Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • Islandman Triathlon

    The annual Islandman Triathlon will be held Saturday, June 30th.

    Letter from Midge Kerr, Race Director:

    As in years past, volunteers are needed to man the bike course (7:30am to 9:30am). We would be extremely grateful for any help you can get in securing street coverage. We need to have the bike course closed to vehicle traffic for the adult and youth bike races to ensure the safety of our participants.

    The volunteers will stand at the assigned street corners and state to any possible cars that the streets are closed for the charity event and appreciate their understanding until they are once again opened to the public. Some of the athletes will be going up to 30 mph and there will also be up to 450 athletes at the peak of the bike portion to stress the importance of the road closure and the difficulty in finding an opening to pass safely across the roads.
    All volunteers get a free tee shirt which should be worn while on the bike course.
    This will be color coded for the event and allow the children racing to identify a safe and friendly adult that they can get guidance and /or assistance from if the need arises.
    All volunteers are welcome to the post race festivities and foods back at Community Hall.
    The success of Islandman and Islandkids Triathlons depends on our Avalon community getting involved and supporting it and our charity partners.
    Staffing the bike course is our number one priority, but if someone is unable to do it and would still like to help, we could use volunteers at packet pick up Friday, June 29th from 3-6 pm and race morning from 6-8:30 am.
    If you are able to volunteer for this event, please let me know.  ann@anndelaney.com    Thanks!

  • 929 Dune Drive, Avalon

    Seller is in the process of modifying the over sized 1st floor family room to add a 4th bedroom (as in the original architect’s plans).  The custom wet bar will be moved into the family room. 

    New pictures will be posted once the construction is complete.

    Exceptional Avalon location, and features:  4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1st floor family room and a 2nd floor main living area.  Heated, salt water pool!  Inlet views from the front decks.

    $1,450,000 mostly furnished. 

    For additional information and pictures: Click Here to View Listings

    Thank you for your interest!

  • 7 Mile Beach Restaurant Week

    What a great opportunity to try a few of the new (or new to you) local restaurants!

    The event runs June 1st to June 10th.  Most island restaurants are participating with special menus and pricing.

    ANOTHER excuse not to cook 😉

  • One Week to Save

    FYI- full season beach tags are discounted for just one more week.

    Purchase on or before May 31st, and pay $21 per tag.  As of June 1st, the tags will cost $26 each.

    Tags are reciprocal between Avalon and Stone Harbor.

    Revenue from the sale of beach tags is used to off set the cost of maintaining and guarding our beautiful beaches.   It’s a great bargain for a full summer of beach access.

    Beach tag booths are open daily: 30th and Avalon Avenue in Avalon; and 95th Street and the beach in Stone Harbor.

  • Life at the Beach

    This view made me smile as I walked along the beach last evening.  It was a bright spot after a few days of rainy weather.

    The sun has returned today- with a comfortable, dry breeze. 

    On tap for this weekend: Avalon Yard Sale (owners throughout the town will be participating), flower (and hoagie) sales to benefit both the Avalon Fire Department and Stone Harbor Garden Club. More restaurants and shops opening for the season this weekend, too.  Hey, did I mention Kohler’s Bakery will be open Saturday and Sunday??  Taking extra long walks in anticipation of a cream donut 😉

  • New House with a Pool

    Looking to spend the summer in Avalon, NJ?

    This beautiful home was completed in September 2010, and features numerous upgrades.

    Upside down style and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining at the shore.  Inlet views from the front deck, and a heated salt water pool in the private back yard.

    $1,450,000 mostly furnished.

    Additional information and pictures available on our web site.  Please contact me with any questions ann@anndelaney.com   I appreciate your interest.

  • There’s Still Time…

    Excellent value- a 3 bedroom/2 bath first floor condo located just 1/2 block to the beach!

    $539,900 furnished, and with instant rental income.

    Pictures and additional information available on our web site for 55 32nd Street, Unit 1, Avalon NJ.

    Please contact me with any questions ann@anndelaney.com   I appreciate the opportunity to help.

  • Year Round Residents

    Down The Shore author Jen Miller posted an article last week on NewsWorks, New Jersey:  Declining Barrier Island Population.  An interesting read that hits “close to home”. 

    Disclaimer: observations are based on my life experiences as both a resident, and a real estate agent. 

    While it may seem obvious to focus on the high cost of housing, the job market is also a real factor. 

    Think about the people you know living on the island year round:  they are most likely local business owners, real estate agents…or retired.  The need for other professions is limited.

    When I attended Avalon Elementary in the late 1960s/early 1970s, our family was considered small with just 4 children.  It was not unusual to see 6 or more siblings in the school.  And, one family even contributed 10 kids to the cause! 

    Those “kids” left the area for higher education, and moved to a location best suited for their career.  In recent years,  families (who stayed or moved here) have fewer children to attend the elementary schools.

    As Jen concluded in the article, the barrier island schools and governments have no choice but to face the changing demographic.  Shared services is a realistic solution…especially for communities occupying the same island of “sand”.

  • May Weekends

    We are waiting for the clouds to depart and the warm air to return…

    Expecting a busy weekend- Stone Harbor is hosting the Coastal Living/Boat Show along 96th Street Saturday and Sunday.  There will be food vendors and music, too.

    AND, have you read about Saturday’s “super moon”?  The best viewing spot will be on the beach.  On Friday night, the moonrise is 6:29pm (if there are clouds on the horizon, it can be another 20 minutes to view over the ocean); and on Saturday, the moonrise is 7:45pm.

  • Island Parking

    Quarters in your car?  Yes, it’s that time of year.

    In Stone Harbor, the meters in the business district are operational as of today.  The hours are 10am to 9pm in town; and 10am to 5pm for the 95th Street lot by the beach.

    In Avalon, the day time parking in the business district along Dune Drive is limited to 2 hours starting May 15th (there are signs posted).

    Also, watch for the blinking traffic lights to change over to regular traffic signals…and “No turn on red” in effect at the 96th Street intersections.