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This Weeks News 11/23/2022

A breathtaking start to the day on the beach in Avalon, courtesy of Mother Nature, and Mac Groce! Thank you, Mac, for sharing this stunning photo with us!
 
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND is here! Both Avalon and Stone Harbor celebrate the season with a full slate of family-oriented holiday activities, local shopping and dining, and a huge Christmas parade Saturday evening.
 

See below for Avalon's Festive Friday & Snowfest Saturday lineup!
 

Stone Harbor's weekend celebration concludes with a huge parade escorting Santa into town Saturday evening!
 


AVALON'S HOLIDAY BEACH TAG design was revealed earlier this month; Stone Harbor's will be revealed this weekend. Holiday beach tags will be available for purchase this weekend at the Avalon Beach Tag Booth (30th Street & the beach) as well as Stone Harbor Borough Hall (95th Street & Second Avenue). Avalon tags are also available online:

JERSEY CAPE TAGS ONLINE STORE - AVALON BEACH TAGS
 
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!  

 

This Weeks News 11/17/2022

Two fishermen stand at the end of Avalon's 8th Street jetty alongside Townsend's Inlet late Monday afternoon. It was a chilly, clear day, perfect for striper fishing! 
 
MARKET STATS: The median sale price rose slightly to $2,397,500 in October, up 6% over last year. The number of active listings has increased to 117, about a 4.9 month supply at the market's current pace. For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report.
 

 
VIEW THE LATEST LONG & FOSTER MARKET MINUTE REPORT  |  DOWNLOAD/PRINT PDF
   
SPEED LIMITS UNDER REVIEW: The number of vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians visiting shore towns in the summer has prompted reviews of speed limits in many towns. The speed limit on Stone Harbor Boulevard was lowered to 35mph (from 50mph) earlier this year. Cape May followed by reducing speed limits in many parts of the city, and Sea Isle City is expected to vote on lowering the speed limit on all of Landis Avenue to 25mph during the season, while allowing 35mph in the off season. Ocean City is also considering reductions in speed limits, but hasn't yet enacted any. Reduced speeds in busy areas are expected to reduce accidents and improve safety on crowded roads.
 
TWO LOCATIONS on the island offer unique views of nature, and are worth a visit this off season. At the north end of the island, the 8th Street jetty and the 7th Street seawall offer broad views of Townsend's Inlet and the ocean, sea life, and migrating birds. At the south end of the island, Stone Harbor Point has a solitary stretch of beach connecting the ocean with Hereford Inlet, as well as an elevated viewing platform ideal for birdwatching or catching a sunset. At this time of year these locations are typically not crowded, and provide a quiet place to enjoy our natural surroundings.
 
BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAY of a child--support our Toys for Tots campaign! Long & Foster has continued the long tradition of Avalon Real Estate Agency by supporting Toys for Tots--and we hope you will, too! Stop by our temporary office at 2743 Dune Drive and leave a new, unwrapped toy in the drop box in our lobby. If you'd prefer to make a monetary donation, visit LONG & FOSTER TOYS FOR TOTS. Your support is greatly appreciated!

 

This Weeks News 11/10/2022

Avalon's holiday beach tag has been released! See below for online ordering!

 
SMART METERS COMING: Atlantic City Electric will be upgrading all Cape May County electricity customers, including Avalon and Stone Harbor, to digital smart electric meters by the end of the first quarter of 2023. The new meters will improve reliability, help customers manage their energy consumption by monitoring it daily or hourly, and eliminate estimated billing. Customers do not need to be home during the 30 minute upgrade process.  However, if you have any life-support equipment in your home, notify Atlantic City Electric before the upgrade by calling 866-524-2982.
 
AVALON'S BAY PARK MARINA plans were reviewed at a public meeting last week. Future improvements for the area include a new bulkhead and boat launch ramp, improved access for those with disabilities including an ADA compliant kayak launch ramp, plus more boat slips. Resistance to flooding is also expected to be improved, thanks to a high boat ramp and a new system designed to handle rainwater in the parking lot. More engineering work and permitting are required before the project can be put out for bids.
 
THAT BIG SIGH you heard earlier this week? That was a result of the chilly—and seasonable—weather that replaced the warm sunny days we'd been enjoying for so long! Just last weekend beachgoers were walking and sitting on the beach in shorts and t shirts, while others were fishing, or sitting on their decks enjoying the sunshine. Though it'll be sunny again next week, it looks like much—and perhaps all—of our warm fall weather is behind us.
 
REMINDER TO WINTERIZE! If you haven't already, call your plumber, landscaper, or contractor to winterize your outdoor water systems before the first frost!
 
AVALON'S HOLIDAY BEACH TAGS can be ordered online! Visit JERSEY CAPE TAGS ONLINE STORE to order. They will will be on sale, in person, at the Avalon Beach Tag Booth at 30th Street and the beach on Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday, November 25-26th, between the hours of 10:00am-5:00pm both days. Stone Harbor's Holiday Beach Tags have not yet been revealed, but will be soon!
 
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND is an annual favorite, featuring winter-themed activities, dining, and holiday celebrations in both Avalon & Stone Harbor. See below for a full list of activities and events.

 

This Weeks News 11/3/2022

A lone wave curls over as it approaches the beach on a calm October day.
 
BIDS WILL SOON BE IN for a major beach replenishment project slated for next spring. Both Avalon and Stone Harbor beaches will receive sand pumped from Townsend's Inlet via hydraulic dredging. $27 million in federal funds are expected to help cover the cost, but the numbers aren't final yet. The project is part of the planned periodic beach replenishments that typically occur at intervals of several years, but it comes at a great time, since so much sand was lost during several days of stormy weather earlier this month. Meanwhile, both Avalon and Stone Harbor public works departments have done a tremendous job making local beaches usable, so they can be enjoyed in the meantime.  
 
HUMPBACK WHALES have been spotted again very close to shore, just off Stone Harbor Point. Nik Pattantyus has captured this one-minute video of a whale while paddleboarding about a mile off the beach. Unaware of his presence, the whale surfaces gently three times.


If you'd like a chance to see a whale up close, Cape May Whale Watcher is running whale & dolphin watching trips on weekends through the end of the year: More Info - Cape May Whale Watcher.
 
IT'S TIME TO WINTERIZE, if you haven't already! Outside water sources should be shut off and drained, including irrigation systems. If you need a recommendation for a plumber, landscaper, or other contractor please email me!
 
SCAM LISTINGS: BEWARE! A number of scam real estate listings have surfaced in Cape May County recently, serving as a reminder that it's important to know who you're working with. Today's digital world provides many conveniences, but also provides another means for those with bad intentions to scam the unaware by falsifying listings or leases, collecting deposits, and then disappearing. Protect yourself by working only with trusted sources--if you're buying, selling, or renting, please call or email me!
 
SAVE THE DATE: THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 2022! We're just a few weeks away from Thanksgiving Weekend and the many fun holiday celebrations that occur then. I'll have a full rundown of events and activities for you!
 
GO PHILLIES! GO EAGLES! The Philadelphia Eagles are undefeated with a 7-0 record, the Philadelphia Union are Eastern Conference Champions and playing for the MLS Cup Championship, and the Philadelphia Phillies are in the World Series. Avalon & Stone Harbor join in with the rest of the Philadelphia region cheering for our favorite teams!