🌱 Why is Avalon considering a new boutique hotel ordinance now?

Good morning Avalon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why is Avalon considering a new boutique hotel ordinance now?
• How soon will Avalon’s share of the $99M beach project arrive?

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 6/1/2026 (insidernj.com) — Avalon is briefly highlighted in a statewide political roundup for an upcoming boutique hotel ordinance that’s set to be introduced, according to the Cape May Herald. While most of the briefing covers New Jersey politics and protests elsewhere, Avalon’s zoning move could shape future lodging and development in town.
   

• Ocean City's Beach Fill Project Starts in July, When Beaches... (capemaycountyherald.com) — Major federal beachfill work will start in Ocean City this July, with similar projects planned this summer for Sea Isle City and Strathmere. Avalon and Stone Harbor are also slated for future beach projects under a $99 million package announced by Rep. Jeff Van Drew, signaling continued investment in local shoreline protection.
   

---

📸 Around Avalon

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in Avalon

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday June 5

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
  2:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Saturday June 6

• Avalon Garden Club 42nd Annual Flower Show... →
  Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon
  10:00 am

Friday June 26

• Move and Groove — Avalon Department of Recreation →
  Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon
  9:00 am

---

📣 Avalon Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) Meeting →
  Cape May County, NJ Calendar
  2:00 pm
• Teen Video Game Club
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Teen Area
  3:00 pm
• Bedtime Boogie & Books
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
  6:30 pm

Thursday June 4

• Teen Board Game Night
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Teen Area
  3:00 pm
• Adult Game Night
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - TLC Makerspace
  6:00 pm
• The Reeds at Shelter Haven →
  The Reeds at Shelter Haven, 9601 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor
  7:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Lo-Fi Hangout
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Teen Area
  3:00 pm
• Dreamnight →
  Cape May County, NJ Calendar Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
  5:30 pm

Saturday June 6

• Canvas Bag Coloring
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Children's Room
  10:00 am
• Boston Whaler Showcase | MarineMax Ocean View →
  The Reeds at Shelter Haven, 9601 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wawa, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Stone Harbor. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Cape May Court House. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avalon here.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Stone Harbor

• Events for July 2026 – Borough of Stone Harbor (stoneharbornj.org)
• The Cleanest Beaches For New Yorkers To Enjoy (hudsonvalleypost.com)

Cape May Court House

• Behind the Scenes at Spielberg's New Summer Blockbuster (capemaycountyherald.com)
• Cape May Court House drug bust nets man after SWAT-backed raid uncovers cocaine, pills and mushrooms (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Cape Tech Junior Earns Spots in Elite Medical Programs After Years of Academic Excellence (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Sea Isle City

• USA TODAY Honors NJ Beaches in 10Best Readers' Choice Awards (wmmr.com)

---

Ok Avalon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook