Greetings!
We start the last full month of summer with our first big storm and some community updates.
Tropical Storm Isaias
I am glad to report that Pines came through the storm in fairly good shape. There were many fallen trees and limbs, and a dozen or so reports of damage to homes; luckily, the damages have not been extensive. The other good news is that our new beach performed just as intended by the planners of the FIMI project. The berm—or what we think of as the beach—took the full brunt of the storm, leaving the dunes unscathed and our homes unharmed. How different it would have been if there was no new beach! Then I might be sending a very different newsletter indeed. This is the first real test of our new beach. We are very lucky to have it.
Community Cleanup
To help with the cleanup from the storm, FIPPOA has brought in two dumpsters for residents’ use. The dumpsters are for landscaping debris only--no other material can be comingled with landscaping debris in these dumpsters.
Since we could only get two dumpsters on such short notice, the dumpsters will be available at the following time and locations:
Date: Saturday, August 8th
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Areas:Fire Island Boulevard and Nautilus, Fire Island Boulevard and Oak
Please do not leave any debris outside of the dumpsters after hours or on the Boulevard. Tony's Barge will not pick it up. If you have debris at your house and you need a pickup, please refer to Tony's Barge website for details.
Let's work together to help keep our community clean!
Candidates Forum
The Candidates Forum for FIPPOA President was well attended by about 70 residents at Whyte Hall last Saturday. We thank Andrew Kirtzman for moderating the conversation. You can view the broadcast of the event here.
Thank You for Your Compliance
We had a nice quiet weekend with few reports of loud parties. Where the police were called to homes, residents turned their music down or off quickly. The police did not have to issue any summons. I feel that the community is acting responsibly during the epidemic, and I am grateful that everyone is pulling together for the good of all.
More Thank Yous
FIPPOA thanks Bob McGarity for his much-needed volunteer services to the community this summer. Thank you, Bob! FIPPOA also thanks Marc Cote for donating his DJ equipment to Whyte Hall.
FIPAP’s Annual Art Show Goes Online
The Fire Island Pines Arts Project (FIPAP) is taking its annual art show online this year. For the Love of Art! runs from August 10th to August 23rd. Please support our local artists. FIPAP contributes to Whyte Hall (Pines Foundation), the Pines Care Center, SAGE Cart, and DRA. For the Love of Art! has been made possible by the generosity of Albert LePage and Durrell Parrish.
I wish all of you a great weekend!
