Major Announcements & Directives
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Single Use Container Ban Starts May 4
The statewide ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam food-service products as well as request-only use of plastic straws is set to go into effect on May 4.
Avalon Public Buildings to Require Masks for Visitation August 9th
Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 numbers in Cape May County, the Borough of Avalon will require members of the public to wear a mask when they enter a public building, including Borough Hall, Public Works, Community Hall, or the Public Safety Complex starting Monday, August 9th.
Avalon Continues Executive Order Regulating Hours of Public Spaces
(Avalon, NJ)— Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi has signed Executive Order 2021-07 that restricts access to the beach and boardwalk during certain hours until further notice.
Jitney Service Returns to the Seven Mile Beach July 9th
(Avalon/Stone Harbor)—Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi and Stone Harbor Mayor Judy Davies-Dunhour have announced the resumption of the Jitney transportation service between both communities.
COVID-19 Update
As of today, May 24, Governor Murphy announced the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.