AVALON BEACH UPDATE: As of the most recent update issued by the borough early this week, all Avalon beach paths are now open, thanks to overnight work for the sand backpassing project. Mayor McCorriston last week adjusted the work schedule to the overnight hours from 2am to 10am, in the interest of both public safety and efficiency. Beach work resumed in the predawn hours Monday morning, and headlights on construction vehicles could be seen navigating the beach in the dark. According to the borough, approximately 50% more sand is able to be moved during the overnight hours, compared to daytime work. Work is suspended daily at 10am when lifeguards come on duty, and will be suspended on weekends.
THE 2024 TAYLOR SWIFT COLLECTION debuted at the Stone Harbor Museum last week. Taylor spent her childhood years vacationing in Stone Harbor with her family, and played live at Coffee Talk and the now-gone Henny’s Restaurant. According to the Museum the collection includes photos of Swift as a child in Stone Harbor (provided by her family), four Midnights vinyls which put together create a clock display, a Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concert film poster, a Taylor Swift-inspired Peter Max poster, and a Midnights-themed guitar autographed by Taylor. Taylor’s father Scott Swift was an EMT with Stone Harbor Volunteer Fire Company. The museum is located at 9410 Second Avenue, and is open Monday through Sunday, 9am to 12 noon.
RAISING THE WETLANDS: Dredge material from a future IntraCoastal Waterway dredging project will be used to raise the level of wetlands between Seven Mile Island and Cape May Court House. A fall dredging project is expected to help deepen the ICW behind Avalon and Stone Harbor this fall, and dredge material will be added in a thin layer to existing wetland areas to help raise their elevation. Rising sea levels threaten the health of wetlands if they are not able to build up fast enough; adding a thin layer of dredge material enables them to cope with higher sea levels and flourish in the future.
TEEMING WITH LIFE! Check out nature surrounding Seven Mile Island, and you’ll be delighted to see it teeming with life everywhere you look. Ospreys are in their nests, the marsh grass is bright green, dolphins are often seen just beyond the surf, turtles are laying eggs, egrets search tide pools for food, and fish—from stripers to tuna—are being caught all around. What a magnificent display to see and enjoy!
MARRY THE HOUSE, DATE THE RATE: Are you holding off purchasing a shore home because of interest rates? After years of being spoiled by extremely low interest rates, today’s “average” interest rates may seem high in comparison. But in reality, rates move on a regular basis, and they dipped a bit again last month. Your mortgage rate doesn’t have to be permanent. Why not buy a shore house, enjoy it, and plan to refinance if rates drift lower? Let’s discuss ways to make your shore purchase affordable! Call or email me!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Avalon Historical Society Photo Contest Exhibit. See contest entries and winners. Avalon History Center, through June 30th.
- Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils on the Beach. A presentation for all ages, highlighting the importance of these fascinating creatures. Avalon Free Public Library, Thursday, June 20th, 11am.
- Thursdays at Surfside, Sensational Soul Cruisers, Surfside Park, Thursday, June 20th, 7pm.
- Avalon Historical Society Olde House Tour. Friday, June 21st, 1pm to 4pm. Call 609-967-0090 for tickets.
- Celebrating Summer: A Solstice Beachwalk. Start with a slide show and end with a beach walk! Avalon Community Hall, Friday, June 21st, 7:30pm.
- AHLOA Community Connections, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 22nd, 8:30am. Guest speaker Dr. Lenore Tedesco, The Wetlands Institute (9:30am). Information tables will be staffed before & after Dr. Tedesco’s talk.
- Garden Club of Stone Harbor Tour of Homes and Gardens, Saturday, June 22nd, 12:30pm to 4pm. Tickets are available for $40 are available at the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Suncatcher, Shorely Chic, and Nesting.
- Summer Solstice Festival. A night of fun to celebrate the arrival of summer. Surfside Park, Saturday, June 22nd, 5pm to 9pm.
- Still Surfin’—A Beach Boys Tribute Concert. A special concert for the Summer Solstice Festival. Surfside Park, Saturday, June 22nd, 7pm.
- Public Sail aboard AJ Meerwald, New Jersey’s tall ship. Sails from the Cape May Ferry Terminal, June 26th through July 7th. Tickets: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/
book/bayshorecenter/items/ 545778/calendar/2024/06/?full- items=yes&flow=566854 - Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, 8am to 12:30pm, Water Tower Lot.
- Every Monday-Saturday: Scavenger Hunt for children 2-12 at the Stone Harbor Museum. Every day that the Museum is open, Monday-Saturday, 9am-12pm. Sponsored by Mack’s Pizza of Stone Harbor.
- Every Thursday: Thursdays at Surfside concert at 7pm.
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9501 Sunset Drive, 7, Stone Harbor, $1,024,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241719
250 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241725
19 Flamingo Drive, Avalon, $11,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241751
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218 72nd Street, Avalon, $2,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241730
211 26th Street, 211, Avalon, $2,899,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241323
222 108th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,899,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240024
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