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Public Area Closures and Flooding Repairs Due to October Storm

Posted on: January 13, 2022 - 12:44pm
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POSTED ON: FEBRUARY 11, 2022 - 12:57PM

The Department of Public Works will open the boardwalk in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street to foot traffic today at 4 pm. Thank you for your patience during the closure and while repairs were being made.

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POSTED ON: FEBRUARY 4, 2022 - 11:59AM

The contractor is expected to resume work on the repairs to the boardwalk railing in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street on Monday, February 7, 2022. If work does not resume on Monday as scheduled, the Department of Public Works will complete the remaining work in order to have this section of the boardwalk open by Friday, February 11, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at (301) 855-6681 ext. 200 or (443) 646-2380. 

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POSTED ON: JANUARY 21, 2022 - 4:12PM

The contractor has made progress on the boardwalk railing repairs in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street. The railing repairs are expected to be completed next week. Also next week, work on the flower bed areas is scheduled to begin. This area will continue to be closed to the public while the repairs are being made. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at (301) 855-6681 ext. 200 or (443) 646-2380.

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POSTED ON: JANUARY 13, 2022 - 12:35PM

The contractor will proceed with repairs to the boardwalk railing in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street tomorrow, January 14, 2022. This area will continue to be closed to the public while the repairs are being made. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at (301) 855-6681 ext. 200 or (443) 646-2380. 

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POSTED ON: DECEMBER 31, 2021 - 11:39AM

The Town of North Beach will continue the repair work in the areas affected by the October storm and flooding. The boat slips have been repaired and are now open for use. A section of the boardwalk in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street continue to be closed to the public. Materials have been ordered for these repairs, but due to supply shortages, we are experiencing delays in receiving materials. Once the Department of Public Works staff has the materials in hand, the repair work will begin.

We will pass along any new information as we obtain it. Thank you for your patience.

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POSTED ON: DECEMBER 11, 2021 - 11:16AM

The Town of North Beach expects repair work on the areas affected by the October storm and flooding to commence in the coming weeks. 

Continued closures: The boat slips along the pier, a section of the boardwalk in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street, and the fishing deck continue to be closed to the public. Residents that live in the houses on the boardwalk in the area of "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street are permitted on the boardwalk to access their homes.

The Mayor and town staff continue to be in contact with Calvert County Emergency Management, the State of Maryland, FEMA and LGIT (the town's insurance carrier) regarding the situation. There is ongoing communication with contractors and an engineer to sort through the details on how to proceed in making necessary repairs. We will pass along any new information as we obtain it. Thank you for your patience.

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POSTED ON: DECEMBER 3, 2021 - 4:22PM

During the past two weeks, the Department of Public Works (DPW) has met with contractors regarding repairs to the boardwalk, railing and flower beds that are damaged. Materials have been ordered for lower level pier repairs. DPW removed the decking to inspect under the boardwalk. 

Continued closures: The boat slips along the pier, a section of the boardwalk in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street, and the fishing deck continue to be closed to the public. Residents that live in the houses on the boardwalk in the area of "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street are permitted on the boardwalk to access their homes.

The Mayor and town staff continue to be in contact with Calvert County Emergency Management, the State of Maryland, FEMA and LGIT (the town's insurance carrier) regarding the situation. There is ongoing communication with contractors and an engineer to sort through the details on how to proceed in making necessary repairs. We will pass along any new information as we obtain it. Thank you for your patience.

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POSTED ON: NOVEMBER 19, 2021 - 8:04PM

During the past week, the Department of Public Works replaced rocks at north end of Atlantic Avenue and also inspected and jetted sewer lines on Atlantic Avenue and 9th Street.

Continued closures: The boat slips along the pier, a section of the boardwalk in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street, and the fishing deck continue to be closed to the public. Residents that live in the houses on the boardwalk in the area of "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street are permitted on the boardwalk to access their homes.

The Mayor and town staff continue to be in contact with Calvert County Emergency Management, the State of Maryland, FEMA and LGIT (the town's insurance carrier) regarding the situation. There is ongoing communication with contractors and an engineer to sort through the details on how to proceed in making necessary repairs. We will pass along any new information as we obtain it. Thank you for your patience.

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POSTED ON: NOVEMBER 12, 2021 - 12:54PM

During the past week, the storm drain line on 9th Street was inspected and is working properly; and, the jersey walls on Atlantic Avenue were reset.

Continued closures: The boat slips along the pier, a section of the boardwalk in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street, and the fishing deck continue to be closed to the public. Residents that live in the houses on the boardwalk in the area of "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street are permitted on the boardwalk to access their homes.

The Town of North Beach continues to be in contact with Calvert County Emergency Management, the State of Maryland, FEMA and LGIT (the town's insurance carrier) regarding the situation. We continue to sort through the details on how to proceed in making necessary repairs. We will pass along any new information as we obtain it. Thank you for your patience.

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POSTED ON: NOVEMBER 2, 2021 - 12:27PM

Due to recent storm damage, the following areas of the boardwalk are closed to the public:

  • The boat slips along the pier, and
  • Part of the boardwalk in front of the homes between "Hatch's Corner" and 7th Street. This area is open only for residents to access their homes.

The areas that are closed are indicated by a red line in the photo below. These areas continue to be assessed for damage. At this time, we cannot provide a timeframe for reopening these areas. We are advising all citizens to obey the signs and blockades in town. Do not walk around the barricades on the boardwalk.