Turtle fences along local roadways help keep egg laying diamondback terrapins safe. You can help, too! See below for more.
A MAJOR BEACH REPLENISHMENT PROJECT for Avalon and Stone Harbor has been announced by the US Army Corps of Engineers. A $15.8 million contract has been awarded to Norfolk Dredging Company for hydraulic beach replenishment to occur this summer. Sand will be dredged from Townsend’s Inlet and Hereford Inlet borrow sites and pumped onto Avalon and Stone Harbor beaches. In Avalon, approximately 941,032 cubic yards of sand will be placed from 9th Street to 28th Streets; In Stone Harbor approximately 538,867 cubic yards of sand will be placed from 98th to 114th Streets and from 120th Street to the terminal groin. Norfolk Dredging is expected to begin work after completing operations on a nearby project in Sea Isle City and Strathmere. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.
ACTRESS JANE SEYMOUR will be at Ocean Galleries this weekend, sharing the story behind her paintings. Seymour’s collection will be on display Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and 10% of all artwork sales will benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Cooper University Healthcare. Find more info and an RSVP form at https://go.oceangalleries.com/jane-seymour
IT’S TURTLE TIME! Please keep an eye open for turtle crossings while travelling local roadways! At this time of year diamondback terrapins seek high ground on which to lay eggs and often cross roadways while doing so. Although some of our roadways have turtle fences along them, turtles can still be found crossing in many areas. Please slow down to avoid them! If you’re inclined to help a turtle across the road, please take all necessary steps to ensure your own safety in traffic, and then cross the turtle in the direction it was headed.
SHE SAID YES! Christina was surprised when Connor proposed on the dock…as Miss Avalon pulled up with a boatload of cheering fans onboard! Watch the fun here! https://www.facebook.com/reel/988075414084312
STONE HARBOR RESTAURANT WEEK runs through June 14th. Enjoy an old favorite or try a new place! Check out participating restaurants and menus here: https://stoneharborchamber.com/restaurant-week
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Privateering in New Jersey During the American Revolution. Tennis Building, 250 39th Street, Thursday, June 11th, 1pm.
- Stone Harbor Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will offer dining specials through Saturday, June 13th.
- Spring into Summer Surfside Concert: The Rock N’ Roll Collective. The next generation of musicians ages 13-18 perform at Surfside Park. Bring chairs and blankets. Saturday, June 13th, 6pm.
- Avalon Historical Society 19th Olde House Tour. Featuring four churches and three homes, all built between 1892 and 1935. Friday, June 19th, 1pm to 4pm. For tickets visit the Avalon History Center at 215 39th Street, or call 609-967-0090.
- Summer Solstice Festival. Food vendors, beer & wine sales, balloon artists, face painters, and live music. Surfside Park, Saturday, June 20th, 5pm to 8:30pm.
- Jimmy and the Parrots. Jimmy Buffett music performed by Jimmy and the Parrots at the Summer Solstice Festival. Surfside Park, Saturday, June 20th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Father’s Day Fish Fry, Cape May Winery, Sunday, June 21st, seatings at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Reservations are required. Book here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/capemaywinery/items/726222/calendar/2026/06/?full-items=yes
- Lunch & Learn: The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet with Cold Spring Village. Cape May County Library, Cape May Court House, Thursday, June 25th, 12pm to 1pm. Registration opens June 11th: https://cmcl.org/event/14966436
- Fireworks Express aboard Cape May Seashore Lines. Celebrate America 250 with the return of the Fireworks Express round trip train ride. Richland Village Train Station, Friday, July 3rd, 7:45pm. Info and tickets here: https://www.seashorelines.org/fireworks-express
- Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, Water Tower Plaza, Sundays, 8am to 12 noon.
- Every Day: Salt Marsh Safari, Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor Boulevard. Info here: https://wetlandsinstitute.org/events/event-calendar/
203 118th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261505
100 107th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261506
11501 Paradise Drive, Stone Harbor, $9,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261513
Under Contract:
7929 Dune Drive, Unit 212, Avalon, $589,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252847
1719 Ocean Drive, Unit 2, Avalon, $1,100,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260777
252 89th Street, E/S, Stone Harbor, $2,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 253271
2934 Ocean Drive, North, Avalon, $2,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260052
Properties Sold:
2928 Ocean Drive, C-N, Avalon, $2,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 260435
74 W 7th Street, Avalon, $4,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 260093
