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This Weeks News 4/27/2017

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THE NUMBER OF SALES & THE MEDIAN SALE PRICE have increased over last year, while the number of active listings has decreased.  33 properties sold last month in Avalon & Stone Harbor, and 35 more were placed under contract. View The Latest Long & Foster Market Minute Report
 

 Click above for the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report.
 
THE TOWNSEND'S INLET BRIDGE remains closed, but temporary repairs may be completed in time for it to reopen for the Memorial Day Weekend and the summer season. Permanent repairs will be made next winter. Locals and visitors alike are hoping the bridge will be open, preventing the need to take "the long way around," which can take a half hour or more in summer traffic. The bridge has been closed since a routine inspection revealed a crack in the structure 20 feet beneath the water's surface.
 
OTHER BRIDGES in Cape May County are undergoing fender replacement projects, providing protection to bridges from passing marine traffic. Two bridges over the Cape May Canal, plus one over Grassy Sound and one over Beach Creek (both on North Wildwood Boulevard) will have their existing fender structures replaced, including timber piles.
 
WINE TASTING, ANYONE? Two upcoming events will delight wine tasters! On Friday, May 12th the Avalon Wine & Spirits Festival takes place at Community Hall. On Saturday, May 13th the Klink! Wine Tasting Event will be held in Atlantic City at the Resorts Casino Hotel.

  Learn More - Avalon Wine & Spirits Festival, May 12th

  Learn More - Resorts Casino Hotel Klink! Wine Tasting Event, May 13th
 
SPRING CLEAN UP TIME! It's time to clean up and clean out! In Avalon, bulk trash items can be placed curbside beginning May 5th and must be out by Sunday night May 14th. Pick up will be on Monday, May 15th. In Stone Harbor, bulk trash items can be placed curbside up to 72 hours prior to the Monday, May 15th pick up date.
 
ANOTHER OPTION for new or gently used furniture, appliances, and home accessories is Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Cape May Court House, where donations are warmly welcomed.
 
PLANNING AHEAD FOR SUMMER FUN? You can put "Fireworks!" on your calendar twice this summer! Stone Harbor's fireworks display will take place Sunday, July 2nd, followed by Avalon's on Tuesday, July 4th. Catch them both and really stretch out the holiday weekend!

This Weeks News 4/13/2017

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MORE THAN 10,000 sprigs of dune grass were planted during Avalon's annual planting effort earlier this month. Avalon Elementary School students contributed, helping to plant 2,000 of them. Dune grass roots help to stabilize the dune system, providing protection during storm events.
 
BACK BAY DREDGING in Stone Harbor was completed March 31st. All waterways and private slips have been completed, and Sevenson Environmental is expected to finish demobilizing equipment by April 15th.
 
THUNDER IN THE SKY! For those who love military aircraft, there are two opportunities to catch dazzling aerial performances this summer. The US Navy Blue Angels will appear at the Millville Wheels & Wings Airshow Memorial Day weekend. And, for the second year in a row, the US Air Force Thunderbirds will perform at the Atlantic City Airshow August 23rd. Both jet teams offer an incredible display of power, speed, and precision flying that will impress any show attendee!
 

Colored clouds fill the sky as the sun sets over Cape May County's wetlands.
 
A PLAN for expanded bike routes in Avalon was presented at last weekend's Community Connections event. The plan includes additional bike lanes on First Avenue and Avalon Avenue, as well as signage to direct bike traffic. Funding will be sought through the Cape May County Open Space program, with completion possible in the fall of 2017.
 
91 PROPERTIES ARE UNDER CONTRACT in the local market--and 91 families are looking forward to their new shore home! Why not join them? Call or email me today--we'll discuss your needs and begin looking for YOUR perfect shore home!
 
THE AVALON/STONE HARBOR UPDATE will return the week of April 24th. Happy Easter to you & your family!

This Weeks News 4/6/2017

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THE TOWNSEND'S INLET BRIDGE was closed to traffic earlier this week due to cracks found in its support structure during an underwater inspection. Cracks and movement of underwater piles were identified approximately 20 feet below the surface. The bridge will be closed indefinitely until repairs can be made.
 
BEACH REPLENISHMENT DELAY: A mechanical problem aboard the dredge Texas has stopped beach replenishment work in Avalon until repairs can be made. The Texas will be repaired in Cape May, but may be gone for one to two weeks before resuming operations. About five weeks of work remain on Avalon's beaches from 9th to 30th Streets, before a third component of the project begins on beaches in southern Avalon and northern Stone Harbor.
 

Golden afternoon sunshine highlights homes along Avalon's Bayfront.
 
BOATERS IN NEW JERSEY are required to have a boating license before operating a vessel. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary has made it easy to locate a Boating Safety Class online. Simply visit United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Boating Courses and enter your zip code to find a nearby class.
 
OPEN! OPEN! OPEN! Everywhere you turn local shops and restaurants are opening their doors and preparing for the season.  Whether you need a bagel from Avalon Coffee this weekend, breakfast at Uncle Bill's, lunch at the Pudgie Pelican, or dinner at the Concord, you're in luck! You can even catch evening entertainment at The Windrift on Friday & Saturday nights!
 
SUMMER FLOUNDER REGULATIONS are being appealed by New Jersey's representatives to the Atlantic Marine Fisheries Commission. The commission had ordered a 34% reduction in the state's summer flounder quota, increasing the minimum catch size from 18 inches to 19 inches. Among the reasons cited for the appeal are the discarding of undersized fish that are hooked (leading to mortality), and the keeping of larger fish, most of which are females of reproductive age. Recreational and commercial fishing employs an estimated 65,000 people in New Jersey, generating $2.5 billion for the economy.
 
MAKE YOUR SUMMER PLANS NOW! If you haven't already booked your summer vacation, now is the time! Call or email me to get started! Better yet, why not consider purchasing a shore property to extend your vacation throughout the year?