According to an article posted on http://www.987thecoast.com/  Avalon and Sea Isle City received an acceptable  bid for a joint beach fill project scheduled for this spring. The beaches from 9th Street south to 26th Street in Avalon will be replenished with 500,000 cubic yards of sand. In Sea Isle City, 700,000 cubic yards of sand will replenish 73rd to 94th Streets. Great news just in time for our 2010 summer season!
Author: ann
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Avalon, Sea Isle City Beach Fill
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Tweet??
 In my quest to stay current in 2010, I signed up on Twitter. http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach
I promise not to bore you with my breakfast menu ;)   Will post local news and real estate information, with links back to this blog.
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I’m Waiting…
I was looking through pictures on my computer, and this one from last summer made me smile (of course!)I couldn’t post another COLD beach picture today…I want to be warm and think of better weather days ahead.
Are you planning a seashore vacation in 2010? I handle properties in the Avalon and Stone Harbor area. Search our web site: www.powerplayrealty.com or send me an e-mail request: ann@anndelaney.com
I appreciate the opportunity to help!
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Snow on the Beach
Looks pretty…but I have to admit, I didn’t stay outside for long.  The cold, northwest winds are a deterrent to a walk on the beach! -
Closing Schools
The year round residents of the island communities are facing the reality of change. Fewer families with children live on the barrier islands, a fact that is reflected in the school enrollment numbers. Talks of consolidation within the districts have taken a more serious tone- it’s a very emotional subject.
The locals are shocked by the just announced June closing of Wildwood Catholic High School– the only Catholic high school in Cape May County. Class size is down 50% from just 10 years ago, and they no longer have the financial ability to remain open.
The business person in me understands – especially after facing the past few years of a tough real estate market. The income/debt ratio must make sense, and you have to be prepared to make difficult decisions.
But our schools are part of our identity and history. It’s very hard to see that fade away.  Wildwood Catholic is a tradition for generations of area families.  It’s where I met my husband, and then years later, watched our sons compete at sporting events. The good and bad experiences shaped our lives, and hopefully, made us better people along the way.
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Frozen Drink
Chilly again today (what a shock…it’s January at the shore).Â
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The frozen bay area is limited to the smaller basins and coves. The wind and tides have kept the main channels flowing- so far. -
January Weather
Windy and cold…high winds and cold temperatures…some sun and cold winds…you get the picture!Instead of a wind chill factor, we worry about trash can velocity.    The roaming cans create hazardous driving conditions as we try to guess the direction of the roll 😉
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Review of a Decade
I enjoyed this editorial because the author referenced my favorite children’s book: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”.Â
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09364/1024459-154.stm
It’s a good message to hear as we begin 2010.
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01/01/10
Happy 2010. Question:  Is it “20- 10”? or “Two Thousand, Ten”? or just “10”?The sun is breaking through, and temperatures are fairly mild. A good start to the new year, and a good day to check out the sales in the shops along 96th Street in Stone Harbor.
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Goodbye 2009
There were certainly happy moments and positive events during the past year (a family wedding, a big anniversary, and hugs from grandchildren, to name a few). Unfortunately, the negative issues were often the focus of our attention…especially within the real estate industry.
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Looking forward to an improved sale and rental market in 2010! Happy New Year-  see you on the beach 🙂