York Town News
Phase 1 of the "Love York Beach" brick project is complete
YORK BEACH - Residents have shown that they do, indeed, "Love York Beach" by ordering bricks for the new sidewalk project for the business district.Close to 1,400 special bricks will be laid in the new sidewalk at Short Sands Beach beginning in mid-May as the Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce and the York Beach Renaissance Committee draw the first phase of the plan to a close.
"The response has been overwhelming," said Cathy Goodwin, president of the chamber, as the last of the brick orders were being sent to the manufacturer. "We sincerely appreciate the generosity and support we have received. We'll be planning a dedication in June, once the work is completed."
Plans originally called for the new sidewalks to be built along Ocean Avenue between the Sands Motel and Shelton's Gift Shop, but because of last year's Mother's Day flood that section of sidewalk has been delayed.
The first section will parallel the Atlantic House, which is currently undergoing a massive renovation at its Main Street location.
For more about the work of the committee and the chamber, visit www.gatewaytomaine.org.
