Many things to see at the Avalon Museum and Historical Society. Photo by Leslie Truluck

AVALON — Borough Council passed a resolution June 11 approving an interlocal agreement between the borough and the Free Public Library “regarding the disposition of the Avalon Museum building.”

Discussions as to whether the Avalon Museum and Historical Society will merge with the Avalon Free Public Library have been underway for about a year, Library Director Norman Gluckman said. He said it’s still in the negotiation phase and has not yet been finalized.

Bulldozers push beach fill sand south to 18th Street on July 1. Photo by Leslie Truluck

AVALON ––Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company began pumping 225,000 cubic yards of sand on the beaches here between 9th and 18th Streets on June 24.

Work crews were finishing up work at 18th Street July 1 and the project will be complete in time for the July 4 holiday weekend.
Borough Council held a special meeting June 19 to announce it forged an interim agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in which the DEP will reimburse the borough 75 percent, or $1.8 million, of the $2.5 million project cost.

Special Agent George Rogers of the United States Secret Service tells merchants how to spot phoney money. Photo by Leslie Truluck

AVALON –– Many dream of having an endless supply of money, yet those who attempt to replicate the intricacies of a federal mint in their home may want to think twice as federal security measures and local training have merchants prepared to see through the sham.

The Avalon Police Department hosted a free seminar at Community Hall here June 26 to educate local business owners and their employees in identifying fake greenbacks.

“Boat Study,” 11x14 pastel

Stan Sperlak’s show “New Paintings of the Jersey Shore” will be at The Gilt Complex Gallery, 2089 Ocean Drive, Avalon, July 4-16.

Over 50 new works will be shown. Opening reception with the artist on Saturday, July 5, 6-9 p.m.

For more information call 609-967-1100.

AVALON –– In 2007, the borough exceeded monthly and annual water allocations.
Therefore, in an attempt to curtail continued water-use increases this year, outdoor residential restrictions have been enacted.

Effective immediately, these restrictions require residents with odd-numbered addresses to water lawns and gardens on odd dates and those with even-numbered addressed to water on even dates. All outside water usage is banned on the 31st day of each month during the declared “water emergency.”

The disappearing north end beach will get replenishment soon.

AVALON – Borough Council signed an interim State Aid Agreement via resolution to enable matched funding from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for much-needed beach fill projects at the north end.

The DEP provided written agreement via email to reimburse the borough 75 percent, about $1.8 million, of the project costs not to exceed $2.4 million for beach fill about an hour before the special meeting June 19, Public Relations Officer Scott Wahl said.

Borough Hall will remain closed through July. Photo by Leslie Truluck.

AVALON –– Borough Hall will remain closed though July as work to install a new HVAC system on the roof will continue into late July.

Borough Hall was slated to reopen on June 20 but work on the new air conditioning and heating units being installed will take about four more weeks.

In the mean time, functions of borough government are relocated to trailers behind Borough Hall, Community Hall and the Public Works Building on 13th Street and Dune Drive.

AVALON –– In 2007, the borough exceeded monthly and annual water allocations. Therefore, in an attempt to curtail continued water-use increases this year, outdoor residential restrictions have been enacted.

Effective immediately, these restrictions require residents with odd-numbered addresses to water lawns and gardens on odd dates and those with even-numbered addressed to water on even dates.

All outside water usage is banned on the 31st day of each month during the declared “water emergency.” Citizens are also urged to observe voluntary indoor measures.

Homepage: Scene of Avalon hit-and-run accident June 19. Left, police investigate vehicle's broken windshield. The driver fled. Photos by Harry B. Scheeler Jr.

AVALON — Borough police are investigating a possible hit-and-run motor vehicle accident that involved a minivan and a tricycle that took place shortly before 1 a.m. here June 19 on 21st street and Ocean Drive.

The van, driven by Stephen G. Ruckno, of Warrington, Pa., allegedly struck the rear of a "Roadshow-Type" pedicycle with two passengers, who were thrown into the street by the impact. They were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

According to police, the van continued west on 21st Street after the accident and was subsequently stopped by Sgt. Alan Gomban.

STONE HARBOR — Several owners of the six single-family residential properties within the proposed Waterfront Business District listened May 19 as planning board and Borough Council officials discussed the fate of their property assets.