April 16  2026

Heavy equipment is staged on the Avalon beach just south of the Avalon Fishing Pier.  More large dump trucks were expected to arrive earlier this week, as the sand backpassing project gets underway.

BEACH UPDATE: Avalon's backpassing project has begun, and early this week sand was being stockpiled at the borrow area.  Four large dump trucks are already on site, and three additional trucks were due to arrive earlier this week.  Those trucks will work during overnight hours to move sand to the north end beaches in need of replenishment.  Meanwhile, federal emergency funding for a hydraulic beach fill was announced last week; both Avalon and Stone Harbor are anticipating that a $46 million hydraulic beach fill will be conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers, at no cost to either borough.  No start or finish dates have been established for the hydraulic fill, but the some or all of the work may take place during the summer months.  
 
IT WAS MORE EXPENSIVE to purchase a house in the early 1980s, versus today, when comparing prices and interest rates, and adjusting to today's dollars, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.  The high interest rates of the early 1980s - which peaked above 18% - made it "more expensive in today's dollars to buy a home during that period, and pretty substantially so," said Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American, a provider of title and settlement services.  The article goes on to compare the incomes, college tuition, student loans, and auto purchases of Baby Boomers and Millennials.   Wall Street Journal readers can view the article
 
PREVENT SURPRISES with your property!  Avoiding surprises - and emergencies - at your shore property can make things more pleasant for you, your guests, and your tenants.  Take simple steps now to avoid trouble later.  Here are a few examples:

Electronic/smart locks: replace your batteries every six months so your guests or tenants are not locked out.  Change them in the spring (now!) before your peak usage begins, and again in the fall.
 
Air conditioning service: if you haven't had it done recently, schedule it now, before a problem develops.  An annual professional checkup usually includes an inspection, cleaning, filter change, and lubrication.  Problems can often be avoided if addressed early.
 
Open your pool a bit early in case of issues with the pump, filter, water, or heater.  Don't wait until the day before your guests or tenants arrive, only to find out your pool pump won't wake up from its winter nap!

Schedule weed and pest treatments now - before you have weeds or pests!  It's easier to prevent them than it is to eliminate them!

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UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Avalon Garden Club Spring Card Party: Cheers to 50 Blooming Years!  Avalon Community Hall, Thursday, April 16th, 11:30am to 3pm.  Contact Joanna Morrison for tickets at 609-675-6846. 
 
Stone Harbor Sip & Shop.  Interactive demonstrations, perks, cocktails/mocktails in many boutiques and businesses, plus food & drink specials at various restaurants and eateries.  April 17th & 18th. 
1950s Music Experience.  A one-man musical performance.  Sea Isle City Library, Saturday, April 18th, 1pm.
 
1950s Music Experience.  A one-man musical performance.  Sea Isle City Library, Saturday, April 18th, 1pm.  Register here 
 
Always Classically Cool Night.  Step back in time for a night that celebrates the legacy of the Washington Inn & Wine Bar.  Sunday, April 19th, 4:30pm to 8:30pm.  Details & reservations
 
Spring Dune Grass Planting.  Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 18th, 8:30am.  Please RSVP to Jordan Sykes at Community Hall: 609-967-3066 or jsykes@avalonboro.org 
 
Earth Day Celebration, Cape May County Park, April 18th, 10am to 3pm. 
 
Fur and Fury: War Dogs in the Fight for Freedom - A WWII Lecture with Ben Ridings.  Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum, Thursday, April 30th, 3pm. 
 
Spring Sidewalk Sale, Stone Harbor participating businesses, Saturday & Sunday, May 2nd & 3rd. 
 
Bubbles & Blooms.  Build your own bouquet while sipping wine, mimosa, or mocktail.  The Washington Inn, Saturday, May 2nd, 11am to 3:30pm.  Reservations required:
  
Mother's Day Brunch, The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Sunday, May 10th, 10:30am to 5:30pm.  Reservations required
 
Mother's Day Brunch, Icona Avalon, Sunday, May 10th, 11am to 3pm.  Register here
 
Mother's Day Brunch, Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, May 10th, 11am o 2pm.  Reservations
 
Sea Creatures with Amazing Features.  For ages 4+, by the Wetlands Institute.  Stone Harbor Library, Saturday, May 16th, 2pm to 3pm. 
 
Legend in a Glass: Napa Valley Wine Dinner, The Washington Inn, Sunday, May 17th, 5pm to 8pm.  Info & Reservations
 
Membership Open House, The Reeds at Shelter Haven.   Explore membship options with an exclusive access tour, complimentary light bites, live music.  Thursday, May 21st, 5pm to 7pm. 
 
Horseshoe Crabs & Shorebirds & You.  Presented by the NJ Audubon.  Cape May Court House Library, Thursday, May 21st, 6pm to 7pm.  Registration requested

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