Tag Link: https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/collections/currentbeachtagsbadges/products/avalon-2025-holiday-seasonal-beach-tag Stone Harbor Beach Tag Link: https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/collections/currentbeachtagsbadges/products/stone-harbor-2025-holiday-seasonal-beach-tag
Stone Harbor’s council spent nearly two hours Tuesday afternoon discussing its financial condition and potential repairs through a state examination. Current councilman and mayoral candidate Tim Carney stated he will not support shared services agreement with public safety, specifically police, fire, rescue, and beach patrol. The Department of Community Affairs will investigate potential savings for…
Erosion from an Atlantic hurricane has closed the Point access road in Stone Harbor. Officials posted a photo of the road on their social media page that shows the severe erosion from the storm that caused rough surf and rip currents. Repairs are expected to be made by the end of the week. Photo courtesy…
The Stone Harbor Borough Council heard an earful from its Chamber of Commerce and a few business interests during its meeting Tuesday. The head of the Chamber came to the meeting asking why a special events permit was not being acted on for a September event when it was turned in earlier this summer. Other…
Stone Harbor will once again discuss a matters of litigation and employment relationship during a closed session meeting Tuesday. In open session, council is expected to add handicapped parking spaces on beach ends on several streets.
Maintenance of the 96th Street Bridge in Stone Harbor begins Monday. Stone Harbor officials say there will be minimal traffic disruptions, with the exception of short bridge openings. The County will be conducting water borings under the bridge. For boaters, the main channel will remain mostly clear.