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Monday Morning 6:45pm Launch of Wallops Island Orb-3 Rocket to Space Station
Please note the correction in launch time, correct time is 6:45 PM on Monday
According to a Virginian-Pilot article, click here to read to read more.
The next commercial resupply rocket launch to the International Space Station is scheduled for Monday. The Antares rocket will launch at 6:45 p.m. from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility and is expected to rendezvous with the space station on Nov. 2, a NASA news release says.
Residents along Shore Drive should be able to see the rocket to the North East (NE) about one minute after launch from the horizon up to 20 degrees above.
For more information about the launch go to the Orbital website.
The launch will be broadcast on NASA TV and streamed online.
You can follow the launch on Twitter @orbitalsciences and on Facebook.
Monday Sept. 29th SDCC General Meeting – At-Large Candidate Forum
This Monday Sept. 29th at 7:30pm, SDCC will host an At-large City Council Candidate Forum at the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad meeting hall.
Click here to view the meeting agenda or Click here SDCC SEP 2014 Agenda for a printable version of the agenda
There are 4 candidates running for 2 council seats. Please come out and listen to what they have to say regarding issues that impact our Shore Drive neighborhoods.
Below is the list of At-large Candidates taken from the City of VB’s website.
At-large
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Note: Two seats are up for election. The top two candidates are the winners.
- M. Ben Davenport
- George Furman, III
- Brad D. Martin – Incumbent Martin was appointed to city council in 2014.
- John D. Moss – Incumbent Moss was most recently elected to city council in 2011.
1 injured in Va. Beach crash involving school bus at 2500 Shore Dr. – Wed Sept 24th at 4:15pm
A Virginia Beach school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle this afternoon Wednesday Sept. 24th in the 2500 block of Shore Drive.
The other vehicle rolled over, and the driver was injured, according to police. No one on the bus was hurt, police said.
The bus was coming from Virginia Beach Middle School, and the crash happened shortly after 4:15 p.m.
Drivers are asked to avoid the 2500 block of westbound Shore Drive.
Pilot writer Mary Beth Cleavelin contributed to this report.
Click here for the Pilot article
FYI – 2500 Shore Drive is the entrance to First Landing State Park
The Virginia Oyster is Back – Inside Business Article featuring local Chris Ludford
“There’s a revolution happening,” said Chris Ludford, owner of Ludford Brothers Oyster Co., a boutique oyster grower in Virginia Beach. “In the last four to five years we’ve regained a foothold in a younger population of oyster eaters.”
Click here to read the entire article http://insidebiz.com/news/virginia-oyster-back
SDCC General Meeting – Monday Aug. 25th at 7:30pm
Click here for a printable version of the agenda
MONDAY 25 AUG 2014
Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting
MONDAY 25 AUG 2014
7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station
(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order
Meeting topic
- Discussion of Current City Issues
- POST-HURRICANE RECOVERY for NEIGHBORHOODS
Officers’ Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –JULY Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Paulette Hruska
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday SEP 29, 2014
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting (Thursday Aug. 21st) and Newsletter
Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet August 21, 2014
The Bayfront Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, August 21, 2014,
at the Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Click here for the meeting agenda and to read the latest BAC Newsletter
Bay provides means of livelihood for fishermen
This is the third of seven weekly narratives by Virginian-Pilot reporter Kathy Adams highlighting the beauty, the vibrancy and the struggles of the city’s Chesapeake Bay and Shore Drive communities.
Click here to read the article – http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/bay-provides-means-livelihood-fishermen
“Life Along the Bay”, Virginian-Pilot Series of Articles to focus on Bay and Shore Drive Communities
Check out the first of a seven article series entitled “Life along the bay” by the Virginian-Pilot
The articles will be weekly narratives highlighting the beauty, the vibrancy and the struggles of the city’s Chesapeake Bay and Shore Drive communities.
The first article “Along river, nature is preserved for wildlife, people” by Kathy Adams can be found here http://hamptonroads.com/2014/07/along-river-nature-preserved-wildlife-people
SDCC General Meeting – Monday July 28th at 7:30pm
Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC Agenda 7.28.14
MONDAY 28 JULY 2014
Shore Drive Community Coalition
SDCC General Meeting
MONDAY 28 JULY 2014
7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station
(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order:
Meeting topic: National Flood Insurance Program Rates
Home Owner Options
Costs and Requirements to Raise a Home
Officers’ Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –JUNE Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Paulette Hruska
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday AUGUST 25, 2014
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
Cape Story Parade and Fireworks on the Bay (East of Lesner Bridge) Moved to Sat. July 5th
Cape Story by the Sea’s 51st Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on the Bay (East of the Lesner Bridge) have been moved to Saturday July 5th due to forecasted impact of tropical storm/hurricane Arthur.
For more information on the rescheduled events, please check out Cape Story’s website at the following links:
Reschedule Information – http://capestory.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/cape-story-parade-and-fireworks-moved-to-saturday-july-5th-due-to-impending-weather-conditions/
Parade/Firework Specifics – http://capestory.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/1217/
Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach, VA – Free Father’s Day Admission
Free General Admission for Dads on Father’s Day!
On Sunday, 15 June, 2014, general MAM admission will be free to all fathers accompanied by their son(s) or daughter(s). Weather permitting, we expect to fly our North American P-51D Mustang at 2:00pm on Sunday.
If your looking for something cool to do for Father’s Day, check out this local treasurer we have in Virginia Beach.
Military Aviation Museum
1341 Princess Anne Road (Click on address for map link)
Virginia Beach, VA 23457
Lynnhaven River to get $22.8 million for rehabilitation
After years of studies and waiting, a federal plan to help rehabilitate the Lynnhaven River is moving forward.
The Senate passed a bill Thursday authorizing a $12 billion package of water projects across the country, including $22.8 million for work in Virginia Beach’s largest waterway.
****TUESDAY – TUESDAY – TUESDAY**** May 27th – SDCC General Meeting
Click here for a printable agenda SDCC Agenda March2014
TUESDAY 27 MAY 2014
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATE TO TUESDAY DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY
Shore Drive Community Coalition
SDCC General Meeting
7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order:
Meeting topic: Lynnhaven River Now speaker TRISTA IMRICH will discuss the environmental impact and our future costs of Storm Water Runoff pollution into the LYNNHAVEN Estuary
Officers’ Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –APR Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Paulette Hruska
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday JUNE 30, 2014 Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
Swimming Advisory Issued for Cape Story and First Landing State Park
The city’s health department has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest and Kendall streets because of bacteria levels in the water.
The advisory includes the First Landing State Park coastline along the bay. It does not affect the Oceanfront.
Recent tests by the health department found bacteria levels exceeded State Water Quality Standards, according to a news release.
Signs will be posted on the beach.
City Staff Presentation on Parking Study – Monday May 12th at 7:30pm
All are welcome at the CSBTS Civic Meeting.
CSBTS Civic Association General Meeting
Monday May 12th at 7:30pm in the Virginia Beach Resort Conference Hotel
Special guest speaker – Mr. Mike Shahsiah, Senior Traffic Engineer for City of VB.
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Not enough parking available for company?
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Too many beach tourists parking on your front lawn?
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Cars parked on Shore Drive make it hard to see when you pull out from your street?
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Illegal “No Parking” signs placed on your street?
Come out and hear what the City has been studying regarding these questions and more for our neighborhood. Below is the basic study premise and the interim study details can be viewed by clicking this link – http://capestory.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/bayfront-traffic-study-report.pdf
At the request of Bayfront Advisory Committee, Traffic Engineering staff has surveyed the Bayfront Communities north of Shore Drive between the Lesner Bridge and State Park, including Cape Story by the Sea community. The purpose of this parking survey was to locate the illegal no parking signs, misplaced signs, illegal encroachments, and those legal no parking signs that are no longer needed due to changes over the years in this area.
Virginian-Pilot Article on Saturday’s Stabbing
In case you missed it, here is the Virginian-Pilot’s article regarding Saturday’s stabbing incident at Chesapeake House on the Bay condos.
Stabbing at condominium near Lesner Bridge in Va. Beach
By Stacy Parker
The Virginian-Pilot
© April 26, 2014Three people suffered stab wounds after a domestic-related incident turned violent Friday.
Police and rescue personnel responded to a call at 3:24 p.m. at Chesapeake House on the Bay, a condominium complex at 3558 Shore Drive, where they found three victims complaining of stab wounds, said Officer Tonya Borman, police spokesperson.
Two victims were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. One person was treated at the scene.
The suspect, Bradley Good, 18, was located and arrested. Good has been charged with one account of aggravated malicious wounding.
SDCC General Meeting Tonight – Monday April 28th at 7:30pm
Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC Agenda April 2014
Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting
Monday April 28, 2014
7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station
(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order:
Meeting topic: General discussion on various Shore Drive projects
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Flood improvements – Short Term Projects – Sluice gates for Cape Henry/Cape Story by the Sea/Lynnhaven Colony; Stormwater piping and pumping for Ocean Park
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Flood improvements – Long Term Solutions – Shore Drive neighborhoods. City Council to prioritize with public input
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FEMA/National Flood Insurance Program – Updates and contacts
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Lesner Bridge replacement – Progress update
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Neighborhood Dredge Program and Spoils Transfer Stations – Program update
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Shore Drive Parking Study – Project to increase available parking North of Shore Drive between Lesner Bridge and State Park
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Shore Drive Safety Improvement Project – Project changes and schedule update
Officers’ Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s Report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –March Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Paulette Hruska
Old Business: See meeting topics
New Business: Open floor
Adjourn
Thursday April 24th – City Flood Improvement Project Meeting at John B Dey
Last minute reminder
Project engineers from the City will host a public open house to discuss Flood Improvement Projects for Cape Henry, Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony neighborhoods
The meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at John B Day elementary school.
Thurs April 24th Public Meeting on Cape Henry, Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony Flood Gate Project
The City will host a public open house to discuss the CIP 7-151 – Installation of Flood Gates. These gates will prevent tidal surges from backing up through the storm drain system and open to allow rain to flow out during normal rain events. The gates will be installed in the Cape Story/Cape Henry and Lynnhaven Colony neighborhoods.
The meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at John B Day elementary school.
Click here to print the flyer Cape Henry Ditch Flood Gates Open House
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