Our “leaf peeping” opportunities may be more limited by the beach, yet we will start to see colorful changes in the trees along the sand dunes. The access paths through the high dunes in Avalon are especially pretty this time of year.
Goldenrod is common along most of the beach entrances- blooming bright yellow for several weeks.
And finally, the vibrant green of the back bay marsh grass gradually fades as we approach the colder months.
The island is experiencing significant tidal flooding from the Nor’easter.
Because it’s a weekend in September, there are more people around than for a typical winter storm. And that means more vehicles driving through the salt water – causing damage to not only their own cars/ trucks, but also to the nearby homes and businesses.
I arrived to my office just before high tide, and watched the water quickly rise over the streets and sidewalks. Even our back parking lot has standing water.
It WILL drain, but that takes time.
P.S. My theory from several hours of watching the “traffic” from my office window: some drivers must believe that if they ride fast through the water, the displacement will keep their vehicle dry!
I am happy to support and volunteer for the summer events hosted by TK Charties.
Proceeds are distributed to a variety of local charitable organizations.
AND, participants have fun!
For more information: TK Charities
Labor Day weekend 2026
The island is busy, with comfortable September weather to finish out the season.
As always, summer means balancing my busy work schedule with family time.
I am grateful to live in an environment that provides an amazing opportunity for both!
See you on the beach 🙂
New on the sale market !
Incredible opportunity to own a meticulously maintained home in the peaceful north end. Unique setting and views. Wonderful (and private) pool area.
https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/ZrgDvAViQen
Cooler by a Mile will hopefully hold up for the holiday weekend 🙂
View the Stone Harbor fireworks on Friday night, and the Avalon fireworks on Saturday night.
There’s some confusion with notices from the Borough of Avalon Licensing Department regarding rental registrations.
With the system now fully on line, there is an opportunity to complete the required registration for the 2027 season.
Borough of Avalon Rental License info
In prior years, these notices were mailed out in the fall. The new system will allow landlords to process the paperwork at their convenience well in advance of the new year.
The sand back passing project this spring initially allowed the north end beach paths to open, however, the storms over the Memorial Day weekend caused further erosion.
The Borough of Avalon had to make the decision to close the damaged paths for safety reasons.
There is an established walking path that runs along the dune line for access to 9th Street and 15th Street for the open/guarded beach locations.
The post on the Borough’s web site states that the beach access situation is unlikely to change until after the planned beach fill this summer.
Fascinating articles regarding trends within luxury real estate markets world-wide (see attached link).
Our experience here on the island mirrors these statistics.
https://www.luxuryoutlook.com/2026-mid-year-luxury-outlook-report/
