🌱 How much more will Stone Harbor homeowners pay in 2026 taxes?
Stone Harbor, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Stone Harbor! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more will Stone Harbor homeowners pay in 2026 taxes?
- What new federal beach work is planned for Avalon and Stone Harbor?
Also on today's calendar: Solo at the Water Star Grille at the Reeds and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy; a morning shower, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stone Harbor Budget Calls for 4.4% Local Tax Hike (capemaycountyherald.com) — Stone Harbor’s newly adopted 2026 budget will raise the local purpose tax rate by 4.4%, adding about $218 a year for a $1.5 million home and $290 when all taxes are combined. Officials cite higher insurance, salaries, and debt service as key drivers, while keeping overall spending within state budget caps. 
• Sea Isle City's beach replenishment project to start in June (downbeach.com) — Major beach replenishment work starts in June in Sea Isle City, with neighboring Strathmere also getting new sand to repair storm damage. For Stone Harbor residents, the key news is that federal funding is earmarked for future Army Corps beach projects in Avalon and Stone Harbor, with bids now being solicited.
📸 Around Stone Harbor
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★ Featured events ★
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The Reeds at Shelter Haven →
The Reeds at Shelter Haven, 9601 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor
7:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Solo at the Water Star Grille at the Reeds →
Water Star Grille, 9601 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor
11:00 am -
2026 OPENING WEEKEND — Store Menu →
Back Bay Seafood, 8305 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor
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Salt Marsh Safari
The Wetlands Institute 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
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Creature Feature
The Wetlands Institute 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
12:30 pm -
Aquarium Feeding
The Wetlands Institute 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
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Catch ‘o the Day
The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor
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Joe Napoli: Solo at Sax Lounge - The Reeds →
The Reeds at Shelter Haven, 9601 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor
7:00 pm
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Teen Video Game Club
Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Teen Area
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Youth Services Commission (YSC) Meeting →
Cape May County, NJ Calendar
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Salem Varsity Baseball @ Wildwood →
Wildwood High School, 4300 Pacific Ave, Wildwood
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LEGO @ the Library
Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Children's Room
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ICONA AVALON F&B posted a job opening for Expeditor in Avalon. Apply here.
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Cape May Court House. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stone Harbor here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Wildwood
- How the Wildwoods became a Jersey Shore staple — across 4 separate towns (whyy.org)
- GOP Candidates Outline Stances on Issues (capemaycountyherald.com)
Avalon
- New Jersey's New e-Bike Rules and Regulations as of July, 2026 (avalonboro.net)
Cape May Court House
- The Wrap: Utilities Business Model, FEMA Overhaul, State Bud... (capemaycountyherald.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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