There were approximately 20 people at yesterday’s Township meeting. All of our easements are in, and YES we are getting replenishment. No date has been set, but hints are for the fall. All one needs is a mile stretch and we certainly have that. North Beach (17) and Loveladies (36) still need a large number of people to sign on (it won’t affect us) so if you know of anyone in those areas, why not try and push them towards signing. The DEP is actively removing debris from the bay. If you know of any significant debris, contact the township so that the information can be passed on. If you “remove” debris from the bay, and put it on land for the DEP to get it – it won’t. Just leave it where it is and contact them. Again people were asked to be pro-active with their homes and secure them. If you have any question about someone in the area, contact the police at 609-494-3322. All 52 beaches on LBI will have lifeguards just like any other year. The township’s health dept. will be moving into a modular building just north of the old movie theater (near Acme) within a few weeks. The “Thank You volunteer Fest” is well into the planning and they are looking for accommodations for the”35+” families who are returning from Louisiana to celebrate with us. Homes that are definitely being torn down will be receiving letters from the township to get them down within 10 days, and the township will take them down if necessary and be reimbursed by the homeowners. The new taxes look good and I must say if everything goes as planned we will have a small increase as compared to the stories that were circulating. A lot of hope for the Island, especially Holgate, and I hope to see that same hope expressed in our updates.

Marianne Hurley