Stephen C. Ludlam American Legion Post 331 will participate in Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies this weekend in both Avalon and Stone Harbor. Photo from Stephen C. Ludlam American Legion Post 331.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IS HERE! We’re all looking forward to a three-day weekend to kick start the summer season! The early forecast shows a chance of rain showers part of the weekend, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s the rest of the time! Catch some of the many events here on the island, or the Memorial Day parades and ceremonies (see below for details.)
MARABELLA’S RESTAURANT has closed. After 50 years, owner Angelo Marabella has officially retired, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. The property has been sold, but future plans for it are unknown. There are, of course, other great dining options available on the island, such as Spiaggetta, which was just included in NJ.com’s list of the 50 greatest Italian restaurants in New Jersey!
A 100-FOOT BARGE hauling scrap appliances caught fire while transiting Delaware Bay earlier this week, enroute to a recycling facility. The US Coast Guard and several commercial entities responded to fight the blaze, which burned overnight. FDNY fireboat “Bravest” was dispatched to the scene, making the trip from New York City down the New Jersey coastline, stopping to refuel in Cape May, and then transiting the Cape May Canal in order to reach the fire near Cross Ledge in Delaware Bay. The fireboat is capable of pumping up to 6,000 gallons of water per minute, and operated 20 hours on the scene, applying over 1 million gallons of water to the fire before being released.
THE SUMMER BUCKET LIST! It’s time…grab a pencil and paper and make your very own Summer Bucket List! What would you like to be sure to do this summer? Watch a sunrise on the beach? Take your grandchild fishing? Try a new restaurant with friends? Whatever it is, make a note of it, make it a priority, and make time for it! Summer is here..set aside time to enjoy it!
SUMMER TIPS FOR ON AND AROUND THE ISLAND:
- No Turn On Red is in effect at all traffic lights on the island.
- Stone Harbor Boulevard has been repaved, restriped, and restricted to 35mph–and a new speed bump has been added near the Wetlands Institute, so use caution. Avalon Boulevard remains 50mph.
- Bring reusable bags with you. A new state law eliminates one-time-use bags, so you’ll need your own when you go shopping for groceries or other items.
LAST CHANCE FOR BEACHTAGS at pre-season rates! Season tags increase after May 31st, and can be purchased in person, or online.
- Purchase Avalon tags here: https://jersey-cape-
tags.myshopify.com/ collections/ currentbeachtagsbadges/ products/avalon-2022-seasonal- beach-tag - Purchase Stone Harbor tags here: https://jersey-cape-
tags.myshopify.com/ collections/ currentbeachtagsbadges/ products/stone-harbor-2022- seasonal-beach-tag
WORK CONTINUES on Avalon’s beach sand backpassing project, but will pause from Thursday (May 26th) through Monday (May 30th.) As much sand as possible will put in place prior to the weekend, when all beach paths will be open. Beach work will resume the morning of Tuesday, May 31st.
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS: Avalon’s Memorial Day Parade will begin at 9am Monday, May 30th, at 32nd & Dune Drive, and proceed north along Dune Drive to 21st Street. A Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Veteran’s Plaza immediately after the parade concludes. Stone Harbor will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Stone Harbor Firehouse at 11am Monday, May 30th. A Memorial Day Parade will follow at 12 noon.
A SPECIAL THANKS: As we enjoy the holiday weekend, take some time to reflect upon and thank those who protect and serve our country, and especially those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Stone Harbor Beach Opening Color Run, 95th Street beach, Saturday, May 28th, 9am registration, run starts at 10am.
- Stone Harbor Museum Grand Opening, Saturday, May 28th, 10am. Stop by and see the newly renovated Museum, including a variety of Stone Harbor history displays.
- Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Community Open House, 127 26th Street, 11am-2pm, Saturday, May 28th.
- Stone Harbor Lifeguard Tryouts, 95th Street & the beach, Sunday, May 29th, 10am. Info & application here: https://stoneharbornj.org/
2022-lifeguard-tryouts- scheduled-for-sunday-may-29th/ ?fbclid= IwAR0GLoDuRjFQe9OAQwsU4wxG_ slWP3JSNDqn3tgDRKZLeg8Aa0SuUrd gzCQ - Turtle Trot 5k & 2-Mile Fun Run, Sunday, May 29th. Register at https://raceroster.com/events/
2022/60233/stone-harbor- turtle-trot-5k - Strawberry Festival, Sweet Jersey Strawberry Desserts & Springer’s Ice Cream, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 95th & Third Avenue, Sunday, May 29th, 6pm to 8pm. www.StMarysStoneHarbor.org
- Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Avalon, Monday, May 30th, 9am. Parade begins at 32nd & Dune Drive and heads north on Dune Drive to 21st Street, with the ceremony to follow at Veterans Plaza.
- Memorial Day Ceremony, Stone Harbor Firehouse, Monday, May 30th, 11am.
- Memorial Day Parade, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 30th, 12 noon.
- Stone Harbor Fire Department Open House, Thursday, June 2nd, 7pm-8pm.
- Stone Harbor Farmers Market, Water Tower Lot, 95th Street & Second Avenue, Sunday, June 5th, 8am-12:30pm.
- Avalon Garden Club 38th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 11th, 10am to 2pm. www.AvalonGardenClub.org.
- Beach Movie, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” June 28th, 30th Street Beach, dusk.
New Listings:
700 First Avenue, 317, Avalon, $949,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221539
448 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $1,155,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221509
414 Old Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $1,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221479
862 First Avenue, 3, Avalon, $1,349,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221542
1116 Stone Harbor Blvd., 309, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,925,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221504
2511 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,149,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221525
19 Flamingo Drive, Avalon, $6,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221538
Properties Under Contract:
733 21st Street, Avalon, $1,475,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221098
318 83rd Street, #9, Stone Harbor, $1,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221546
59 W. 30th Street, Avalon, $2,999,999, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221447
Properties Sold:
7900 Dune Drive, 305, Avalon, $335,000, SOLD MLS#: 214391
9629 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,625,000, SOLD MLS#: 211753
2109 Harbor Avenue, Avalon, $3,005,000, SOLD MLS#: 220719
238 59th Street, Avalon, $3,415,000, SOLD MLS#: 220632
4816 5th Avenue, Avalon, $10,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 203828
