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In his weekly address to the public, Mayor Jay Gillian gives an update on a series of road and construction projects either planned or already underway in Ocean City. He also discusses the city's ongoing flood-mitigation efforts on the ninth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. His entire address follows.

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Ocean City is holding a Halloween Trunk or Treat candy giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The location is the church's Wesley Avenue parking lot between Seventh and Eighth streets.

Ocean City’s second annual Halloween House Decorating Contest included 42 entries, and judging took place this Wednesday and Thursday. A list of winners and participants is attached and available at www.ocnj.us/halloween, so everybody can check out all the homes and businesses that were decorated in the spirit of the holiday.

A Coastal Flood Watch will be in effect for Ocean City from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday. A Wind Advisory for sustained easterly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, and these winds will contribute to flooding conditions.

Ocean City’s 73rd annual Halloween Parade returns on Thursday (Oct. 28) and promises a great time for all. The event is a favorite on the fall calendar and features local children, families, bands, entertainers, businesses and organizations costumed for the occasion. The parade starts at 7:15 p.m. Thursday and proceeds down Asbury Avenue from Sixth Street to 11th Street.

The Ocean City Division of Social Services will present a free online discussion on women's mental health at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.  Details follow on how to participate and ask questions.

Trick-or-treating hours for Ocean City will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Ocean City will make free door hangers available to identify every home that will put out Halloween treats. This system will make it easier for trick-or-treaters to find participating homes, and it will limit interactions with homes not participating. Details follow on where to get the door knockers.

The Ocean City girls soccer team defeated Clearview Regional, 3-0, Monday afternoon to advance to the semifinal round of the South Jersey Coaches Association Tournament. Scoring for the Red Raiders was the dynamic duo of Summer Reimet and Hope Slimmer. Reimet scored all three goals on three assists from Slimmer. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Ocean City from 8 p.m. Monday through 5 p.m. Tuesday. The forecast predicts 2 to 3.5 inches of rain with greater amounts possible in localized pockets.

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is continuing the tradition of hosting “Welcome Night.” This year Welcome Night will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the newly renovated Ocean City Sports & Civic Center on Sixth Street by the Boardwalk.