Mayor Jay Gillian: Vote for O.C. in 'Top 10 Beaches' Contest

Dear Friends: I would like to welcome everyone to the official start of the 2015 summer season. This is an exciting time for all of us and we are all looking forward to a great season. I hope you take the time to enjoy all Ocean City has to offer this weekend, and also make time to participate in our events. I am pleased to announce that TripAdvisor has recently recognized Ocean City as a top "Destination on the Rise in 2015." TripAdvisor said, "Ocean City showed a massive booking increase within the last year, and was praised by reviews as a relaxing retreat.” I appreciate TripAdvisor’s recognition and am thankful for everyone who works hard to make this City great. I will also ask that you remember to vote for Ocean City in the NJ Sea Grant Consortium’s “Top Ten Beaches” survey. We need everyone to vote to show that Ocean City is the best beach community in all four categories. Voting can be completed through this link: http://njseagrant.org/njsgc-toptenbeaches/ On Friday, I will be joined by members of City Council, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, the Ocean City Beach Patrol and the Beach Patrol Alumni to officially “Unlock the Ocean” for the 2015 season. The ceremony will be followed by the always entertaining “Business Person’s Plunge.” Lastly, I ask that you please take the time to join us at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 11:00 am Monday to reflect on what this holiday is really all about. I will again have the honor to join the members of our local VFW and American Legion Posts for this annual event in remembrance of those who gave their lives so that future generations of Americans might live in freedom. I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend in America’s Greatest Family Resort! Warm regards, Jay A. Gillian Mayor