This beautiful fall sunset was captured by Mac Groce. Thanks for sharing it with us, Mac!
OFFSHORE WIND FARM UPDATE: Last week the Danish firm Orsted announced it was terminating its Ocean Wind 1 and Ocean Wind 2 projects off the Southern New Jersey coast. The company cited changing factors including “high inflation, rising interest rates, and supply chain bottenecks.” The Ocean Wind projects were the closest to Cape May County’s beaches and would have been visible from Avalon and Stone Harbor. More than two dozen remaining offshore wind lease sites stretch from South Jersey to Nantucket. The Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project, located ten miles off Atlantic County beaches, could begin producing power in 2028, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
“BEACH TO BAY” is the name of Cape May Brewing Company’s newest craft beer. Featuring hints of citrus, spice, and pine, Cape May Brewing Company says their new Double IPA craft brew is an ideal choice for summer days or cool fall nights. Cape May Brewing Company’s tasting room is located at 1250 Hornet Road at the Cape May Airport, and their craft beers can be found in local bars and restaurants. Cape May County is home to several craft breweries, plus a half dozen wineries.
MANDATORY LIFE JACKETS: A new rule in New Jersey requires all persons aboard boats under 26 feet long to wear US Coast Guard-approved life jackets while the vessel is in motion, during the cold water months from November 1st to May 1st. All rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are included in the new rule as well. Persons inside a vessel’s cabin are exempt. The goal of the rule, according to the NJ State Marine Police, is to prevent hypothermia deaths while decreasing risk to first responders during winter search and rescue operations.
AVALON HOLIDAY BEACH TAGS are available now! Holiday tags are an annual tradition, and make great stocking stuffers! Jersey Cape Tags, the company that manufactures Avalon’s holiday and regular season tags, is offering Holiday tags for online purchase. Visit https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/collections/currentbeachtagsbadges/products/avalon-2024-holiday-seasonal-beach-tag to purchase.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Exit Zero Jazz Festival. Various time & locations in Cape May, Friday-Sunday, November 10th-12th. Visit https://www.exitzerojazzfestival.com/ for details.
- Veteran’s Day Service, followed by Open House and Annual 50/50 Drawing. American Legion Post 331, 117th Street and Second Avenue, Saturday, November 11th, 12pm-1pm.
- Veteran’s Express, Cape May Seashore Lines. Veteran’s ride free with three guests! Richland Village Train Station, Saturday, November 11th, 11:11am and 1:11pm. Visit https://www.seashorelines.org/
- Stairway to the Stars: Climb Cape May Lighthouse on the evening of the new moon, when stars are more visible. Monday, November 13th, 8pm-10pm. Tickets $12 at the door only.
- Plan Ahead: Thanksgiving Weekend! Avalon’s Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday, and Stone Harbor’s Island Holiday are on the calendar for Thanksgiving Weekend. Details to follow!
- Avalon Volunteer Fire Department 110th Anniversary. Dedication of Fire House, Open House, Building & Truck Tours. Ribbon Cutting at 10am, Saturday, November 25th.
- The Santa Express! Take a ride aboard vintage rail equipment—with a special visit from Santa! Three dozen scheduled trains depart from Tuckahoe Station and Richland Station beginning Saturday, November 25th. Visit https://the-santa-express.com/ for train schedules and tickets.
New Listings:
No new listings.
Properties Under Contract:
45 Channel Road, Avalon Manor, $689,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231947
308 78th Street, East, Avalon, $1,949,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232857
121 32nd Street, Avalon, $4,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222962
Properties Sold:
125 80th Street, B-1, Avalon, $1,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 231838
1339 1st Avenue, Avalon, $2,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 231229
214 60th Street, Avalon, $3,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 232274
5188 Dune Drive, Avalon, $3,010,000, SOLD MLS#: 231743
54 W 23rd Street, Avalon, $4,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 223341
