SUMMER SOLSTICE: THE LONGEST DAY! This weekend marks the summer solstice, the point at which the earth’s tilt toward the sun reaches it’s maximum angle. The actual solstice occurs on Sunday, when we’ll enjoy nearly15 hours of daylight between sunrise and sunset. In Avalon, sunrise will occur at 5:33am Sunday morning, and sunset will occur at 8:28pm.
“EXTREME DROUGHT:” That’s the classfication for Cape May County according to Drought.gov. Although much of the state is classified as moderate or severe, Cape May County has faired worse with regard to recent precipitation. The National Weather Service data indicates Cape May County has received just over 33 inches of preceipitation in the past 12 months, down more than 10 inches from normal. A single storm or rainfall helps, but it will take many months of above average preceipiation fully restore water levels. We can all help out in many ways, without major inconvenience: eliminate drips and leaks in plumbing or garden hoses; shorten showers by a few moments; don’t allow water to run while washing or drying dishes; irrigate deeply but less frequently.
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WANT TO MAKE IT PERMANENT? If you’ve always dreamed of owning your very own shore property, let me help you achieve that goal. From utlizing equity in a property elsewhere, to using rental income to pay for expenses, there are numerous ways to make it work. Call or email me and we’ll set up a time to talk!
NEXT WEEK: Stay tuned for details on Independence Day celebrations in Avalon and Stone Harbor!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 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.
- Surfside Concert: Peter Mayer Group. Bring beach chairs and blankerts. Surfside Park, Friday, June 19th, 7pm.
- 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
- SHPOA’s Harbor Hustle. 5k Run, 1M Walk/Run. Net proceeds benefit Shells of Hope, to support pediatric cancer research. 96th Street & First Avenue, Sunday, June 21st, 8am. https://www.shellsofhopenj.org/
- Flyers Legend Joe Watson. Stories, book signing. Surfside Park, Sunday, June 21st, 4pm to 5pm.
- Comeback Story for the Ages—The Osprey in New Jersey. Avalon Community Hall, Wednesday, June 24th, 6pm to 7pm.
- 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/
7800 Dune Drive, 216, Avalon, $430,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261568
571 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261598
169 16th Street, Avalon, $5,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261572
162 75th Street, Avalon, $7,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261570
Under Contract:
244 14th Street, Avalon, $3,200,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261286
408 22nd Street, 408, Avalon, $4,299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260860
335 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $11,700,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261396
339 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $14,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261440
Properties Sold:
3027 Dune Drive, 3, Avalon, $1,245,000, SOLD MLS#: 260609
53 E 25th Street, Avalon, $4,675,000, SOLD MLS#: 260081
82 W 9th Street, Avalon, $5,575,000, SOLD MLS#: 252202
94 E 24th Street, Avalon, $10,735,000, SOLD MLS#: 260707
