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Current News: 04/27/2023
An aerial view of Avalon shows the newly widened beach (right)
compared to the narrow existing beach. See below for more. (Photo
courtesy Borough of Avalon.)
BEACH REPLENISHMENT WORK is in full swing now,
with crews pumping sand 24 hours a day.
IN AVALON: Sand
is being added to the beach, and work has progressed southward of
13th Street as of Tuesday. Finished beaches are noticeably wider than
before! The beach and access paths are closed in the immediate vicinity
of the work, and then reopened as work progresses southward.
IN STONE
HARBOR: Pipe will be placed on the beach in preparation for
pumping operations in Stone Harbor, and temporary signage will be
installed. Sand pumping operations will shift to Stone Harbor when work
is completed in Avalon, anticipated sometime next month.
NBC10 in Philadelphia ran a story on the local beach
fill project.
Watch it here
The dredge "Texas," at work in Townsend's Inlet, pumping sand for the
Avalon/Stone Harbor beachfill.
THIRTY
DAYS UNTIL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! The summer season will kick
off soon—you can feel it on the island. There's a "buzz" of activity as
final preparations are made, properties are prepared, streets are being
repaved, and landscapes and flower beds are bursting with new growth and
bright colors. Boats are being readied for the water, lifeguard stands
will soon line the beach, and local restaurants and merchants are ready
to welcome you.
TENANTS—MAKE YOUR VACATION
PLANS!
There are still some great rental options available. Need a
three-bedroom for a June getaway? How about a couple of weeks in
September to relax? We've got rentals available—but don't wait! Call
or email me today!
RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS—GET
'EM READY! With the season drawing near it's time to make sure
your rental property is in top condition for your tenants. Post your
fire inspection sticker; make sure your cable tv is on and working; log
on to your wifi, post the username and password on the refrigerator and
share it with me so we can keep it on file; make sure your outside
shower is turned on; have your pool opened early and checked by your
pool service to make sure it's running properly before tenants arrive;
have your HVAC company perform a preventive maintenance check on your
air conditioning system; schedule your landscaper, weed control company,
and pest control company; schedule a spring cleaning and provide your
cleaning service with your rental schedule; make sure you have enough
new trash receptacles (see the new requirements below) . Avoid issues
and provide your paying guest with the best experience possible. Need a
recommendation on a contractor or service provider? Call or email me.
ALL PROPERTY OWNERS—Be sure you
understand the new requirements for trash and recycling carts, which go
into effect in both Avalon and Stone Harbor next month. Most
importantly, make sure you have enough new carts to handle trash and
recycling material generated during periods of peak occupancy at your
property. See the Trash Cart FAQs below:
Avalon Trash Cart FAQ
Stone Harbor Trash Cart FAQ:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Spring Into Summer Stone Harbor Market. Boats,
water sports, bikes, fishing info, backyard BBQ, local breweries, live
music. Water Tower Plaza, Saturday, April 29th, 10am to 4pm.
Southern NJ Coast Guard Ball, 75th Anniversary of
Recruit Training in Cape May, US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May,
April 29, 2023.
Info and tickets here
Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside
May 5th through May 14th. Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.
Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale, Avalon
Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive, Saturday,
May 6th, 8am to 3pm.
Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up,
Monday, May 8th. Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
Avalon Townwide Yard Sale, sponsored by Avalon Garden
Club. Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine.
Participant fee $10. Applications.
Avalon Community Paper Shredding,
Avalon Public Works, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the
shredding truck is full.
Garden Club of Stone Harbor
Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor
Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.
Order info
here
Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police Department,
Saturday, May 13th, 10am.
Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab
Celebration Days, The Wetlands Institute, Saturday, May 13th to Sunday,
May 21st. Read More
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale,
9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm. $20 for a 16x16 space
(provide your own table). Call 609-368-0683 to reserve a space.
“Boardwalks: A Uniquely American Invention,”
Avalon History Center lecture, Saturday, May 20th, 3pm.
Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday,
May 27th, 9am.
Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk,
benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute.
Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up at RaceRoster.com.
Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community
Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm. Design & horticultural
exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. Read
More
Weekly Events:
Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning
July 11th.
Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts
at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th
4/20/2023
A welcome sight! The dredge "Texas" arrived in Avalon earlier this week, and sand pumping operations have begun! Work will continue around the clock until Avalon's beach replenishment is completed, and work will shift to Stone Harbor's beaches. (Photo by Herb Chambers, NJDEP, courtesy Borough of Avalon.)
MARKET STATS: The median sale price during
March 2023 was $2,462,500, up about 13% over March 2022, but down about
3% from February 2023. For more on the current market see the latest
Long & Foster Market Minute report: http://marketminute.longandfoster.com/Market-Minute/NJ/Avalon-Stone-Harbor.pdf
Airplanes flying to and from Atlantic City International Airport
often fly over the Southern New Jersey coast, providing mesmerizing
views. In this photo the Stone Harbor water tower is visible just left
of center, and Avalon's Armacost Park is visible in the upper left
corner. (Photo by Mark Leiser.)
A MASSIVE
campground fire occurred in Seaville, Cape May County last
week, after leaking propane ignited. Seaville Fire Company responded to
the wind driven fire, which destroyed 12 trailers and damaged 14 more,
and spread to nearby wooded areas. 26 fire departments responded to the
scene, including over 100 firefighters and multiple water tankers from
Cape May and Atlantic Counties, and the blaze was under control after
three hours. Firefighters remained on scene for seven hours, wetting
down hot spots. The fire serves as a good reminder to make sure your
smoke detectors are in good working order and that you have an
up-to-date fire extinguisher readily available.
PARKING METERS have been eliminated in Stone Harbor, in favor
of ParkMobile. The free app can be added to your smartphone and used to
pay for your parking spot. Find the app in the App Store or Google
Play.
THINK OUR MARKET IS TOO EXPENSIVE?
There are certainly many expensive properties on our island—BUT, there
are still affordable options! Check our the first "new listing" below,
for example. What a great way to experience all that Avalon offers, at
a price you might not expect! JUST OVER A MONTH to Memorial Day
Weekend! If you are planning to buy, sell, or rent this year, now is
the time! Let's talk. Please call or email me!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 22nd,
8:30am. Volunteers will meet at Avalon Community Hall, 30th Street and
Avalon Avenue, at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration. After the
Dune Grass planting there will be a bagged light lunch outside Community
Hall. Organizations and groups are encouraged to volunteer! Please
call Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066, no
later than April 11th, to sign-up.
Free Tree
Seedlings for Cape May County homeowners, Avalon Community
Hall, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am-12pm. 500 native tree seedlings are
available (arrive early).
Stone Harbor Beach
Sweep, rescheduled to Saturday, April 22nd, 9am to 12:30pm.
Visit www.cleanoceanaction.org
to register.
Spring Into Summer Stone Harbor
Market. Boats, water sports, bikes, fishing info, backyard
BBQ, local breweries, live music. Water Tower Plaza, Saturday, April
29th, 10am to 4pm.
Southern NJ Coast
Guard Ball, 75th Anniversary of Recruit Training in Cape May,
US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, April 29, 2023. Info and
tickets here:
http://coastguardcommunity.org/events/southern-new-jersey-coast-guard-ball/
Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up,
place items curbside May 5th through May 14th. Pick up begins May 15th
at 7am.
Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale,
Avalon Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive,
Saturday, May 6th, 8am to 3pm. Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up,
Monday, May 8th. Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
Avalon Townwide Yardsale, sponsored by Avalon Garden
Club. Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine. Participant fee
$10. Visit
www.avalongardenclub.org for an application.
Avalon Community Paper Shredding, Avalon Public Works,
Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the shredding truck is full.
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup
orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to
4pm. Order info here:
http://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police
Department, Saturday, May 13th, 10am. Garden Club of Stone Harbor
Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm.
Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show,
Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm. Design &
horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. www.avalongardenclub.org
Weekly Events:
Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning
July 11th.
Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts
at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.
4/13/2023
Brand new, and ready for you! Stone Harbor's
101st Street pavilion was completely rebuilt during the off season.
The next time you visit the island, stop by to enjoy the shade, the sea
breeze, and a panoramic view of the ocean and dunes!
55-INCH STRIPER CAUGHT! Stripers have shown up in local
waters, and while both "shorts" and "keepers" are being caught, a 55-inch
fish was the talk among local fishers this week. The huge striper was caught
and released in the Delaware Bay, and according to the Atlantic City Press,
it swam away. Perhaps it will be caught again someday!
NO MORE STONE HARBOR FIRE SIREN: Remember the days of
hearing the borough-wide fire siren sound, and stepping out of the house or
off the deck to see if you could spot fire trucks and see where they were
headed? As of last week, those days are a memory--Stone Harbor's fire siren
will no longer be activated for fire calls; instead, it will only be used
for Emergency Management purposes. The siren will be tested on the first
Wednesday of the month between noon and 1pm.
PROPERTY OWNERS—Be sure you understand the new requirements
for trash and recycling carts, which go into effect in both Avalon and Stone
Harbor next month. Most importantly, make sure you have enough new carts to
handle trash and recycling material generated during periods of peak
occupancy at your property. See the Trash Cart FAQs below:
Avalon Trash Cart FAQ:
Read More Stone Harbor Trash Cart FAQ:
Read More
THE CAPE MAY COUNTY ZOO has welcomed
"Ariel," a North American River Otter, who used to reside at the Kansas City
Zoo according to the Cape May County Herald. Another recent addition is a
baby Ring Tailed Lemur, born to mother "Falana" and father "Darwin." The
gender of the baby lemur is not yet known, but mom is taking good care of
her new baby. The Cape May County Zoo is a fantastic destination and is home
to a huge variety of animals and displays. It's open seven days a week and
admission is free. Donations to the zoo are always appreciated.
GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE!
Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now
available for purchase online. Order a set for your family and
have them shipped to your door!
Find them here
LESS THAN SEVEN WEEKS UNTIL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! If you
haven't already, it's time to make your 2023 vacation plans! Call or email
me now!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Avalon Beach Sweep, rescheduled to Saturday, April 15th, 9am-12:30pm. Register.Stone Harbor Job Fair, at participating businesses, Saturday, April 15th, 10am to 4pm. Stone Harbor job listings: Read More
Murder on the Seashore Lines & Spring Ice Cream Express Trains, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, April 15th. Read More
Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am. Volunteers will meet at Avalon Community Hall, 30th Street and Avalon Avenue, at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration. After the Dune Grass planting there will be a bagged light lunch outside Community Hall. Organizations and groups are encouraged to volunteer! Please call Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066, no later than April 11th, to sign-up.
Free Tree Seedlings for Cape May County homeowners, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am-12pm. 500 native tree seedlings are available (arrive early).
Stone Harbor Beach Sweep, rescheduled to Saturday, April 22nd, 9am to 12:30pm. Register.
Spring Into Summer Stone Harbor Market. Boats, water sports, bikes, fishing info, backyard BBQ, local breweries, live music. Water Tower Plaza, Saturday, April 29th, 10am to 4pm.
Southern NJ Coast Guard Ball, 75th Anniversary of Recruit Training in Cape May, US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, April 29, 2023. Info and tickets here:
Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th. Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.
Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale, Avalon Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive, Saturday, May 6th, 8am to 3pm.
Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up, Monday, May 8th. Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
Avalon Townwide Yardsale, sponsored by Avalon Garden Club. Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine. Participant fee $10. Visit www.avalongardenclub.org for an application.
Avalon Community Paper Shredding, Avalon Public Works, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the shredding truck is full.
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm. Order info here
Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police Department, Saturday, May 13th, 10am.
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm.
Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm. Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. www.avalongardenclub.org
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.
News: 4/6/2023
"Avalon Magic," as captured by Mac Groce. Thanks for sharing
this stunning photo with us, Mac!
BEACH REPLENISHMENT UPDATE! The dredge "Texas"
is currently undergoing maintenance work in New York, and is expected to
depart for Avalon about April 10th. By then other equipment is expected
to have arrived in the area. Sand pumping is expected to begin in Avalon
between April 12th and April 14th, and will continue around the clock
for 25 days, stopping only for unsafe weather or mechanical issues.
581,000 cubic yards of new sand are expected on Avalon's beaches, from
9th Street, working southward. About 1,000 linear feet of beach will be
closed surrounding the active work area. When sand pumping concludes in
Avalon around May 7th, two days of mobilization will be required to move
operations to Stone Harbor, where sand pumping will begin about May 9th.
Stone Harbor expects to receive 714,000 cubic yards of sand over 49 days
of round-the-clock pumping, concluding around June 27th.
HIGH WINDS AND HEAVY THUNDERSTORMS passed through the
area Saturday evening. Winds quickly picked up to an average of 30mph
and gusts to 60mph were observed. The line of storms moved through so
quickly that there was minimal damage in our immediate area. Other areas
saw numerous trees downed, and a water spout was confirmed in Atlantic
City.
NEW TRASH & RECYCLING CARTS will be
in use in both Avalon and Stone Harbor this season. Avalon will deliver
new trash and recycling carts to properties between May 1st and May
15th, while Stone Harbor property owners will need to purchase their own
carts. Be sure you have enough carts at your property to accommodate the
trash and recycling material generated during peak occupancy of your
property—especially if you are a rental property owner! See the FAQ for
each town for more information:
Avalon Trash Cart
FAQ:
Read More
Stone Harbor Trash Cart FAQ:
Read More
OCEAN DRIVE milling and paving work
continues between 62nd and 80th Streets; traffic is being detoured
around the work area, but residents will have access to their
properties. Work is expected to conclude at the end of this week.
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL NOISE! Stand on most any corner on
Seven Mile Island and chances are good you'll hear that beautiful
noise—the sound of new construction! It's the sound of hammers, saws,
drills, trucks delivering materials, and cranes raising them up, as an
army of tradespeople work to turn "sticks and bricks" into a finished
product. It's also an indicator of the strength of our local market, and
the desire of so many people to enjoy our island!
Perhaps
most exciting for us is watching our new office space—and the
residential units above—take shape!
HAVE A BUSINESS? Looking for a prestigious spot to locate on
Seven Mile Island? The new commercial space adjacent to our office—and
under construction right now—is available! Contact me for details!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Avalon Home and Land Owners Association Community Connections meeting, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 8th, 2023, 8:30am-11am.Avalon Recreation Department Easter Egg Scramble: Ages 1-4, 8th Street Playground; Ages 5-6, 10th Street Field; Ages 7-10, 12th Street Field. Saturday, April 8th, 10am sharp.
Harbor Hop 5K Run, 1M Run, 1M Walk, Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 8th, 9am. Info & registration
Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, April 8th. www.seashorelines.org/events
Stone Harbor Job Fair, at participating businesses, Saturday, April 15th, 10am to 4pm. Stone Harbor job listings: Read More
Murder on the Seashore Lines & Spring Ice Cream Express Trains, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, April 15th. Read More
Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am. Volunteers will meet at Avalon Community Hall, 30th Street and Avalon Avenue, at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration. After the Dune Grass planting there will be a bagged light lunch outside Community Hall. Organizations and groups are encouraged to volunteer! Please call Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066, no later than April 11th, to sign-up.
Free Tree Seedlings for Cape May County homeowners, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am-12pm. 500 native tree seedlings are available (arrive early).
Spring Into Summer Stone Harbor Market. Boats, water sports, bikes, fishing info, backyard BBQ, local breweries, live music. Water Tower Plaza, Saturday, April 29th, 10am to 4pm.
Southern NJ Coast Guard Ball, 75th Anniversary of Recruit Training in Cape May, US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, April 29, 2023. Info and tickets here
Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th. Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.
Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up, Monday, May 8th. Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm. Order info here
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm.
Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm. Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. www.avalongardenclub.org
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th