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The HeraM and The Lantern

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Not Just Services, But Amenities Too

By Ellsworth Armacost AVALON - The borough has several major projects aimed at bettering community life through improving municipal services as the IfBOs begin "We are looking forward with great anticipation to the start of a $5 million Farmer’s home Administration financed project that will completely revamp our aging sewer and water distribution system. One of the most visible signs of this project will be the construction of a new 250,000 gallon water tank at the 13th St. borough property where a standpipe is now located. Any pipes found old and leaking will be replaced so that all sanitary sewers and water lines will be right >ip to snuff. ANOTHER VERY important project for the borough is the dredging project in our backbay areas. Navigation is very difficult if not impossible in many of these areas and the * 10-year maintenance dredging permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will allow us to dredge to a depth of six feet below mean low water. The bottom sand from his dredging project will hopefully be used to bolster a critical beach erosion problem at llth St. We have gotten permission from the U.S. Department of Interior and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to use any portion of the beach from 8th SI. to 16th St. depending upon need. With $100,000 in state aid Dredging (From Page 1) to point out that funding from the Court House wasn't in the cards. "We’re broke." he reportedly told the officials, explaing the current economic pinch pervades the county. THE SOLONS also plan to express their chagrin in ^letter form to the governor. '"We’re all united in our stand about this," Mr. Armacost said. "The state hasn’t done its job. There's threat to life everytime someone transists the inlet, and we believe the state should be funding the entire cost 100 per cent.” He did concede, however, that short of the state's funding $250,000 per inlet. "We’re willing to go with a 75-25 per cent funding arrangement " Under such a proposal, the state would contribute $187,500; the county $31,250 and each affected municipality

$15,625.

BUT. AGAIN, I say I believe the state should fund the entire $250,000 because it’s their inaction that has caused the problem." the Avalon mayor emphasized. "The people of Sea Isle, Avalon, Stone Harbor and North Wildwood all pay borough tax, county tax and state tax," noted Avalon Councilman Phillip Judyski "That’s taxation three ways." NR I;KEaRT of North Wildwood, wanted to know "What happens to all the amrine taxes, the marine fuel taxes, and fees for licenses?" "I say again" reiterated Mr. Armacost. "this is the type of action that makes me consider the possibility of seceding from the state. "Trenton is worse to deal with than Washington,

we will be repaving Dune Dr. from 70th to 80th St. This will help keep the borough streets up to par and in safe driving condition. SINCE JULY I when a new Mayor-Council form of government was instituted in the borough, many other projects have been put into action. Council President Stewart Gray Jr., has guided council in the

fertilization of this important vegetation. AN ACTIVE Environmental Commission helps to keep a watchful eye on projects and properties all with an eye on protecting Avalon’s most valuable asset, the natural environment Housing construction continues throughout the borough. Land values have soared as more and more

“Municipal services are second to none

and improvements made." writing and passage of new legislation aimed at benefitting Avalon residents. Among the projects begun in July is a revised Civil Defense program. A staff of 21 has detailed plans for any type of emergency that could be encountered by the citizens of Avalon. A six-wheel drive vehicle capable of aiding in transportation of people from low-lying areas in emergency situations is now in operational order. The entire job of rebuilding and getting this vehicle was done by borough em

ployees.

Employees of the borough - both public works and police personnel — have signed two-year labor agreements with the borough, insuring good municipal service for the coming years. The labor contracts were negotiated by borough administrator Bernard Grady and several members of borough

council.

MUNIC IPAL SERVICES also include a contingent of lifeguard personnel in summer who guard the thousands of bathers at this popular resort , As a result of action taken by borough council, two local contractors have initiated an agreement to attach borough-owned snow plows to their heavy trucks to provide the borough with immediate snow removal. This concept is unique in Cape May County and gives the resident of Avalon assurance that streets will be clean as soon as possible after a heavy snow storm. Police have undertaken several important projects aimed at helping senior citizens living alone. The Seniors Alone program daily provides contact with police and older people living alone. In event of illness or other need, these 'people will be better able to contact police and medical services. A JUVENILE All) program was initiated in the police department This program will help juveniles with any problem in order to keep them from going to court. The program is seen as a progressive one by community leaders Zero break-ins is the target of another police crime prevention unit, according to Police Chief Joseph Foley. A team of officers will, at the homeowner’s request, make an on-site inspection of any residence in Avalon and give recommendations as to the safety and security of the home’s lock

system

As in the past, Avalon continues to take a very active stance in promoting sand dune stabilization projects. Dune grass is planted on a regular basis, in fact the state has given $19,000 to the borough to

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people seek the peace and quiet of the ocean and bayfront in Avalon. Municipal services are second to none and improvement arc plways being made. We in Avalon pride ourselves in offering our residents a year round recreation program, and this doesn’t just mean a basketball court and baseball diamond. We offer Christmas. Easter and Halloween parties for all borough youngsters as well as adult dance — all in addition to daily recreational opportunities. We have both summer and

winter recreation director This gives us service on par with or superior to any municipality in the county at fair cost. MUNICIPAL TENNIS courts are maintained in excellent condition in the northern part of town These border on Ocean Dr where road work performed by the county will make the road linking Avalon and northern resorts a first-clask road Open lantf has been preserved in many areas around the borough This will ensure that every resident has a place to enjoy the seashore environment. This includes a Community Park at 75th St., the Baypark Marina, and the unique high sand dune area — perhaps the only one of its kind in New Jersey We expect that every passing month will make Avalon an even more attractive place to live as we continue to give our residents not just the services but a few of the amenities they have come to expect from their borough government Ellsworth Armacost is mayor qf Avalon.

Young To Head Fox Campaign COURT HOUSE - Republican Congressional candidate Beech Fox has announced the appointment of George C. Young as his fulltime campaign manager Young who will be responsible for the day-today operation of the campaign, is a lifelong resident of Cape May County, now living in Ocean City. Mr Young wis chairman of the Great American Sniokcout in the county recently on behalf of the American Cancer Society. In 1978 he was the coordinator in Cape May County for Young New Jerseyans for (U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Bell) "I’m working for Beech Fox because the time is right for a change in Congress," Mr Young said of the county sheriff.

Reminder The Herald is published on Wednesday. but all community interest news items must reach the newspaper office by the previouN Thursday's mail to be considered for publication

‘No Contest’ Is Plea In Killing COURT HOUSE - Timothy Pittman, 29. of Norristown. Pa . plefcded no contest Monday in Superior Court to charges that he beat a 43 yeair^ld Philadelphia man to death on a deserted stretch of Diadtond Beach (Lower Townihip) last July 29 Pittman, a supermarket loading clerli and formerly from North Carolina, in addition, pleaded guilty to assault with attempt to rape the victim's 39-yearl old companion The dead man, Charles Young, was the fat hie r of ■ nine children Pittman told Jlidgc James O'Neill he didn’t remember the killirig or attempted rape. I in dicating he was hif^h on alcohol and marijuana at the time He didn't know either victim Judge O'Neill is scheduled to decide whether nr not to accept Pitman’s plea March to The accused faces a possible 23-year prison sentence

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