Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Stone Harbor, New Jersey- News

  • New Dining Options

    The Borough of Avalon officially granted permission for the local restaurants to offer outside dining.  Check out the comfortable outdoor seating areas at both the Circle Tavern (21st Street) and the Princeton Grill (facing Dune Drive).  Look for more businesses to follow suit.

    A new restaurant at the 21st Circle – Black Fish- will have to give it a try. 

    Sundae Best Ice Cream Parlor- 29th and Dune Drive- the new location looks like its almost ready to open. I missed Kohler’s Bakery on Mother’s Day weekend- but thankfully, they will be back for Memorial Day weekend! 

    New in Stone Harbor- Jay’s on Third – on 99th Street (the former Fish Tales space).  Over the winter, I saw a Newtown Grill sign on the Sole door (98th and Third), but the open sign is back up with the exisiting awnings and a Sole menu posted outside.  ??

    The dining/food choices along the Seven Mile Beach improve each season.  Better add a few more minutes to my morning walk 🙂

     

  • Countdown to Memorial Day ’08

    emptystreet.jpg This was taken yesterday morning- not a car in sight.  By the afternoon, a few of my neighbors arrived- with more expected by tonight.  The Philadelphia news stations are providing postive “shore” reports- and predicting great weather.  It should be a fun weekend!

    See you around town…

  • Lifeguard Stands

    The lifeguard stands have been delivered to the beaches of Stone Harbor in preparation for Memorial Day Weekend.  However, with the recent beach erosion, the stands may have to stay on the paths during high tide.  Oh well…I’m still anxious to get to the beach, and will make it work!

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  • Bike Lane- Stone Harbor

    The bike lane is now complete in Stone Harbor.  Second Avenue is not as wide as Dune Drive (same road- just a different name in each town).  And, although both are designated for just one lane of traffic, the bike lane in Stone Harbor forces the issue (frustrating when I’m behind a 20 mph driver and late for work!)  But I will try to be patient…or use First Avenue.

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  • 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:

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    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 🙂

  • Stone Harbor- Beach Replenishment

    According to an article today in The Press of Atlantic City:  www.pressofatlanticcity.com

    Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters said the Borough will need a replenishment project, hopefully in the fall.  The Borough is seeking state funding for 75% of a beach replenishment, which will likely cost several million dollars.

    The erosion effects 98th through 111th Streets.  The beach entrances will be graded to make them accessible. 

    As a side note- I walked that section of beach this morning- at high tide.  There is definite damage to the dunes and less dry sand- but the beach is still there.