“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: https://avalonboro.net/avalon-2023-trash-and-recycling-program-frequently-asked-questions-are-here/
- Stone Harbor Trash Cart FAQ: http://stoneharbornj.org/details-of-new-trash-and-recycling-receptacles-required-by-may-1st-2023/
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: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/StoneHarbor/HarborHop
- 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: https://stoneharborchamber.com/help-wanted
- Murder on the Seashore Lines & Spring Ice Cream Express Trains, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, April 15th. www.seashorelines.org/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).
- 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: https://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.
- 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: https://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
- 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.
New Listings:
2513 Dune Drive, Avalon, $799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230793
1451 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230835
319 41st Street, 319, Avalon, $2,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230822
153 24th Street, Avalon, $4,599,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230862
213 57th Street, Avalon, $5,800,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230814
46 W 9th Street, 36 W 9th St, Avalon, $6,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230836
Properties Under Contract:
133 27th Street, Avalon, $2,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221713
415 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230755
89 E 27th Street, Avalon, $6,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222900
Properties Sold:
264 41st Street, Avalon, $2,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 221868
281 69th Street, Avalon, $2,799,000, SOLD MLS#: 230136
488 21st Street, Avalon, $2,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 223032
26 W 13th Street, Avalon, $3,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 222942
10616 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,475,000, SOLD MLS#: 213804
