Thomas Giblin
At low tide early Friday morning (Oct. 2), the cliff line along the dunes at Fifth Street and Sixth Street shows the effects of a northeast gale that has been battering the beaches for more than a week.
The following is Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian’s Dear Friends, I would like to update you on several projects and activities going on in town. The north end beach replenishment project is tentatively scheduled to begin in early November. The contractor will begin to mobilize equipment near Beach Road and Morningside Road in the near future. The Army Corps of Engineers is working with city officials to determine the appropriate amount of sand to be pumped onto the north end beaches. The city will also be requesting that the contractor rebuild several areas of dunes that have been damaged. I will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Work started on the next phase of the boardwalk reconstruction program. The area from where the last phase stopped just north of 7th Street, to the north side of 8th Street is now blocked off, and we ask that pedestrians and bikers do not enter the construction area. Final prep work is being completed and actual demolition will begin next week. The top surface of the track at Carey Stadium was tentatively scheduled to be installed this week. However with a home football game tonight, and several activities planned around the game, we have asked the contractor to wait and begin on Monday. As with many projects, the progress on the track is weather dependent, but all signs look good for next week. This weekend the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk will take place Sunday, October 18th with registration beginning at 8:30 AM at 9th Street and the Boardwalk. This is a great event that provides free comprehensive information and support, and helps people take steps to reduce their risk of the disease or find it early when it’s most treatable. I hope everyone has a great weekend. Warm regards, Jay A. Gillian Mayor
