Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

Sorry- I need to vent!

First the official rules:  In Avalon, dogs are not permitted on the beach between March 1st through September 30th.  In Stone Harbor, dogs are permitted between September 30th and June 1st any time during the day; and after June 1st, from 7pm through sunset.  In both communities, the dogs must be on a leash year round.

The reality: many owners use the open space of the beach as an opportunity to allow their dogs to run.

Unfortunately, a loose dog can be a nuisance (or worse) to others on the beach.

If a dog aggressively approaches me, barks at me, jumps on me, or chases me…it’s not my fault (despite being told otherwise just this morning!).  And frankly, it’s not even the dog’s fault.  The dog owner has the responsibility to maintain control of their pet- preferably with the aid of a leash.

I don’t want to hear “He’s just saying hello”, or “Don’t worry, she won’t bite”, or “He’s just a puppy”, or today’s classic line “It’s because you are afraid”.

I am nervous around dogs, so I purposely move out of their way while walking on the beach.  But, walkers/runners should not feel intimidated by dogs…or their owners.

End of rant- thanks!

Images from the weekend. Avalon and Stone Harbor NJ

Most of the vehicles on the island this week? Contractor and delivery trucks.

Trades people are working long hours to complete projects in time for Friday; outdoor furniture and gas grills will be delivered to numerous homes; food stores and restaurants are stocking up; and Borough workers continue to prep the beaches and town for the big holiday weekend.

Stone Harbor will officially “open” the beach on Thursday, 5/23. Avalon will join other Jersey shore communities for a symbolic ribbon cutting on Friday, 5/24.  The mile long ribbon will be held by local business owners, residents, and school children.  8:30am on the 30th Street beach.  Should be a nice event.

On Memorial Day (Monday), there will be 2 parades:  Avalon at 9am; and Stone Harbor at 12 noon.  A great excuse for a bike ride to catch both events.

P.S. Stone Harbor will also join in with the Jersey shore ribbon cutting Friday morning.  9am at the 95th Street beach. Encouraging business owners, residents, and visitors to help with the event.  This will replace the Thursday beach opening.

Did you manage to visit your favorite food spots this weekend?  So many options…and so little time.

We had breakfast at Uncle Bill’s in Stone Harbor on Friday.  Several feet of water from Sandy forced a complete renovation, and an empty adjacent store allowed for needed expansion.  Check out the restored wall paper discovered during the renovations (it’s in the background of a picture with the original “Uncle Bill” hanging nearby).  The furniture and decor are all new; yet traditionalists will be pleased to see the t-shirt uniforms remain the same 😉

Kohler’s Bakery in Avalon yesterday- to buy my first cream donut of the season.  And sticky buns to take home. They will be open again for Memorial Day weekend; Father’s Day weekend; and full time in late June.  That’s good, because it allows me to burn off the calories in between!

The last hurrah of the weekend may be Mack’s Pizza in Stone Harbor for my Mother’s Day dinner…followed by a LONG walk on the beach.

After months of dreary days, COLOR has returned to the island.  It looks amazing as you drive along Dune Drive and Second Avenue- green grass, spring flowers, and blooming trees.