Water Tank Project Notice scheduled to start the week of September 29^th

Dear Avalon Resident,

Please allow this letter to serve as official notice about a project that involves the water tank located on 13^th Street in Avalon. This work is being done to improve the efficiency of the water tank, and to extend the life of the structure. The maintenance that is being done on the water tank should protect the tank for another 12 to 15 years.

The project, which is scheduled to start the week of September 29^th, involves removing all interior and exterior paint from the steel surfaces by sandblasting then applying three coats of paint on both the interior, and the exterior. There will be times during the sandblasting phase that it will be noisy. We apologize in advance but there is no way to suppress the noise. The interior work on the tank will be conducted first, and will take about three weeks. Then, the exterior of the water tank will undergo a similar process. It is anticipated that the entire project will take 6-8 weeks to complete, weather permitting.

As part of the painting protocol, prior to sandblasting the exterior of the tank, the contractor will set up containment system to totally enclose the exterior work area and prevent dust and paint from drifting off the work site. The New Jersey American Water Company will have an inspector on site to ensure that all safety and engineering regulations and painting standards are followed. The project also includes the replacement of the stockade fence and landscaping at the end of the project. Coordination with the Atlantic City Electric Company to de-energize the high voltage power lines adjacent to the tank during the project period will aid in worker safety. Electric service from Atlantic City Electric will not be interrupted as a result of this safety precaution. In addition, there will be no interruption in your water service while this tank is out of service.

Please be confident that we will make every effort to minimize the impact of this work on our neighbors and the surrounding area. Avalon, and the New Jersey American Water Company understands that you expect the best, and this fall maintenance program will help us deliver the best in water quality, and extend the life of the borough’s investment in the water tank.

Bay Atlantic Symphony Performance In Avalon To Be On Classical Cd

(Avalon, NJ)—A recent performance by the Bay Atlantic Symphony that took place in Avalon, New Jersey will be included on a new compact disc that will be offered as part of a radio station donor premium.

Bay Atlantic Symphony maestro Jed Gaylin announced that a portion of the symphony’s concert in Avalon on Saturday, August 24^th, will be included on a cd to be released by radio station WWFM, New Jersey’s classical music station. The symphony was asked to include an eight to ten minute selection to be put on the cd. Gaylin chose the last movement of the Tchaikovsky performance that was held in Avalon that evening.

“The enthusiasm, uncontained between all movements during the Avalon performance, was at its most electric for any of our performances at the end of both halves of our Tchaikovsky program”, Gaylin said. “At the end of the symphony, the applause was off the meter, and one gentleman yelled out an explanation of religious fervor that you can hear on the recording. I always hope to move people, but I don’t always count on someone having an epiphany. So much the better”.

Avalon has hosted the Bay Atlantic Symphony for the past two summers, in 2007 and 2008. The symphony still has two more major performances to be held at the Jersey Shore this month, one in Atlantic City, and a second in Avalon.

Avalon Offers Sunday Household Trash And Recycling Dropoff Times

(Avalon, NJ)—Avalon’s Department of Public Works announced that it has begun the post-season practice of offering a manned location for the drop off of household trash and recycling.

“This is a tremendous convenience for both the year-‘round resident, and people who visit Avalon on the weekends during the post season”, said Avalon’s Acting Public Works Superintendent Bill Macomber. “We’re pleased to offer this service as a convenience, and as a way to keep Avalon clean of trash and litter”.

The borough is providing a manned location at the 15^th Street Public Works Yard entrance on Sundays, from Noon-5pm during the offseason. Household trash and recycling will be accepted at the yard in a designated container.

The following dates Sundays are offered through the offseason:

2008:
September 14^th, 21^st, and 28^th
October 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, and 26^th
November 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, and 30^th
December 7^th, 14^th, 21^st and 28^th.

This practice will also continue in 2009 through Sunday, May 19^th.

Avalon Prepares For Weather From Tropical Storm Hanna

(AVALON, NJ)—The Borough of Avalon is making preparations for the arrival of weather associated with Tropical Storm Hanna, which is expected to arrive along the southern New Jersey coastline late Friday night, and bring windy, wet weather to the Jersey Shore through Saturday evening.

“We’re keeping a very careful eye on this storm, and taking every precaution possible”, said Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi, who also serves as Avalon’s emergency management coordinator. “Everyone along the Jersey Shore learned a recent lesson from a Mother’s Day nor’easter back in May, and we’re making sure everyone in our community is informed about the bad weather that’s expected”.

Avalon participates in the Global Connect telephone system, which automatically dials every household in Avalon when a new message is ready for delivery. Avalon used the Global Connect telephone system during the nor’easter in May, and most recently used the system to alert the public about intermittent beach closures in late August. Avalon also has its own low-power radio station, at 1630AM, which will be utilized to present public information during storm events.

Avalon’s public works department has already made preparations for the storm. Acting Public Works Superintendent Bill Macomber reports that his staff is taking loose trash cans from the beach and along Dune Drive, and also is securing any other borough-owned objects that could be subjected to high winds. Avalon’s Public Works Department is also hosting United States Coast Guard boats from Sea Isle City through this storm event as a courtesy to the Coast Guard. The Avalon Beach Patrol has also secured all lifeguard boats.

Residents who live in Avalon are being asked to bring items inside that would typically be subject to high winds, including umbrellas, trash cans, patio furniture, and the like. People who would like more information about how to deal with a flood or storm in Avalon are invited to log onto the borough’s website for a brand new Avalon Flood/Hurricane Guide 2008 that was released to the public on August 9th. The new guide will also be included in the new Avalon newsletter, which will be arriving in local mailboxes this weekend.

Residents who live in flood prone areas are being asked to pay attention to this storm, and to the high tide event on Saturday in case there is street flooding. Vehicles are not permitted to be parked on any bridges.

The National Weather Service has posted a Tropical Storm Watch for our region, and also has posted a Coastal Flood Watch for Cape May County for Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. Rainfall amounts forthis storm event are expected to be between 3-5”, and wind gusts Saturday evening could approach 60mph. A high tide event in our region is expected at 1:15pm tomorrow; that’s about the same time the effects of Hanna are expected to be felt in our region.

Avalon To Have Guarded Beaches Through Sunday, September 7 2008

(Avalon, NJ)—The Avalon Beach Patrol announced today that it will continue to have guarded beaches through Sunday, September 7^th, 2008. Most beaches in Avalon will remain unguarded through September, but Avalon lifeguards will generally be guarding beaches at 28^th Street and 78^th Street through Sunday, September 7^th. Other select beaches may also be guarded during this week as well. Please call the beach patrol at (609) 967-7587 for the latest information.

Beaches will be unguarded in Avalon starting Monday, September 8^th.