From emails:

> Dear Mr. Tamayo:
>
> As residents of Mariner’s Mark Way we are very excited about the sand
> replenishment.  Our concern is for our sleep.  With the project expected to
> be running 24/7 and the heavy equipment needed for the project, we are very
> concerned about the noise.  We have friends at 3556 Shore Drive that went
> thru this process a few years back and have told us the noise was brutal.
> Can we revisit the scheduling?
>
> Thank you for looking into this.

A resident of Mariners Mark

Response:

In answering your question on “Can we revisit the scheduling?”
>
> No, this is a federal navigation project and the standard of the industry is
> 24/7 – deviations from the standard at our request would be very costly.
> The dredge work will continue on a 24 hour basis, while we anticipate the
> grading of the material placement will occur during daytime hours.  We
> understand your concerns and we ask that you remain patient.  The contractor
> is working around the clock in order to be in and out of the area as quickly
> and efficiently as possible.  Placement of material along the beach will
> move from the west to the east limits.
>
> If you have any other questions, please let me know.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Rommel B. Tamayo, P.E.
> City of Virginia Beach
> Public Works Engineering/Water Resources
> Phone: 757-385-4511
> Fax:  757-385-5668
> Email: rtamayo@vbgov.com

Fall Festival Flyer [1pg pdf]

Contact Kim to volunteer or to learn more:
Kim Y. Miller
Events Coordinator
First Landing State Park
757-412-2307
kim.miller@dcr.virginia.gov

At the Pilotonline.com.
Previously here.

From Pilotonline.com article:
Last month, one rape and one incident of vandalism also occurred at the complex between Northampton Boulevard and Shell Road, according to online police reports.

Police don’t have any suspects in the burglaries and are increasing patrols in the area while property-crime detectives investigate, Officer Adam Bernstein, a Police Department spokesman, said in an e-mail.

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An email from the City’s Engineer:

I wanted to let you know that we have confirmed the next public meeting for the Lesner Bridge Replacement project on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 5-7pm at Cox High School.  We should have a copy of the Environmental Assessment document (final draft) available online hopefully by Monday for public review.  There should be an ad in the Beacon this Sunday (Oct 4) as well as Oct 25 regarding this meeting.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

David S. Jarman, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
City of Virginia Beach
757-385-4144 (direct)
757-385-4131 (main)

Head over to ShareShoreDriveDay.net for the link to the entire packet & view suggestions that will improve safety for cyclists.

More at Pilotonline.com:

Police are looking for an SUV driver who struck an 11-year-old child and fled the scene Monday.
The child, a Great Neck Middle School student, told police that he was sitting on a curb at Greenwell Road and Delmar Drive waiting for the school bus around 8:15 a.m. when a large red or maroon SUV went through the stop sign and struck him, according to an e-mail from Officer Adam Bernstein, a police spokesman.

According to a dispatcher at 385.5000, the case is closed. They apprehended the driver.
Update 10.01.09 @ 3:16pm: According to WVEC article, driver is not apprehended. We’re waiting for a call back from the Police to confirm either way.

WVEC Channel 13 has also reported on this incident.  Read the story and watch the video by heading to Bayville Park Hit and Run Story.

Lesner Bridge Replacement

The City expects to have the Lesner Bridge Replacement design at the 60% completion stage ready for public comment in early November.  Please visit this link to see the proposal as it stood on August 25, 2009. [97 pg PDF] If you are going to be living here to witness the several years of construction it could take, you really want to spend the time to read the PDF link. It’s worth your time.

Some early comments include:
Residents of 3556 have observed that the proposal has assigned that the railings and light poles be blue.  They would prefer that the color be muted to blend better with the surrounding topography.  SDCC will post the date, time and location of the unveiling of the design when it is available, but in the interim, please take a moment to review what is currently in the works. 

Editor’s Note:
The Editor views the design & construction of the replacement for the Lesner Bridge as an incredible opportunity to make this a model for public works projects by building in cutting edge green technologies. Working with FIGG, renowned as an international premier bridge builder, leveraging our unique local talent, like the Military, topography & geography, like the Ches Bay & Lynnhaven Watershed, Virginia Beach could leverage the opportunity of replacing this bridge into something great. One idea – the power for the bridge itself could be designed to be “off the grid” using, as an example, wave technologies. Local universities could use the bridge, under the appropriate supervision, as a “lab” to test various wind & wave energy production techniques.

Shore Drive Community Coalition
September 28, 2009Agenda
The September meeting of SDCC is expected to include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following elements.

For a single page printable version of the agenda, Click Here

Program Presentation:  Mary Richmond, VB Administrative Assistant, and SPSA
                            representative Tom Kreidel will speak on the topics of recycling
                            and hazmat disposal.

The general agenda for the evening will be:
Officer’s Reports – Brief Reports
Secretary – Todd
Treasurer’s Report – Leslie

Agenda Items:  Pound net demur hearing, October 13 @ 10:00am, Circuit Court, Bldg. 10B
Bike Trails and Paths, per Barbara Duke’s presentation to BAC
Shore Drive Signage, per BAC Design Subcommittee review
Shore Drive Safety Initiative, progress report
Cape Henry Beach Replenishment – Sept 30 – Nov. 15
Bayfront Advisory Committee – Monetary support of BAC mailing
SDCC Breakfast Event for PHP – Community event to promote PHP awareness and community connection.  (Sat Oct 31st proposed)
Comprehensive Plan and Sustainable Community Plan – Updates and opportunity for input.

Next Meeting: Pleasure House Point (PHP): a panel discussion of alternative usage, as
developed under the direction of SDCC Subcommittee.  Includes a
report from Delegate Joe Bouchard on his meeting with Governor
Kaine and others.  October 26, 2009, participation by Karen Forget
Of Lynnhaven River NOW and various City officials.

From the Official Website:

Federal agencies have released seven draft reports on protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay.

They include:
develop focused and coordinated habitat and research activities that protect and restore living resources and water quality of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed (U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Interior).

From Stacey:

Event: VBRHCC Blood Drive
    “It only takes an hour to help save many lives!”
What: Please – donate blood!
Start Time: Tuesday, October 6 at 1:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00pm
Where: Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center – Cape Henry Room

From the City’s Digital City Page:
For the first time ever, the City of Virginia Beach will be placing sand from Lynnhaven Inlet directly onto Cape Henry Beach.

The new beach will be wider and higher – providing better storm protection and a more attractive and enjoyable beach for Virginia Beach residents.
Watch the video.

From Cape Henry Shores Neighborhood Watch:

The following was received by our neighbor in the 2100 block of East Kendall, who was the victim of the break-in Monday night.

“The police came over again today and the officer had stated that there was another laptop theft around here on that Monday as well.  day. The person simply came in the unlocked door, grabbed the laptop and stole it.  Again, the people were home when this occurred.  I don’t know any further details other than the house was on Shore Dr. around here, but the police are definitely pursuing this as it’s a bit alarming that someone is doing this.”

Clearly, we have to lock our doors/windows, even when you are at home.  And if you have important info on your laptop, back it up!

If anyone has more info on the other stolen laptop, please forward the info so we can get it out to the community.

From an email. Emphasis mine:

Training and Informational Forum ~ Free and Open to the Public.

Presented by: Virginia Beach Police Supervisor’s Association & National Latino Peace Officers Association

The Norfolk FBI and Virginia Beach Police Department, along with other community leaders will participate in a town hall meeting titled “Not In Our Town” at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m.

Forum Speakers: F.B.I., Virginia Beach Police Intelligence Unit, Youth Opportunities Team, Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office and the Youth of the Community

This special educational, training, and informational Forum is in collaboration with many Religious Groups, Business Associations, Civic Groups, Governmental Offices, Parents, Schools of Education, and law enforcement agencies.

A local pastor, Virginia Beach resident, and business owner, Aaron Wheeler, Jr., will provide a venue for law enforcement agencies, and other organizations to address the public’s questions and concerns related to gangs, violence, and crime in Virginia Beach.  An invitation is extended to anyone interested in identifying strategies and working together for a solution to the issues.

This is not an FBI or Virginia Beach Police Department sponsored event; however, the FBI and several Virginia Beach Police officers will be on the panel to address questions about law enforcement’s role in gang prevention.

Please share this opportunity with neighbors and friends.

Together we can make a difference,

MPO Jimmy Barnes
Public Relations/Marketing/Spokesperson
Virginia Beach Police Department
Chief’s Staff
jfbarnes@vbgov.com
(757) 385-4494 office
(757) 620-0472 cell

Half of what you think you know about recycling may be false.

Monday night, Mary Richmond, from the City of Virginia Beach’s Waste Management recycling division, will give you some surprising facts.  Then SPSA’s Tom Kreidel will help us find the easiest way to keep household hazardous materials out of our environment, especially our precious Chesapeake Bay. 

For more information on the presentation, click hear for the flyer

Plus, there will be free stuff to the first 30 people or so. 

See you at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station

From Cape Story Neighborhood Watch:

A key on a lanyard was found on the bike path today in the vicinity of Hatton St. by a jogger.  Please call Regina, 496-6458 to claim. 

Please head over to ShareShoreDriveDay.net to learn more.

We sent it Tuesday September 22nd ‘09 10:28am EST. 

From Cape Henry Shores Neighborhood Watch:

I received this email late last night from a neighbor in the 2100 Block of East Kendall

“Wanted to send this along to you so that you can alert the rest of the neighbors.  This evening at around 11:30’ish pm (approx timeframe) someone broke into our house while we were here.  A window screen was sliced, and the person entered our house through the window.  We believe the dogs might’ve scared the person(s) off, but we did have a lap-top stolen.  The police came out and we filed a police report. We have no other information, but just wanted to raise awareness.”

From OPCL.org:

The vehicle in the attached picture has been associated with recent gang activity in the neighborhood. Be on the lookout for suspicious activity and call the police if you witness anything illegal happening.

Follow link to OPCL.org to see photo of vehicle.