Stone Harbor, Avalon NJ Real Estate Sales and Vacation Rentals by Nancy Alexander, Long & Foster: Avalon and Stone Harbor NJ Weekly Update May 17, 2018 #RealEstate

A FEVERISH PACE has taken over many aspects of the Island as contractors work to finish projects in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Work continues on many of the Island’s roadways, bridges, and other infrastructure, though large-scale projects will be halted at times of peak traffic. Contractors, landscapers, and other service providers are working diligently to finish construction work, repairs, and other jobs before the start of the busy summer season. If you aren’t already on your contractor’s schedule you’re probably out of luck for Memorial Day—but call now and get projects scheduled rather than waiting any longer. Need a recommendation for repairs or other services? Call me!

Ready for the season: row upon row of lifeguard stands are ready to be placed on beaches for the summer season!

FOR A DETAILED UPDATE on Stone Harbor’s beaches after spring nor’easters, take a look at this comprehensive report: http://stoneharbornj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SH_2018_March-storms_report.pdf Even if you don’t read the entire report, you’ll enjoy seeing the cover photograph, an aerial photo which shows Stone Harbor from a unique perspective.

AREA CODE OVERLAY: A new “640” area code will be overlaid in the “609” area code later this summer. Those with “609” area codes will not have to change their numbers, but they will have to dial “1” plus the area code, plus the seven-digit phone number in order to make a call, even locally.

OUR GUEST SERVICES DEPARTMENT is gearing up for another busy summer. Kevin, Paul, and Ed will once again be assisting our clients seven days per week during the season. They can often handle small problems on the spot, or if they can’t, they’ll dispatch a property owner’s preferred vendor in order to solve problems quickly while minimizing inconvenience to our guests and property owners. Our Guest Services department is one more way we provide top notch service to our clients!

JUST ONE MORE WEEK! The Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us! Will you be here for the unofficial start of the summer season? Walk the beach, shop in town, enjoy a fine meal, and catch the Memorial Day parades & services in Avalon & Stone Harbor. See below for a list of other events to add to your to-do list!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Stone Harbor Garden Club Community Yard Sale, 96^th Street Women’s Civic Club, 8AM-2PM, Saturday, May 19
Mayor’s Cup Bocce Tournament, 39^th Street Park, 10AM, Saturday, May 19
Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival, The Wetlands Institute, 9:30AM-4:30PM, Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20
Avalon Free Public Library’s ‘Libraries Rock!’ Kid’s Reading Program, prizes every week, begins Friday, May 25 through Friday, August 17
War at the Shore Touch Football Tournament, Stone Harbor Recreation Fields, 9AM-5PM, Saturday, May 26
Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony, SH’s Beach Patrol, Police, Fire, Rescue & Office of Emergency Management personnel will compete in a series of challenges for a chance to officially ‘unlock’ the beaches for the season, 95^th Street Beach, Noon, Saturday, May 26
19^th Annual Turtle Trot 5K & 2 Mile Fun Walk, 95^th Street & First Avenue, 6:45AM registration, 8AM race, 8:05AM Fun Walk, Sunday, May 27
Stone Harbor’s Farmer's Market, 95^th Street Water Tower Plaza, 8AM-12:30PM, Sunday, May 27
Matthew Mullin Memorial 5K Beach Run/Walk, 30^th Street Beach, 8:30AM, Sunday, May 27
Avalon’s Memorial Day Parade, starts at 32^nd Street & Dune Drive to Veteran’s Plaza at 21^st & Dune, 9AM, Monday, May 28
Memorial Service for Fallen Heroes, Stone Harbor Firehouse, 11AM, Monday, May 28
7 Mile Island American Legion Parade & Ceremony, Stone Harbor. Parade will begin at Noon & proceed down 96^th Street to the Women’s Civic Club for the Ceremony, Monday, May 28
7 Mile Island American Legion Open House, 11617 Second Avenue, 1PM, Monday, May 28
Full Moon Climb, Cape May Lighthouse, 8-10PM, Tuesday, May 29
Avalon Performing Arts Concert featuring The Duprees & DJ Lou Costello, Avalon Community Hall, doors open at 6:30PM, music & dancing at 7:30PM, Saturday, June 2
Stone Harbor Garden Club House Tour, 12:30-4PM, Saturday, June 2
Stone Harbor’s Farmer’s Market, 95^th Street Water Tower Plaza, 8AM-12:30PM, Sunday, June 3
7 Mile Restaurant Week, island-wide, https://www.visitavalonnj.com/where-to-dine/restaurant-week-menus for participating restaurants, Monday, June 4-Sunday, June 10
Avalon Garden Club Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, noon-4PM, Saturday, June 9
Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents Midiri Brothers Traditional Jazz, VFW Post #386 at 419 Congress Street in Cape May, proceeds benefit ‘Food Bank of Southern Jersey’, 2-4PM, Sunday, June 10

Featured Property:

Close to town as well as one of the Island’s best beaches, this 3-bedroom townhouse features a large living area plus a third floor loft for additional space!