The following is Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian’s weekly update to citizens posted on Friday, Oct. 17.
Dear Friends,
I am happy to announce that beginning next week the second phase of the boardwalk reconstruction project will begin. The city has developed a multi-year approach to replace the entire boardwalk and substructure from Fifth Street to 12th Street, and this phase of the project includes the area of boardwalk beginning just north of Sixth Street, including portions of the Sixth Street ramp, and ending just north of Seventh Street.
The city’s multi-year approach for boardwalk replacement is included in the city’s capital plan, which will be updated at an upcoming council workshop. Please keep this project in mind as you enjoy the boardwalk this winter.
I would like to update everyone on the artificial turf project. Earlier this week, following consultation with City Council and the school district, I notified the community that I feel it is best if we place the Carey Stadium turf project on hold for the time being.
City Council and I strongly feel that we cannot endorse moving forward with this project knowing that there may be a potential chance of a young athlete being harmed or contracting an illness. The city has had many successful programs and teams on the existing grass surface, and at this time, it is in all of our best interests to pause and allow further studies to proceed so that we can make an informed decision. The city will still proceed with the replacement of the track surface. I certainly hope you can all understand this decision.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Warm regards,
Jay A. Gillian
Mayor
