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Beach Restoration Project – Update 2 (1-12-2022)
Capers,
We wanted to provide an update on the Beach Projects after a few weather delays last week and challenging tides to start this week.
Work at Site 2 began over the holidays and you may have seen the installation of some of the Root Wads in water. There is more work to be done both adding Root Wads and & Oyster Reefs, but this will be halted to complete work at Site 1 first.
Site 1 work has commenced again today and all activity will be focused on completing Site 1 Main Beach during our Time of Year Restrictions for construction.
The crews will be off loading equipment back on Main Beach, demo some of the old walls damaged in the late October storms, build out the Cobble Bar/ Beach and Groin feature that is now finally permitted through all agencies. This feature has been the missing piece for helping protect homeowners properties, while providing access and stability to the shifting sands within the Main Beach Project Area.
Work is expected to take 2-3 weeks, depending on mother nature of course. Once Main Beach is completed, the focus will become Site 2, completing the entire project, including the Batten Board Groin.
Feel free to contact us with questions at [email protected]
Board and Annual Meeting Updates
Due to the rise in COVID and the mask mandates, the CSCIA board will be holding their monthly board meeting virtually on Monday January 10th, 2022 at 7:30pm. For those residents who want to join in, this is the link to the meeting:
Monthly Board Meeting
Mon, Jan 10, 2022 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/777037453
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 777-037-453
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/777037453
On Tuesday, our Annual Membership meeting will take place. It will be a hybrid event. For those residents who are comfortable with attending, it will be held at the clubhouse at its usual time on Tuesday January 11th at 7:30pm. There’s also a virtual option for those who would like that. This is the invite ;information for this. We will be voting on the budget, as well as voting in new members to the board. We look forward to “seeing” you over the next two days!
Annual Membership Meeting
Tue, Jan 11, 2022 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/510426365
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 510-426-365
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/510426365
We hope to see you at both events!
Beach Restoration Project(s) Update
Capers,
We hope you had a safe and healthy holiday week with family & friends.
We wanted to take a moment a give a brief update on our Beach Restoration efforts as we shift focus on sites for the next couple of weeks.
At Main Beach, or Site 1, we will be cleaning up as we have completed dredge activities of the Little Magothy Channel and first phase replenishment activities along Main Beach shoreline. You will see some clean up, grading and removal of the turbidity curtain over the next couple days.
At Lake Claire Beach, Site 2, will begin staging operations and begin installation of oyster reef balls/root wads tomorrow hopefully.
Work at Site 2 will also include the installation of the vinyl sheet batten board bulkhead along the east side the boating pier over the next two weeks or so.
Please keep in mind, both sites are considered active construction sites, remain out of any areas marked, fenced in and off any equipment.
If you are out in the water, please remain at least 300ft from any moored barges or working barges for safety and navigational purposes. Especially kayaks, canoes and paddle boarders who may be trying to get an up close look, we have had some close calls and need to heed safety first.
After the New Year, we will post an update to the next phase of Main Beach restoration activities scheduled to be completed in January. Information on the project can be found here: https://cscia.org/cape-st-claire/beach-restoration-project/
Any questions, you can reach us at [email protected]
Thanks for your patience while we work to improve the local habitat & resiliency of our watershed in Magothy & Chesapeake Bay.
The Caper – December 2021/January 2022 Edition
The Holiday season is in full swing in Cape St. Claire. With the Holiday season comes change. Jeff Roche, who has led the Cape as President over the past year, won’t be President again in 2022. Please give him a round of applause for all of the hard work he did for Cape St. Claire in 2021. Thank you, Jeff.
Ryan Anderson, our Town Manager, is letting everyone know that the annual maintenance fee renewal forms will be going out in the mail soon. Keep an eye out in your mailbox for that little yellow postcard. The fees are due by March 1st. He also provides some great Holiday season tips. Don’t forget that our Annual Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday January 11th 2022. At this meeting, we’ll be electing board members and voting on the budget and a $5 increase to the SCBD Fee. Please review the ballot and budget requests in this month’s Caper.
In Community group news, Goshen farm announced that their Round Up campaign, taking place at Cape Ace, managed to raise more than $4,798.95. Goshen also lists out their upcoming 2022 events which start with their Annual Meeting at the clubhouse on January 19th at 7:30.
The Garden Club’s next meeting will be held on February 1st, 2022 and will be with their renowned garden speaker, Claire Jones.
Cape Conservation Corps has a GREAT summary write-up on their amazing 2021 and their plans for 2022. Their Wednesday Weed Warriors program has logged over 300 hours and removed hundreds of invasive plants. They continue to do great work around the community.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2022!
The Caper – November 2021 Edition
Fall is in full bloom finally. Summer really held out during the month of October and gave us some really spectacular weather ’round these parts. Last night, Halloween, was no exception. Capers, we really do Halloween right. It’s so amazing to see everyone out with their families, dressed up and enjoying this community. Such good times and good memories being made.
Jeff, President of CSCIA, talks about recruitment and the need to have new board members. Please be sure to submit your name and information to Jeff at [email protected] or drop it off at the CSCIA office located at 1223 River Bay Road. Ryan, the Town Manager, discusses the winterizing of the piers down at Deep Creek and Lake Claire. Work on that will begin on Monday November 22nd. Check this month’s Caper for more information on what you should do to help prepare for the coming winter season. Also, we’re happy to announce that the 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on November 28th at the guard shack. We might have a few surprises in store for this event so stay tuned for more information!
In community news, Santa is coming to the Cape and will be at the clubhouse on Saturday December 11, 2021 between 8:30am and 10:30am. This Caper contains everything you need to get yourself signed up and visiting Santa with your amazing kiddos. Goshen Farm highlights a volunteer in this issue, Scott Powers. Read Goshen’s Caper section for more details on the amazing work he’s performed. Goshen also discusses their membership renewal. A household membership is $35 and an individual membership is $20. More information inside this month’s Caper.
In Garden Club news, they are planning their Autumn Nature Walk in Brookside Gardens on Sunday November 7th to see the spectacular fall foliage. Then, for their last meeting of 2021, they will gather at Bay Head Park Pavilion for their annual Evergreen Wreath Workshop on Sunday November 29th from 2-4pm. More information on these events are in this Caper.
Cape Conservation Corps is still holding their weekly Weed Warriors every Wednesday night from 5-7pm at the Serene Ravine. More details on their other events are in this month’s Caper.
This Caper also has next year’s budget details, great color pictures from Halloween Happenings but for the first time in MANY years, this Caper also contains coupons from some of your favorite local business. BE SURE TO CHECK THIS OUT.
The Caper is packed this month and it’s really great to see so many things happening around the Cape. Hope to see you there.