The current idea has prompted many questions due to its impact on Ocean Park, safety on Shore Drive & the wildly popular Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility.
View Powerpoint presented to City Council Informal Session FEB 4 ’20.
Have questions or concerns?
Share them in “DISCUSS” below.
View article at Pilotonline.com:
The City Council will hear more about the lease of the 5-acre site on Tuesday. A public hearing will be scheduled soon, said Vice Mayor Jim Wood.
Cassidy was arrested the same day police responded to a robbery at Albano Cleaners at Thoroughgood Road and Pleasure House Road, but police haven’t said whether Cassidy might be linked to that robbery at this time.
View & download 1 page Agenda.
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad update & vision from Jay Kerr.
Recognition of new OPCL Officers by President Ryan Cochran.
OPCL Scholarship – Overview / Update – Betty Demers.
Crime Report from Jeff Wroblewski.
Sand replenishment update.
and more!
Come out and warm up with your neighbors!
Adult beverages, cornbread, small bowls & spoons, power strips & extension cords provided.
Please bring your CHILI in a crockpot.
Please RSVP to communication@opcl.org or DM Jennifer in Facebook if you plan on BABYSITTING services.
We have experienced teen babysitters on-call, ready to play & color in an adjoining room.
OPVRS is beloved Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad and is located 3769 East Stratford Road. Google Maps directions.
PLEASE ENTER FROM DOOR OPPOSITE SHORE DRIVE.
Parking is limited so please walk or car pool if possible.
VBCPS is now accepting applications from current 10th grade students interested in attending the Environmental Studies Program, a new innovative program opening at the Brock Environmental Center in September 2020. Students have until Jan. 31.
10th graders, start here to begin application process:
Application Process
Before entering grade 11, students will apply for admission to the program in the fall of their sophomore year. An essay formulated around the topics of Sustainable Economics and Business Innovation, Social Sustainability and Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Stewardship will be included in the application and will be used to identify candidates who show a passion for and interest in the fields of study. . . .
The official notice from Army Corp of Engineers including drawings, project review certification, official species list and more.
The ACOE is “still reviewing the permit application submitted by the City of Virginia Beach”. There is no current timeline when this project might get approved.
Syncing of lights & crosswalks installed about Dec 21.
Thanks to everyone who helped add this pedestrian love!
The contractor will be installing mast arms at the intersection. There will be single lane closures on east and west bound Shore Drive. Police will stop traffic for approximately 10-15 minutes in each direction while the mast arms are lifted and installed.
The project is likely to produce traffic delays, congestion, and some construction noise.
“nothing really safe there for pedestrians”
And:
“Shore Drive is the 3rd most traveled road in Virginia Beach”
Did you know it’ll be ~20 years between completing only 2 Phases of bringing Shore Drive up to the standards of the rest of the city.
Let’s step up and take care of this area now.
The Ocean Park Civic League (OPCL) Board of Directors (BOD) is looking for volunteer candidates for the office of Vice President and Secretary.
The Commitment:
These elected positions are for a 2-year period, and will commence January of 2020. Board members meet twice monthly at a BOD meeting and a subsequent General Membership meeting.
Your Duties:
The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in his absence, and upon the request of the President, shall preside over meetings, monitor committee activities, represent the League in City affairs, and perform the duties of the President as needed. The Vice President shall serve as the President should that term not be completed.
The Secretary records the official minutes of all meetings of the OPCL, submits and maintains a copy of the minutes for League consumption. Working knowledge of Power Point is a plus!
Ocean Park Civic League 