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1 Asharoken Avenue
Asharoken, NY 11768
(631) 261-7098
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NOAA Prediction Chart for the full year.
Asharoken Sea Wall Contract Awarded
(July 27, 2010)
Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) and
Asharoken Mayor Patricia Irving today announced that the US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract for the repair of the Asharoken Sea Wall. The Sea Wall was destroyed in the storm of March 13, 2010. Repair plans and funding has been fast tracked by the Army Corps of Engineers at the insistence of Congressman Israel.
The Army Corps awarded the $2,254,031 to Cutting Edge Group, an 8(a) small business concern. The plan calls for federally funded reconstruction of the damaged sea wall. This is the same contractor that in 2007, reinforced a section of the sea wall with heavy rock tonnage which withstood this latest storm. The new work calls for similar construction in those areas of the sea wall that failed.
Construction will begin as soon as the heavy rocks are delivered to the site. It is expected the last week of August or the first week of September. The project has a completion date of not later than February 2011. As of now, that date is expected to be met.
“Everyone recognizes
the importance of this project for the protection and safety of our community. I only wish a permanent solution to the erosion of Asharoken Beach moved as quickly as this project.”
—Mayor Patrica Irving
Mayor Irving stated that "Congressman Israel has stayed involved and the Army Corps continues to fast track this project. Everyone recognizes the importance of this project for the protection and safety of our community. I only wish a permanent solution to the erosion of Asharoken Beach moved as quickly as this project."
“This community depends on Asharoken Avenue every day, so it’s imperative that we fast track the repairs,” Israel said. “Mayor Irving and I have been working closely with the Army Corps to ensure the project gets the necessary federal funding and is expedited. I’m glad we can announce that the contract has been awarded, the first step keeping the timeline on target.”
The Army Corps of Engineers has been conducting a feasibility study for a permanent restoration of Asharoken beach. The feasibility study proposes 600,000 cubic yards of sand being deposited on Asharoken beach to protect it from significant erosion. The sea wall construction was intended as a temporary measure until a permanent plan could be developed to restore and protect the beach. The beach is the only protection Asharoken Avenue has against the ravages of Long Island Sound. The Army Corps and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation are currently discussing sand sources for this project.
“Sand on the beach is the only long term solution to protect the beach, our homes and Asharoken Avenue for the residents of both Asharoken and Eaton’s Neck,” Mayor Irving stated.
Senator Schumer Announces Progress on Funding for Beach Preservation
(July 21, 2010)
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer
announced that the Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee has approved the Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Bill which includes $100,000 for Asharoken Beach. The funding will be used to continue a study exploring the feasibility of the permanent preservation of Asharoken Beach.
Schumer said "This funding ensures that the feasibility study can continue to find permanent solutions to the erosion of Asharoken beach. Preserving the shoreline is an important measure in protecting the town as a whole and protecting Long Island’s beautiful beaches. I will fight to see this funding through the full appropriations process."
"It's Too Darn Hot" by Joan G. Hauser, Asharoken resident and Master Gardener,
is the 11th installment in her gardening "how-to" guest column featured in our
Home & Garden section.
Click on the "Resources" button above, then "Home & Garden".
Board of Trustees Meetings
The last meeting of the Board was held on July 19 (special meeting); the next regular meeting will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 7:30pm. Contact the Village Clerk to obtain copies of meeting minutes.
Asharoken Garden Club Announces 2010 Gold Award Winners
This year, three gardeners were chosen out of 45 entrants in the Asharoken Garden Club Street
Garden Recognition program to receive the Club's Gold Award. The three outstanding gardeners are: Philip Marrone at
3 Crescent Drive, Barbara McNally at 54 Church Street, and Flemming and Stace Hansen at
75 Woodbine Avenue (Copenhagen Bakery).
Click here to read the entire story, or click on the 'Resources' button above,
then "Home & Garden". Congratulations to the winners and to all the participants.
Swearing-In Ceremony Held at Village Hall
Photo: Eric Maffei
Trustee Joe Affrunti is sworn in for a second term.
On Thursday, July 1, an enthusiastic crowd of Village residents, family and friends attended the swearing-in ceremony of our elected officials.
Justice Charles D. Brown administered the Constitutional Oath of Office to Mayor Patricia Irving, Trustees
Photo: Eric Maffei
Justice Brown swears in new Trustee Joe Tilleli.
Joseph Affrunti and Joseph M. Tilleli before the start of their respective terms of office which begin on July 6, 2010.
Mayor Irving then administered the Oath of Office to Justice Brown, who has served as Village Justice for thirty years.
Mayor Irving, beginning her second term in office, thanked residents for their continued support.
Irving congratulated the newly elected and re-elected Trustees, and
gave special thanks to Justice Charles Brown for his three decades of service.
Irving also thanked Trustee Avrum Golub for his efforts on behalf of the Village.
Afterwards, attendees enjoyed cake and refreshments.
Asharoken Village Newsletter / Mayor's Report
The most current issue of the
Asharoken Village Newsletter/Mayor's Report (April 2010) is available online.
A printed copy of this newsletter was mailed to all Asharoken residents.
Current and archived reports/newsletters can be accessed by clicking on "Government" above, then "Newsletter/Mayor's Rpt".
Asharoken Sea Wall Update
April 22, 2010:
Asharoken Mayor Patricia Irving
announced that the US Army Corps of Engineers has approved the funding and plans for the repair of the Asharoken Sea Wall. The Sea Wall was destroyed in the storm of March 13, 2010. Repair plans and funding has been fast tracked by the Army Corps of Engineers at the insistence of
Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington).
The plan calls for a $2.7 million federally funded reconstruction of the damaged sea wall. In 2007, the Army Corps reinforced a section of the sea wall with heavy rock tonnage which withstood this latest storm. The plan calls for similar construction in those areas of the sea wall that failed.
Detailed engineering and design work will begin immediately and construction will start this summer. The project has a completion date of not later than Feb, 2011.
Mayor Irving stated that "I am both thrilled and thankful that the US Army Corps of Engineers expedited this project. Asharoken Avenue remains vulnerable and is subject to further closures until these repairs are completed. The residents of Asharoken and Eaton's Neck are grateful that Steve Israel delivered on his promise to get the Army Corps to fast-track this project. I look forward to continue working with the Army Corps on a permanent solution for the protection of Asharoken Avenue."
The Army Corps of Engineers has been conducting a feasibility study for a permanent restoration of Asharoken beach. The feasibility study proposes 600,000 cubic yards of sand being deposited on Asharoken beach to protect it from significant erosion. The sea wall construction was intended as a temporary measure until a permanent plan could be developed to restore and protect the beach. The beach is the only protection Asharoken Avenue has against the ravages of the Long Island Sound. The Army Corps and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation are currently discussing sand sources for this project.
“Sand on the beach is the only long term solution to protect the beach, our homes and Asharoken Avenue for the residents of both Asharoken and Eaton’s Neck,” Mayor Irving stated.
2010 Water Ski Permit Application Now Online
The 2010 Water Ski Permit Application
is now available online. Click on the "Government" button above, then "Permits & Applications".
The fee for the permit, which is valid for the 2010 season, is $65.
For Your Information:
Asharoken Village Notices/Alerts During March 2010 Storm
Joint Announcement:
Major Sand Replacement for Asharoken this Fall
(March 1, 2010)
Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) and
Asharoken Mayor Patricia Irving
announced plans for a major sand replacement effort for Asharoken Beach this fall. National Grid has filed an application for the necessary permits for dredging with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and with the Army Corps of Engineers to move 48,000 cubic yards of sand this fall - a massive increase from past efforts.
"Last October the Army Corps issued a decision directing National Grid to replace sand on Asharoken beach. For years I urged the Army Corps to rule on this matter and this week I asked them to enforce their own decision. Now we're seeing results. National Grid has filed permits to replace 48,000 cubic yards of sand this fall. This is a huge step forward and I will continue to work with National Grid, the Army Corps and Mayor Irving to see this process through," said Rep. Israel.
"I am pleased to learn that National Grid is moving forward in complying with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directive to replenish sand on Asharoken beach. Although it is not all the sand necessary to restore our beach, it is a start. It also appears that National Grid is committed to doing the 'right thing' and abide by its promise to comply with the Army Corps' directives as to its obligation to replenish sand lost to Asharoken beach as required by the power plant's operating permit.
Mayor Irving continues: "On behalf of all the residents of the Village of Asharoken and the unincorporated area of Eaton's Neck, I would like to personally thank Congressman Steve Israel, and his staff, for their continued efforts to keep the Army Corps and National Grid focused on this issue that is so important to our community," said Mayor Irving.
In October 2009, the Army Corps came down with a long awaited decision and directed National Grid to place an annual average of 15,000 cubic yards of sand, as well as an immediate 25,000 cubic yards of sand on Asharoken beach contiguous to Long Island Sound.
On February 24, Rep. Israel questioned Army Corps of Engineers Lt. General Van Antwerp and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy about enforcement for the terms of the Army Corps permit requiring sand replacement for Asharoken.
For fiscal year 2010, Rep. Israel secured $121,000 for the Army Corps to make improvements to the Asharoken seawall. For fiscal year 2009, Rep. Israel secured $96,000 for the Army Corps to continue a feasibility study for storm damage reduction and begin preconstruction, engineering and design.
Rep. Israel serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water, which oversees the Army Corps of Engineers.
Announcements from Mayor Irving:Village Infrastructure
(January 26, 2010)I am pleased to announce that NYS DEC has approved our requested permit for repair
and cleaning of the storm water leaching pool on Village Hall grounds. Tony Wenderoth (Asharoken Village resident)
generously volunteered his time and expertise in putting together this application to the DEC. Now that we have the
DEC permit, we will look to contract this work as quickly as possible. This will alleviate flooding on Asharoken
Avenue near Village Hall and divert storm water that may otherwise be entering Northport Bay.
(January 14, 2010)I am pleased to announce that New York State has granted our requested extension
to the Catch Basin contract. Under this contract, NYS agrees to reimburse the Village up to $100,000 for the
installation of storm water catch basins at the intersection of Asharoken Avenue and Bevin Road.
Funding of this project would not be possible without State reimbursement. The State's fiscal dilemma delayed its
approval of this contract extension.
Your Asharoken Board of Trustees has already reviewed a contract to have the engineering work commenced. Therefore,
we hope to have that engineering work completed in the near future and construction of the storm water catch basins
take place beginning this spring.
Building Permit Application and Tent Permit Online
The Tent Permit Application
is also available online. To view all available forms, click the 'Government' button above, then "Permits & Applications".
All forms have been formatted for easy printing.
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