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: 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/
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: https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/collections/currentbeachtagsbadges
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.
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. Visit www.cleanoceanaction.org to register.
- 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).
- 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: 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.
- 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: https://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.
New Listings:
264 34th Street, East, Avalon, $1,575,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230899
792 Sunrise Drive, East, Avalon, $2,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230874
311 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230903
227 22nd Street, Avalon, $3,349,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230908
137 111th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230885
11100 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230886
125 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230883
115 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230884
327 88th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230904
10809 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $7,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230872
105 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $14,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230882
Properties Under Contract:
28 Linden Lane, Stone Harbor, $1,245,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212695
133 Meadowview Lane, Avalon Manor, $1,350,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230739
289 66th Street, East Unit, Avalon, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222949
587 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $5,599,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230684
501 42nd Street, Avalon, $8,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230366
Properties Sold:
1559 First Avenue, Avalon, $2,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 230902
301 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,175,000, SOLD MLS#: 230004
