Monday, January 16, 2012

Thinking of Spring...

Could it be that Mother Nature has mercifully given Long Beach a pass this winter after dealing her best shots in August and October?

Connecticut Ave. dunes
Last week’s mild temperatures have brought early thoughts of spring and many West Enders are beginning to cast a worried eye on the effect of the hurricane on our dunes and beach entrances.

Minnesota Ave. dunes
Minnesota Avenue resident Gemma Tansey (who submitted these photos) expressed her concerns to Councilman and fellow West End resident Mike Fagen.

Connecticut Ave. dunes
Councilman Fagen has confirmed that the planning has already begun. Meetings have been scheduled with the DEC and Public Works this week and the rebuilding and replanting will take place in the spring.

Connecticut Ave. dunes
So relax, root for the Giants this Sunday and we’ll keep you posted on the progress of the beach renewal.

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