Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • Back in Business

    Last fall, I wrote about 2 local businesses closing/selling. But, back for an encore, Henny’s Restaurant at 97th Street is open for 1 last summer season; and the Sunoco Gas Station posted help wanted/ coming soon signs on their building at 29th Street.

    Is anyone else double checking their calendar after realizing that next weekend is Memorial Day Weekend??  How did that happen?  The town is active today as owners prepare for the grand opening of the 2008 summer season.  It’s exciting to see everyone back.

  • Beach Erosion

    I was upset to see the damage to “my” beach – but trying to look at the bright side:

    dunes.jpg       101st.jpg

    The dunes did their job during Monday’s storm.  So each year when we see another row of snow fencing installed and grumble that our walk down the path is a bit longer…we will remember that preservation of the dunes is essential.

    shadow.jpg There is still enough beach for my morning walk.  And at high tide this summer, our beach neighbors will be our new BFF’s!  I hope they have good snacks to share 🙂

  • Storm at the Shore

    naplespool1.jpg  This is where I was during Monday’s storm.  Sitting by a pool in Florida, reading a book, and enjoying the sun.  I had no idea the weather back home was so nasty!

    baystorm.jpg Meanwhile…my husband was here and took this picture of the bay in Stone Harbor. 

    18thstreet.jpg And, this is the beach at 18th Street in Avalon today.  There was beach erosion in both Avalon and Stone Harbor, and some damage to docks along the bay.  A northeast storm is common in March- but unexpected in May. 

  • Beach Tags/Avalon and Stone Harbor

    Discounted seasonal beach tags are now on sale in both communities.  If purchased by May 31st- $19 each; starting June 1st- $24 each. Beach tags are honored in both towns.

    The revenue generated is used to offset the costs to maintain and guard our Seven Mile Beach- a very worthy cause!

  • Foggy Weekend

    south-end-avalon.jpg Moderate temperatures, but a foggy day at the shore.  Hopefully, the moisture will help with my allergies/cough.

    There is a boat show in Stone Harbor all weekend- 96th Street- with food vendors and music to enjoy as you dream of summer days on the water 🙂

  • Avalon- Beach Funding

    According to an article in this week’s Herald:  www.capemaycountyherald.com

    The Borough of Avalon has secured $1.5 million for an emergency beach fill project this fall.  Replenishment in mid-May will open the beach paths on 10th, 11th, and 15th Streets- however the paths at 12th, 13th, and 14th Streets will remain closed. 

    In the past, the Borough has created walkways along the top of the dunes for a more convenient access for residents in the effected areas.

  • Ocean Drive Marathon

    http://www.odmarathon.org/

    Today is race day- the weather for this event is typically cold and rainy, so this morning’s sun is an added bonus for the participants.  But they are running in to a steady wind (ENE 16 to 25mph per the the Weather Channel).  That’s why I’m not an athlete- too much of a wimp! 

  • Avalon- Beach Access for 2008

    Mayor Martin Pagliughi recently sent a letter to the residents of Avalon regarding the beach in the north end.  Due to permit issues with the State of New Jersey, the Borough may not be able to restore the paths to the beach between 10th and 15th Streets.

    He assured the property owners that “if nature helps to correct the situation between 10th and 15th Streets, we will reopen the paths immediately”.

  • Early Easter = Early Season

    The bulb flowers in our little yard are doing their best to be out for Easter.  The local shops and restaurants have the same plan.

    There will be OPEN signs at the Windrift Restaurant, Claude’s in North Wildwood (originally Stone Harbor based- and locals are happy to travel across the bridge for a wonderful meal), Via Mare, and many of 96th Street retail shops.

    Enjoy an early spring visit to the shore!

  • The Lights are On…

    You know you are ready for spring when it’s exciting to see lights on in houses as you drive through town!

    Tortilla Flats and Avalon Coffee are now open on weekends.  The Concord Cafe will open next week (we live for the restaurants to return).

    Washed off my deck furniture yesterday and actually sat in the sun for a bit (out of the wind of course).