The city has posted signs on the dunes asking the public to stay off the dunes.

Sec. 6-14. – Disturbing or removing structures, grass, etc., placed to catch sand for rebuilding dunes. It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to disturb or remove any structure erected or maintained or any grass, vines, shrubbery or brush located within two hundred (200) feet of the shoreline of the city for the purpose of catching sand for rebuilding sand dunes.

The BAC monthly session on January 18th (there was no meeting in December) included some good news announcements. The temporary sidewalks for Shore Dr. have been recognized as part of Phase IV project and will be funded out of that pot of money which just got a boost from the infusion of funds from the sale of easements to Dominion Power. Jeremy White, Public Works, had no update on when the project would get started. Our lone bus route 35 will be funded to have 30 min. runs.

Chic’s Beach sand nourishment is planned for March to include 105,000 cubic yards of sand. The neighborhood has concerns about the sand quality.

The community’s continued and frustrated concerns about the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp were raised. Most recently in addition to illegal car racing, parking and other problems, now the street lights have been out for weeks with no action from Dominion Power. Given the illegal and unsafe activities at the LBR that go largely unchecked, the dark streets are not helping.

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Walter Camp, Chair of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee gave a very informative overview about the work of the advisory committee and the recent Site Tour where members of the Planning Commission, City Council and others visited Shore Dr. to view the conditions. He included a video of the Virginia Beach Trail. (we had some sound difficulties so you may want to see it again!) Here is a link to the ATAC page .

Andy Broyles narrated a presentation about the many problems at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp. President Danny Murphy said that the civic league would like to convene a summit of all the principals: Parks and Rec; Police, Dept of Public Works in order to get concrete action before the season begins and the boat ramp gets busy again.

Upcoming Meetings:

Bayfront Advisory Commission Thursday, February 15 at 3:30 at OPVRS.

VBCCO MeetingTuesday February 27th 6:30 Bow Creek Rec Center

Social Committee Monday, February 26 at 6:00 pm at Taste. All are welcome!

Well there has been some good news and some bad news as we look back at 2023!

Our social calendar expanded to include lots of great new events: Easter Egg Hunt, Piling Day, Movie on the Beach, and Holiday Party! Huge thanks to the awesome Social Committee and all the wonderful neighbors who come out and join in!

Great times at Chilli Out Night, Spring Fling, Fall Fest and FIREWORKS!!

Our traditional Fall Fest was a hit again!

On the Bad News side: money for long awaited improvements to Shore Drive was diverted again in the 2023 City Budget (waiting for decades for these improvements). Some monies have been restored to the project with proceeds of easements sold to Dominion Power. We thank Councilman Schulman and City Council for their efforts! We hope the funds remain attached to this CIP and the project moves forward.

Many plans in the works for fun in 2024! The Chili Cookoff sign up will be available shortly for the Thursday Feb. 8 event at OPVRS. Maybe this is your year to WIN! Stay tuned for news about wine tasting, Easter Egg Hunt, PHP clean ups, Movies on the Beach, Spring Fling (April 20) and Piling Day (May 5th)! Best wishes for health and joy in the new year to all our Ocean Park neighbors.