The Townsend’s Inlet Bridge is lit by late afternoon sun on a summer day, looking south toward Avalon, from Sea Isle City.
GOOD NEWS FOR FLOOD INSURANCE POLICIES IN STONE HARBOR: After dropping to a Level 7 rating last April when Community Rating System points earned after Superstorm Sandy expired, the Borough of Stone Harbor now expects to qualify for at least the Level 5 rating it had before. Thanks to the efforts of Stone Harbor Community Rating System liaison Ray Poudrier and municipal engineering firm DeBlasio & Associates, the borough may even qualify for a better Level 4 rating. The Federal Emergency Management Agency must complete its own review to confirm the borough’s new rating level. Each level on the CRS system earns flood insurance policy holders in the borough a 5% premium discount.
CAPE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM intends to merge with Cooper University Health System. The proposed merger must undergo a state review process before it can move forward. At a recent public hearing representatives from the hospitals and officials from Cape May County spoke in support of the merger. Cape Regional Health System operates Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, along with a network of other care centers throughout the county.
OCEAN WATER TEMPERATURES are about 42 degrees right now. Gradually increasing sunlight will slowly warm our ocean waters, which usually reach the upper 70s during the summer. But if you’d like to experience a very chilly dip in the ocean, check out the details on the Stone Harbor SHiver below!
IF YOU’RE A FAN OF SEA TURTLES you’ll want to attend a bruncheon fundraiser at ICONA Avalon on Saturday, February 24th, at 11:30am. Sea Turtle Recovery has saved more than 100 sea turtles with shark bite injuries, trash ingestion, lung infections, and more since 2016. The fundraiser event will feature videos and discuss STR’s efforts and the sea turtles they have saved. Bruncheon tickets are available here: https://seaturtlerecovery.org/2024/01/03/south-jersey-bruncheon-2024/
GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON! Just about everywhere you look there are preparations being made for the upcoming season. Road and utility work is underway; bridges are being maintained and repaired; new homes are being completed; rental properties are being upgraded. If you need to schedule work at your property, don’t wait! Beat the last-minute rush—call your contractor or service provider now. Need a recommendation? Call or email me!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Avalon History Center: Nostalgia Night—Love is in the Air. Stories of romance in Avalon. Rock n’ Chair, Friday, February 16, 6pm-7pm.
- Sea Turtle Bruncheon, ICONA Avalon, Saturday, February 24th, 11:30am to 2pm. Tickets available here: https://seaturtlerecovery.org/2024/01/03/south-jersey-bruncheon-2024/
- Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show, Atlantic City Convention Center, February 28 to March 3.
- SHopitude Weekend in Stone Harbor. Deals, steals, and summer previews; enjoy delicious bites and sips. Downtown Stone Harbor, Friday-Sunday, March 8-10.
- Stone Harbor Shiver Pre Party, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, Friday, March 15th, 6pm to 9pm.
- Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge. Assemble behind Fred’s Tavern before noon, then parade to the beach. Shiver Showdown in the Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, 96th & First Avenue. At 1:30pm the cannon sounds and the Polar Plunge begins. Saturday, March 16th, 12pm to 3pm.
- Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March 23; Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30. https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Easter
- Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6th.
- Ice Skating in Avalon! ICONA Avalon, Friday & Saturday, 12pm-8pm, Sunday, 12pm-6pm, through February.
- Dance Toning, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, 9am.
- Sit and Be Fit, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:15am.
- Chair Yoga, 39th Street Tennis Building, Tuesdays, 10am.
- Sit and Be Fit, 81st Street Recreation Center, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am.
- Move and Groove, 81st Street Basketball Pavilion, Wednesdays, 11am.
- HIIT Fitness Class, 81st Street Basketball Pavilion, Thursdays, 4:15pm.
New Listings:
10017 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $6,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240397
412 42nd Street, Avalon, $8,449,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240373
Properties Under Contract:
226 24th Street, W, Avalon, $1,765,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232791
178 33rd Street, Avalon, $4,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231693
7488 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $4,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232292
