Letter From Mayor: FEMA Maps, Dredging and More in the Works

The contractor for the bay and lagoon dredging has been unable to complete the project.  We are discussing all possible options with the contractor and others to have the project completed.  In the meantime I have directed that the dredge pipes be removed from the bay since they are sitting unused.  That removal is expected to be complete in 7-10 days.

The Administration is reviewing the public input provided at a recent community forum on safe biking held by Bike OCNJ.  Our capital plan includes funding for several key components of the effort to establish a safe bike corridor the length of the island.  You will be hearing more about this effort in the weeks ahead.

I would like to thank Tom Gill and his family who have stepped in and addressed some hazardous and unsightly conditions at the former Dan’s Dock site at 10th Street and the bay.  The property is currently under the control of two out of state banks.  As has been discussed publicly, the Gill family hopes to purchase and redevelop the site into an active marina operation with associated businesses.  In the meantime, the site was falling in greater and greater disrepair.  The Administration had begun the steps necessary to fund and undertake the required repairs to make the property safe.  Had this occurred, a lien would have been placed on the property and the funds would have been returned to the taxpayers when the property ultimately sold.  Thanks to the Gill family this will now not be necessary.