DREDGING OF COUNTY WATERWAYS will be discussed by a variety of local, county, state, and federal officials at a forum on Monday, October 19^th.  Topics of discussion will include legislation, fish habitats, disposal of dredge material, as well as solutions to dredging-related problems.  Speakers are expected from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Stockton Coastal Research Center, and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, as well as Congressman Frank Lobiondo.  Cost to attend is $20; for more information call (609) 465-7181, or visit www.capemaycountychamber.com.  The forum will take place at Stone Harbor Country Club from 5:30pm to 8pm.

Dredging has been a hot topic among local Bayfront property owners as well as boaters, as many local waterways are quite shallow at low tide.  Avalon and Stone Harbor have both undertaken dredging projects to deepen local back bay waterways.  Avalon is in the second year of its project, while Stone Harbor’s dredging is expected to begin later this month.

A boat heads south in the Intra-Coastal Waterway as  the sun gets low in an October sky.

IF YOU’D LIKE TO PLANT DUNE GRASS this weekend, your help is appreciated!  Please contact Chuck McDonnell at Community Hall (609-967-3066) or Sue Keen at Mayor Pagliughi’s office (609-967-5924) with questions or to sign up.  Volunteers will report to Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am Saturday, October 17^th, for donuts and coffee as well as a planting demonstration.  Transportation and a complimentary lunch will be provided!

STONE HARBOR’S HARVEST FESTIVAL returns Saturday, October 24^th from 11am to 5pm. Bring the family for trick or treating at local shops and businesses, plus crafts, activities, and free hay rides.

OCTOBER MIDWEEK GETAWAYS at The Golden Inn begin at just $149 per couple—a great way to enjoy a bit of the fall season at the shore!  To book a Golden Inn getaway package, visit http://goldeninn.com/hotel-packages.asp   Escape for a night or two and enjoy sunny days, cool weather, and the slower pace of the Island during the shoulder season!  And if you’d like to spend an hour or two looking for your very own place at the shore while you’re here, please call or email me!

SEA ISLE CITY’S ACME and several adjoining stores met the wrecking ball last week.  The 9,000 square-foot Acme had been there since 1959, but will be replaced by a 26,000 square-foot store for summer 2016.  Rick’s Breakfast House and Uncle Oogie’s Pizza will move into a new 6,400 square-foot building on the site.

PLAN AHEAD FOR WINTER—call your plumber to schedule the shutdown of your outside shower and water lines, and other house winterizing jobs.  The off season is also a great time to undertake major projects, when contractors and vendors aren’t quite so busy.  Whether you’re painting a room or two, ordering new furniture or appliances, or remodeling your entire house, get started now to avoid the spring “jam up!”

Need a recommendation for a contractor or other service provider?  Email or call me!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Stone Harbor Lions Club Memorial Pancake Breakfast, Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, 304-96^th Street, 8AM-Noon, Saturday, October 17
• Lighthouse Challenge, visit participating lighthouses, 2 museums & 2 life saving stations, www.LighthouseChallengeNJ.org for info, 8AM-6PM,  Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18
• Avalon Volunteer Dune Grass Planting, meet at 8:30AM at Avalon Community Hall for coffee, donuts & planting demo, 9AM start of planting, return to Community Hall at noon for a free lunch, register with Sue Keen at 609-967-5924, Rescheduled date…Now Saturday, October 17
• Avalon Mayor’s Cup Bocce Tournament, call 609-967-3066 for info, 39^th Street Park, 10AM, Saturday, October 17
• Avalon Library Creative Writing Session, tips on poetry, memoirs, short stories, articles & books, call 609-967-7155 for info or to register, Avalon Public Library, 10 AM-Noon, Saturday, October 17
• Boo at the Zoo, family friendly activities all day long, costume contest, craft stations, children’s amusement rides, magic show, Cape May County Zoo, 10AM-2PM, Saturday, October 17
• Sea Isle City’s Octoberfest, German music, vendors, free beach hayrides, kids’ activities, more, Excursion Park at JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue, 11AM-3PM, Saturday, October 17
• Avalon Lions Club Pasta Night Fundraiser, Windrift Hotel, 5-8PM, Sunday October 18
• Sea Isle City’s Halloween Parade, 45^th Street to 40^th Street & Landis Avenue, Dance Party follows the parade at Excursion Park, 7PM, Friday, October 23
• Fall Beach Sweep sponsored by Clean Ocean Action & the Wetlands Institute, Avalon & Stone Harbor, bags, gloves & data sheets will be provided to volunteers, meet at 95^th Street beach entrance, 9AM-Noon, Saturday, October 24
• Stone Harbor’s Harvest Festival, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating in the shops, 96^th Street Shopping District, 11AM-5PM, Saturday, October 24
• Cape May County Zoo Adults Only Night Walk, quiet after hours tour of the zoo, 6:30-8:30PM, Saturday, October 24
• Snow Leopard Day at the Cape May County Zoo, programs, activities & zookeeper talks regarding snow leopards, 11AM-2PM, Sunday, October 25
• Avalon’s Trunk or Treat Halloween Event, 30^th Street Parking Lot at Community Hall, 5-7PM, Friday, October 30
• Stone Harbor’s Town Wide Halloween Trick or Treating, 5-8PM, Saturday, October 31

 

Value Alerts:

Just reduced by $200K, this spectacular 6 bedroom home with a pool and wraparound porch sits on an oversize 70 x 110 lot. Beautiful decor, this property must be seen.

385 93rd St., Stone Harbor,  $2,295,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 165563

Just reduced by $400K, this home sits on an oversize beach block corner lot, it’s the 4th house from the beach. Utility poles and wires are being removed from this block to enhance your ocean view. This is an opportunity at $ 2.295m.

115 120th St., Stone Harbor,   $2,295,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 165421

South-end Stone Harbor beach front just reduced by $600K, to under assessed value. Enjoy magnificent ocean views in front of the widest section of Stone Harbor’s beaches. This beautiful D.L. Miner built home sits on a 60′ x 110′ lot and has a pool.

103 119th St., Stone Harbor,  $5,395,000,  MLS# 162648

Renovated 4 bedroom Bayfront just listed at below assessed value. Enjoy the view all the way down Pleasure Bay in Stone Harbor; the good life on the bay awaits you! This property is a winner.

423 104th St., Stone Harbor,  $1,439,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 166468 – Under Contract

Just 2 blocks from the widest section of Avalon’s beaches, this stunning, 5 bedroom townhome also has bay/wetlands & sunset views. There is lots of room in this 3-story property with a garage. Just bring your bathing suits; this winner is in perfect move-in condition.

6840 Ocean Dr., Avalon, $1,095,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 166325 – Under Contract

Walk to everything in town from this professionally decorated 5 bedroom home with a pool. Never been rented, this 2009 home is move-in ready and priced right.

159 20th St., Avalon,  $1,780,000,  MLS# 165643 – Under Contract

Just one block to the beach and walk to everything in town from this 5 bedroom home on a full-size lot.  Hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen and room for a pool, this home is priced right.  Want to rent?  This property had over $80K income this season.

133 34th St., Avalon,  $1,695,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 165661 – Under Contract

Just listed, this is the only available unit in The Avalon condos at 700 First Ave. This popular building has a large pool and inlet views from the condo.

115 119th St., Stone Harbor,  $2,095,000, ACTIVE  MLS# 160910

Tucked away with a bay view, but close to the beach & restaurants, this professionally decorated stunning home with a pool is a winner! Take a look at the photos.

314 76th St., Avalon,  $2,275,000, ACTIVE MLS# 165333

Enjoy the wonderful unobstructed bay/wetlands/sunset views from this renovated townhouse located at the end of a private drive. Wide decks, 2 floating docks and two boat slips. Just reduced.

290 79th St., #15, Avalon, $535,000, ACTIVE MLS# 164268 – Under Contract

Stone Harbor bayfront just reduced by $300K. This recently remodeled property opposite the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, is now priced under assessed land value. Enjoy bayfront living in this house or build your dream house. This is a great bay for swimming.

9011 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,495,000, MLS# 159494 – Under Contract

This 4 bedroom/3.5 bath Stone Harbor townhouse is surprising, it feels like a single-family home, without the single-family home price. The location is convenient to town, restaurants, and the beach. Take a look!

150 96th St., Unit 1, Stone Harbor, $525,000, ACTIVE MLS# 156106 – Reduced!
 

New Listings:

727b Stone Harbor Boulevard, Stone Harbor Manor, $225,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166627

7929 DUNE DR. UNIT 107, Avalon, $319,990, ACTIVE MLS#: 166616

45 Seabreeze Lane, Avalon Manor, $450,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166625

292 33rd Street, Avalon, $699,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166634

243 20, Avalon, $750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166611

3418 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,299,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166551

31 33 41 45 &49 Seabreeze Lane, Avalon Manor, $2,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166628

45 E 11th Street, Avalon, $2,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166564

813 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166648

558 Berkley Rd., Stone Harbor, $8,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166638
 

Properties Sold:

33 Channel Road, Avalon Manor, $500,000, SOLD MLS#: 162320

265 98th Street Unit B, Stone Harbor, $570,000, SOLD MLS#: 165017

10801 Third Avenue Unit 5, Stone Harbor, $570,000, SOLD MLS#: 160911

3249 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $655,000, SOLD MLS#: 164374

296 65th, Avalon, $655,000, SOLD MLS#: 163801

8207 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $900,000, SOLD MLS#: 162639

598 24th Street, Avalon, $925,000, SOLD MLS#: 166007

776 21st, Avalon, $950,000, SOLD MLS#: 166116

159 26th Street, Avalon, $960,000, SOLD MLS#: 164223

215 120th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 161844

114 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 164822

6709 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,225,000, SOLD MLS#: 160717

5058 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 151913

90 Pelican Drive, Avalon, $4,350,000, SOLD MLS#: 165294