Admittedly, I was never a big fan of the Grateful Dead. Despite that, it’s hard here not to quote them: “What a long, strange trip it’s been.”

The Primary Election for Stone Harbor Council is set for July 7, with Mayor Judith Davies-Dunhour running for re-election. There is a contested election for two, three-year council seats open with three candidates running; Joselyn Rich, Reese Moore and newcomer Robin Casper.

Stone Harbor was his childhood playground. Now it’s his professional domain.

The Avalon Borough Council unanimously approved the 2020 municipal budget during its meeting on April 8. The new budget was presented with no tax increase, the elimination of the last general obligation serial bond, and finances necessary for capital improvement projects needed throughout the town.