Public Notice Archive
In accordance with New Jersey Public Law 2025, Chapter 72 (S-4654/A-5878), the Avalon Free Public Library publishes all required public notices on a dedicated webpage. Effective March 1, 2026, archived notices will remain publicly accessible on this page for at least one year after posting.
June 12, 2026
SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBLICATION
Attention is directed to the fact that a summary or synopsis of the audit report, together with the recommendations, is the minimum required to be published by N.J.S. 40A:5-7. Summary or Synopsis of the 2025 Audit Report of the Borough of Avalon Free Public Library as required by N.J.S. 40A:5-7.
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET - REGULATORY BASIS
| Balance | Balance | |
| Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | |
| Assets | ||
| Cash in Bank and Investments | 2,662,270.87 | 2,216,086.98 |
| Petty Cash and Change Funds | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 2,662,370.87 | 2,216,186.98 | |
| Liabilities and Fund Balance | ||
| Liabilities: | ||
| Accounts Payable | 44,920.62 | 80,639.19 |
| Accrued Salaries and Wages | 97,120.22 | 105,549.06 |
| Total Liabilities | 142,040.84 | 186,188.25 |
| Fund Balances: | ||
| Designated for Capital Outlay | 1,373,000.00 | 1,176,000.00 |
| Unrestricted | 1,147,330.03 | 853,998.73 |
| Total Fund Balances | 2,520,330.03 | 2,029,998.73 |
| 2,662,370.87 | 2,216,186.98 |
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - REGULATORY BASIS
| Year 2025 | Year 2024 |
Revenues and Other Income Realized | ||
Borough of Avalon - Appropriation | $ 5,774,688.21 | $5,315,079.93 |
Interest Income | 23,100.32 | 1,956.56 |
Donations | 5,183.06 | 1,975.06 |
Miscellaneous Revenues | 305.93 | 265.00 |
State Aid for Libraries | 673.00 | 671.00 |
Total Revenues | 5,803,950.52 | 5,319,947.55 |
Expenditures | ||
Salaries and Benefits | 1,437,315.18 | 1,401,058.97 |
Library Operations | 878,702.12 | 829,326.48 |
Building and Utilities | 366,386.00 | 353,987.55 |
Library Board Expenditures | 125,430.36 | 122,840.28 |
Capital Outlay | 167,450.56 | 133,940.39 |
Total Expenditures | 2,975,284.22 | 2,841,153.67 |
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures | 2,828,666.30 | 2,478,793.88 |
Fund Balance January 1 | 2,029,998.73 | 2,036,753.85 |
Transfers in/(Out) |
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| Transfer of Excess Library Surplus (NJSA 40:54-15a) | (2,338,335.00) | (2,485,549.00) |
Fund Balance December 31 | $2,520,330.03 | $2,029,998.73 |
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. None
The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of the audit of the Borough of Avalon Free Public Library, County of Cape May, for the year 2025. This report, submitted by Michael S. Garcia, Registered Municipal Accountant, of Ford, Scott & Associates, L.L.C. is on file at the Library's office and may be inspected by any interested person.
For a scanned copy of the official synopsis, click the link below.
Friday April 17, 2026
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED - BKP Architects
The Trustees of the Free Public Library of the Borough of Avalon (the “Trustees”) has awarded a Contract without competitive bidding for professional services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). The Trustees retained BKP Architects to provide schematic design services as requested by the Avalon Free Public Library. The amount charged for these services will be determined in accordance with the Proposal between the parties on file with the Secretary to the Trustees. The work to be performed pursuant to the Proposal will be effective until such time as the work described is complete or either party gives written notice to the other of termination, but such contract will not exceed a term of one year.
This Proposal and the Resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the offices of the Secretary to the Trustees, located in the Borough of Avalon.
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED - DeBlasio & Associates
The Trustees of the Free Public Library of the Borough of Avalon (the “Trustees”) has awarded a Contract without competitive bidding for professional services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). The Trustees retained DeBlasio & Associates to provide land surveying services as requested by the Avalon Free Public Library. The amount charged for these services will be determined in accordance with the Proposal between the parties on file with the Secretary to the Trustees. The work to be performed pursuant to the Proposal will be effective until such time as the work described is complete or either party gives written notice to the other of termination, but such contract will not exceed a term of one year.
This Proposal and the Resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the offices of the Secretary to the Trustees, located in the Borough of Avalon.