Thanks to Mickey Toll, owner of Chesapeake Tree Service, for explaining that the larger live oak pieces being cut down will be hauled away by North Landing Firewood & Hauling Inc and milled for USE AS LUMBER for furniture & other potential uses well beyond mulch & firewood. Hooray!
Phil Pullen from Public Works informed me that his team will be presenting on the Shore Drive Projects at next month’s BAC meeting. …He also informed me that they are still scoping out the interim sidewalk improvements and will have a cost/schedule for the improvements soon. The attached status report will be placed on the BAC webpage by the end of the week.
District 9 Councilmember Joash Schulman will host listening sessions—Aug. 12 from 3-4:30 p.m. and Aug. 19 from 5:30-7 p.m.—to gain input and concerns from residents prior to the City Council Retreat.
Residents will have two opportunities to participate:
Session 1 – Saturday, Aug. 12, 3-4:30 p.m. Bayside Area Library, 936 Independence Blvd.
Session 2 – Saturday, Aug. 19, 5:30-7 p.m. Bayside Recreation Center, 4500 First Court Road
Attendees will have an opportunity to engage in small group discussions and identify citywide/district-specific priorities.
As summer draws to a close, there is no better way to conclude this season of growth, connection, and adventure than by giving the gift of life. Donating blood is a small sacrifice that yields a profound impact, resonating far beyond the confines of a single moment. Your decision to donate blood is a reminder that compassion knows no season, and your gesture will serve as a beacon of hope for those in need.
Two victims, one juvenile and one adult, were struck by gunshots, but were driven to the hospital before officers arrived on scene.
Gunshots 140am Saturday, fortunately not at time of this photo. Also fortunate, both victims expected to recover. Screenshot of coverage pulled offline.
There is some cleanup to do at the beach and the contractor is completing the construction of the perimeter dike at the DMMA site. The cleanup and equipment removal at the beach should wrap up this week. The perimeter dike at the DMMA site will be completed by mid-August.
Facts about the project: +Sand hauling to Cape Henry Beach began on May 2, 2023 +Sand hauling to Cape Henry Beach was completed on July 26, 2023 +Cape Henry beach was nourished between the Point Chesapeake +Condominium gazebo and just west of the Jade St beach access (approximately 1,800ft in length) +Volume of sand placed within the Cape Henry Beach project limits = 70,200cys (or 38cys/ft) +Number of trucks that hauled the sand = 5,220 +Average trucks per day = 93 +Average volume of sand transported in a single truck load = 13.5cys +The base elevation at the DMMA site is +10ft above sea level +The highest elevation at the DMMA site prior to the start of construction was +35ft above sea level +The new sand perimeter dike at the DMMA site will have a crest elevation of between +15ft and +18ft above sea level
“By 2050, “moderate” (typically damaging) flooding is expected to occur, on average, more than 10 times as often as it does today, and can be intensified by local factors.”
10X MORE “MODERATE” (TYPICALLY DAMAGING) FLOODING.
Bayside Recreation Center| 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach
Councilmember Schulman will host a town hall meeting to update residents on current city projects and issues that impact District 9. City staff representing Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Budget and public safety will be in attendance to discuss various topics. Attendees will have an opportunity to have their questions addressed.
The meeting will be held in Rooms 1 and 2.
Please direct requests for an accommodation, auxiliary aid or modification to policy in order to participate in a City program, service or activity to the Communications Office, 757-385-4679, as soon as possible before the program, service or activity is scheduled to begin, but in all instances no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
Friends of Live Oaks is Hosting hosting a Live Oak Walk (LOW) at First Landing State Park Picnic Area. 2500 Shore Drive Virginia Beach Virginia 23451 JUNE 10 from 8am to 10am. JOIN US!
While OceanFront again secures infinite funding, the Bayfront Shuttle budget gets SLASHED IN HALF.
“Route 35 Bayfront – The frequency will be modified to operate every 60-minutes. Route 35 will not provide service to Parks Avenue/19th Street. Service will be streamlined along Pacific Avenue. Route 35 will service the Edgar Cayce A.R.E on 67th St.”
In partnership with Preservation Virginia, the nation’s oldest statewide historic preservation organization, the Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission invites you to celebrate May as Historic Preservation Month through “Pints for Preservation.” Take part in this refreshing experience at local craft breweries in support of the Cape Henry Lighthouse and its ongoing preservation needs.
Throughout the month of May, each participating brewery is donating $1 per pint sold of their special designated Historic Preservation Month beer to support the lighthouse. The special beers are:
Reavenator Maibock – Reaver Beach Brewing Company
Without Question Light Lager – Pleasure House Brewing
Witty Wilde Belgian Wit. – Vibrant Shore Brewing Company
Find out how much you know about local history as your trivia team competes for prizes during the two remaining trivia nights. Each event will test your knowledge about Virginia Beach’s history starting at 7 p.m. on these dates and locations:
Monday, May 22, Pleasure House Brewing, 2032 Pleasure House Road
Thursday, May 25, Vibrant Shore Brewing, 505 18th St.
Commemorative pint glasses will also be available for a donation ($10 each; 2 for $15) during the trivia nights and all proceeds go to the lighthouse’s restoration fund.
Contact Mark Reed, 757-385-8573, mreed@vbgov.com for additional information about the Historic Preservation Month events.
The Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission is a City Council-appointed body that advises council on issues related to historic resources. They seek to preserve, protect and maintain the historic integrity of Virginia Beach and the former Princess Anne County through a program of advocacy and increased public awareness and involvement. The commission actively supports projects to survey historic resources, recognize historic buildings, districts and events, and research hidden areas of the city’s history. Visit www.VBgov.com/historicpreservation for additional information about the Historic Preservation Commission.
Shore Drive Phase IV (SD P4 as many like to call it) has been planned for the past 17 years. The project is slated to improve traffic and pedestrian safety as well as stormwater and aesthetics on Shore Drive between Marlin Bay and the Lesner Bridge in Ocean Park.
The City Council recently defunded, for the 3rd time, the SD P4 project indefinitely as part of their 23/24 FY Budget. The community was recently made aware of a new SD P4 study, which can be researched below, that identifies a project cost increase of $20 million from $30 million to $50 million. Based on the huge increase and lack of Council support, it appears that this project may not begin construction until 2040 or beyond.
The newly released SD P4 Engineering Design Study and background information can be found at the Ocean Park Civic League website – https://opcl.org/2023/05/09/this-just-in-2/
The Bayfront Advisory Commission will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday May 18th at 3:30pm in the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad building.
The meeting agenda, past month’s minutes and additional package information can be found below. The file is slightly large, so be patient with the download.
#WeLoveShoreDrive 