Skyline on fire! The setting sun lit the Atlantic City skyline ablaze on Sunday evening. With just the right angle between the sun and the glass buildings, the intense orange glow was reflected back to Avalon. The southern tip of Sea Isle City can be seen across Townsend’s Inlet.
AVALON’S ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL benefitted from sunny, dry weather, which brought a solid crowd to the event on Saturday. Near perfect conditions lasted throughout the three-day weekend, with clear skies, crisp, dry air, and gentle breezes. It sure feels like fall—and the occasional scent of woodsmoke from a fireplace completes the feeling!
BEACHES REMAIN CLOSED: Avalon’s north-end beaches from 12th to 20th Street, and nearly all of Stone Harbor’s beaches, remain closed after northeast winds and rain from Ian caused significant beach erosion. In some areas there are drop-offs that exceed ten feet, while other areas have lesser damage. If walking the beach use caution, and follow all signage in closed areas. Stay tuned for future updates on beach restoration efforts.
EXTENDED PERIODS OF RAINFALL from Hurricane Ian two weeks ago helped ease drought conditions in much of New Jersey, but not Cape May County. Despite several days of rain, southern Cape May County remains in “moderate drought” status, while most of the state is now in the “abnormally dry” status. After thunderstorms on Thursday, sunny, dry weather is expected to remain through most this week, with a chance of more rain again next week.
BRIDGE REPAIRS are a common event around the island, and this off season is no different. The Great Channel Bridge, which carries Ocean Drive from the southern end of Stone Harbor across Hereford Inlet to North Wildwood, will receive $4.9 million in upgrades to its superstructure and fenders. The much smaller 104th Street Bridge in Stone Harbor will undergo a $464,000 repair to correct a sinkhole that has developed in one of its travel lanes.
CAPE MAY SEASHORE LINES is running several fall train rides aboard vintage rail equipment that used to ply the rails from the barrier islands to Camden every day. This fall’s trains include Halloween Fun rides on October 15th in nearby Richland, the Wizard’s Express departing from Tuchahoe Friday through Sunday, October 28th to 30th, the Ice Cream Express in Tuchahoe on Saturday, November 12th, and Murder on the Seashore Lines Express, also on Saturday, November 12th. Visit https://www.seashorelines.org/events for details, schedules, and fairs.
MISSED LAST WEEKEND’S SEAFOOD FESTIVAL? Check out the Belly Buster at Carmen’s Seafood in Sea Isle City this Saturday, October 15th. For $44.95 patrons can enjoy an endless supply of fresh cooked seafood on the water, as Carmen’s wraps up the 2022 season. The annual end-of-season event is great for the serious seafood eater!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Murder Mystery Dinner Party: “Best Laid Plans.” The Reeds at Shelter Haven, includes 3-course plated dinner. Saturday, October 15th, 6pm. https://www.reedsatshelterhaven.com/newsitems/murder-mystery-dinner-party/
- Avalon Fall Dune Grass Planting. Volunteers should report outside Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am, Saturday, October 22nd. Please RSVP to Chuck McDonnell (609-967-3066) or Sue Keen (609-967-5924) to sign up. Rain date, Sunday, October 23rd.
- Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps, Stone Harbor and Avalon, 9am to 12:30pm, Saturday, October 22nd. For more info and registration: https://cleanoceanaction.org/aboutbeachsweeps
- Pickleball with the Police, 8th Street Courts, Monday, October 24th, 3pm-6pm. ahagner@avalonboro.org to register.
- Wizard’s Express, Tuckahoe Train Station, Friday-Sunday, October 28th-30th. https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Wizards
- Stone Harbor Business District Trick or Treat, Saturday, October 29th, 11am to 4pm.
- Avalon Trunk or Treat. Costume Parade, Hayrides on the Beach, Cotton Candy, Caramel Apples, 30th Street Parking Lot, Avalon Community Hall. Saturday, October 29th, 5pm to 7pm.
- Ice Cream Express, Tuckahoe Train Station, Saturday, November 12th. https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Ice-Cream
- Murder on the Seashore Lines Express, Tuckahoe Train Station, Saturday, November 12th. https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Murder
New Listings:
233-235 99th Street, D, Stone Harbor, $449,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223138
570 21st Street, 1st Floor, Avalon, $1,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223144
211 26th Street, Avalon, $2,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223124
213 26th Street, Avalon, $2,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223125
137 109th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223148
587 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $5,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223158
Properties Under Contract:
1819 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223012
Sold:
8001 Second Avenue, 102, Stone Harbor, $575,000, SOLD MLS#: 221821
66 E. 20 Street, 210, Avalon, $1,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 222570
274 51st Street, Avalon, $2,225,000, SOLD MLS#: 222380
11833 Paradise Drive, Stone Harbor, $7,795,000, SOLD MLS#: 211666
100 70th Street, Avalon, $11,885,000, SOLD MLS#: 220766
