Avalon battled Sea Isle City on Sunday, October 5th 2008 for the Bocce Ball Championship at the Jersey Shore. By the official score, Sea Isle pulled out a very narrow victory over Team Avalon!
On Wednesday, October 1st, a 14-foot long True’s Whale beached itself near the Avalon Fishing Pier, at 32nd Street and the beach. Members of the Avalon Public Works Department along with Avalon residents attempted to get the whale back into the ocean and succeeded. Sadly, the whale beached itself again later in the afternoon and passed away. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine responded to the scene, and a necropsy will be performed on the whale to determine its cause of death. The Avalon Public Works Department removed the whale from the beachfront.
On Wednesday, September 24th, Avalon officials formally accepted a check
from the 2008 Cape May County Municipal Joint Venture Program. The funds
are being applied to the construction of the new Avalon Public Safety
Building, which will open during the fourth quarter of 2008. Pictured are: EMS Chief Kevin Scarpa, Councilman Richard Dean, Fire Chief Ed Dean,
Councilwoman Nancy Hudanich, Councilman Charles Covington, Freeholder
Gerald M. Thornton, Councilman Joe Tipping, Mayor Martin Pagluighi,
Councilman Dave Ellenberg, Freeholder Director Daniel Beyel, Freeholder
Leonard C. Desiderio, and Police Chief David Dean
Photograph of a lightning strike outside of Avalon during a strong series of thunderstorms during the afternoon of July 27th, 2008. Photo courtesy of DJ Torrroni.
July Mummers Celebration in Avalon
July 5th Fireworks Party at 30th and the Beach
Avalon Mayor Marty Pagliughi speaks with CBS 3 in Philadelphia about beach fil Thursday,June-26
Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi swears in Patrolman Timothy Beal of the Avalon Police Department during the Wednesday, June 25th council meeting.
Members of the Avalon Volunteer Fire Dept. stand with CAPT James MichaelO'Brien (3rd from right), USN (ret.) Comanding Officer of the USS Midwayfrom 19 December 1964 - 15 February 1966. Capt. O'Brien (USNA '47) was CO ofthe Midway when its air wing scored the first air to air victory of thevietnamn war. Standing with Capt. O'Brien is Avalon Council President (andfirefighter) Joseph Tipping (center), who served with USMC Squadron VMF-251"Thunderbolts" aboard the USS Midway in 1959. The veterans attended theFlag Day observence at American Legion Post 331 in Stone Harbor on 6/14/08.Also Pictured are (l-r) Firefighter Walt Mikota, Captain Kevin Scarpa,Firefighter Jeff Juzaitis, Liutenant Martin Pagiliughi and Chief Ed Dean.
Avalon Mayor Participates In
Turtle Release Program With Local Children
(Avalon, NJ)—Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi joined kindergarten students from Avalon and Stone Harbor for a major turtle release program at the Wetlands Institute on Wednesday, June 11th.
Kindergarten students were taught how turtles are bred in a controlled environment, and were able to release their own turtles into their natural habitat for the first time in their lives. The turtles were approximately one year old, and each student who attended the event was able to pick up a turtle and release it into the waters near the Wetlands Institute on Stone Harbor Boulevard in Middle Township.
The students unfurled a hand-made banner during the event to thank the Wetlands Institute for the ability to participate in the turtle release program. Each student received a tshirt, a certificate that allows them to name the turtle that they released into the natural environment, and a turtle medallion. The students were also shown how the young turtles were microchipped so marine experts can track the turtles into adult life.
Pagliughi attends the event on an annual basis, showing children how to properly handle the turtles, and release them into the marshes at the Wetlands Institute.
AVALON TRUCKS IN SAND TO HELP READY BEACHES FOR HOLIDAY
Cubbler Finishes 74 Mile Run To Avalon To Raise Money For Charities
2008 Memorial Day Ceremony
AVALON TRUCKS IN SAND TO HELP READY BEACHES FOR HOLIDAY
Avalon's Community Center hosts Senior Jamboree on May 8 2008.
Harry Clayton of Avalon honored as 2008 Outstanding Senior of the Year
David Lutes sworn in by Mayor Pagliughi, wife Cynthia holding the bible
