 DOLPHINS EVERYWHERE! Lots of dolphin sightings have been reported just off Avalon & Stone Harbor beaches. Sometimes playing just beyond the surf, and sometimes a bit further off the beach, dolphins routinely travel up and down the beaches. Occasionally they’ll venture into the inlets or even the back bays, if following a food source. Whether you’re spotting them from the beach or from a boat, they’re always a joy to see!
“SORRY CAPTAIN, the bridge can’t be opened for a couple of days!” That’s the answer boat captains heard this past Sunday when a critical part on the 96th Street Bridge failed, leaving the bridge “stuck” in the closed position. Automobile traffic could flow freely, but boats needing an opening couldn’t get one. The only choice? Take “the long way” around via the ocean. At the time of this writing, new parts were on order and expected to be installed this week, returning the bridge to normal operation. There has been significant discussion about Cape May County bridges recently. The Townsend’s Inlet Bridge was closed to automobile traffic earlier this season while it underwent emergency repairs, and the Grassy Sound Bridge (linking North Wildwood to Nummy Island and eventually Stone Harbor via Ocean Drive) doesn’t open for boat traffic during hot weather due to mechanical issues. Combined with the 96th Street Bridge, that’s three bridges surrounding Seven Mile Island with issues. Replacement of even a single bridge is extraordinarily expensive, but last week county freeholders discussed potentially issuing an $18 million bond, including $8 million for local bridge work. TAKE A RIDE INTO YESTERYEAR! Historic Cold Spring Village features its annual “Railroad Days” this weekend. Visitors will find working model trains, garden railways, and railroad displays. Just added to the event are historic railroad motorcars, often known as “speeders”, which will take patrons for a short ride along the historic railroad tracks adjacent to Cold Spring Village. The tracks once carried steam trains from Philadelphia and Camden into Cape May, and served as the main method of transportation to and from Cape May County’s seashore towns for decades. Cape May Seashore Lines will run the trips, which will depart every 30 minutes from 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday, July 22nd and 23rd. Speeder car tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids. (Patrons must purchase tickets for entrance to Historic Cold Spring Village, which are $12 for adults and $10 for kids.)
AVALON LIFEGUARD Erich Wolf took first place in the 49th Annual Beschen-Callahan Lifeguard Championships in North Wildwood. Thanks to Wolf’s first place finish, Avalon finished in a three way tie for the team championship. After a tiebreaker Avalon finished second overall. Congratulations to Wolf and all Avalon lifeguards! UPCOMING EVENTS:
Featured Property: This beautiful custom built home is just steps from Avalon’s 32nd Street beach! 
62 W. 32nd Street, Avalon, $2,850,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 175412
New Listings: 236 24th Street, Avalon, $989,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 177251 330 87th St., #1, Stone Harbor, $1,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 177209 65 W. 16th Street, Avalon, $2,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 177232 153 7th Street, Avalon, $2,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 177280 6 Pelican Drive, Avalon, $2,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 177191 139 94th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,975,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 177239 9201 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 177243 176 61st Street, Avalon, $9,975,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 177248 Properties Sold: 351 96th St., #103, Stone Harbor, $245,500, SOLD MLS#: 168155 7929 Dune Drive, Unit 102, Avalon, $272,000, SOLD MLS#: 170802 263 27th Street, Avalon, $969,000, SOLD MLS#: 175359 36 W. 22nd Street Street, Avalon, $1,295,000, SOLD MLS#: 176432 9411 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $1,640,000, SOLD MLS#: 174245 131 21st Street, Avalon, $2,165,000, SOLD MLS#: 174757 7 86th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 173754 |
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