ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important: Self-quarantine for 14 days before coming
Please self-quarantine for 14 days before coming to Ocean Beach during this time.
IMPORTANT:
Anyone coming to Ocean Beach and intending to stay should self-quarantine for 14 days!
James Mallott, Mayor
Village Office temporarily closed to the public
Business is welcome via telephone and email until further notice.
Until further notice, the Village Office located at 315 Cottage Walk, Ocean Beach will be closed to the public.
The Village Office staff will be conducting business via telephone and email.
If you need assistance, please contact the office by telephone at (631) 583-5940 and/or email: info@villageofoceanbeach.org
We urge you to visit this website for any additional updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.
COVID-19 update from Mayor Jim Mallott
How we’re dealing with this emergency in Ocean Beach.
As things rapidly change with the Coronavirus COVID-19 and as more information becomes available I’d like to take this opportunity to update you on how we are dealing with this emergency in Ocean Beach.
As I have said, the Fire Island Ferries are running at this point in time. Could that change? Maybe. We will keep you updated. At the moment, the ferry company is thoroughly cleaning the boats after each trip, and there are reserve crews available should the need arise.
Here in Ocean Beach, we already have approximately 100 families taking shelter in their summer homes. If you are thinking of coming to Ocean Beach to occupy your home, I would like to give you a couple of home truths so you can weigh your decision before you make that move.
We are in winter mode and emergency service is very, very, limited. What do I mean when I say that? Our fire and emergency district runs from Point O’ Woods to Atlantique. We may have a dozen emergency responders; half may be EMT’s. Remember, they’re volunteers — put yourself in that position and think how you would feel if one of your family members were asked to respond to a call with the potential of exposure.
Food, such as groceries and to-go food from CJ’s, Mermaid Market, and Castaway, is available now but could cancel at any moment.
Our playground is open. Please make sure you clean your children’s hands etc. after you allow them to use the playground equipment.
There is a strong possibility of a shelter-in-place order from the state. Consider what the consequences of that mean to you and your family, i.e. ferry service cancelled — you may be stranded here for who knows how long.
Please think long and hard about your decision to come here to Fire Island, or if you’re already here, your decision to stay. Please take all advised precautions and stay healthy.
Sincerely,
Jim Mallott, Mayor
COVID-19 Info and Police Check-In
To all residents:
In order to best serve the community during this time, we are asking that any homeowners who have come to the island earlier than normal to voluntarily check-in with the police department.
We are using this information solely to aid the police and fire departments to locate occupied homes in any emergencies, and to maintain a list for garbage pick-up service.
Our goal is always to keep everyone healthy and safe, and we please ask for your cooperation with this effort.
See the fact sheet: What to do if you’re sick?
Thank you,
George Hesse, Chief of Police
James Mallott, Mayor
State of Emergency Proclamation
The Village of Ocean Beach is under a State of Emergency as of March 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM, and shall remain in effect for 30 days unless rescinded earlier by order of Mayor James Mallott.
Public attendance canceled for March 21 Board Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Due to the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach have canceled the public attendance for the Board Meeting and Public Hearing scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020, which will take place at the Village Office, 315 Cottage Walk, Ocean Beach, NY at 11:30 am.
Steven W. Brautigam, Village Clerk/Treasurer
Fire Island Association Summer Membership Meeting
Fire Island Association: Working for Fire Islanders since 1955
The Summer Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday, July 27th at 1 PM at the Community House in Ocean Beach.
Get the latest FIA updates, PLUS join us for the first in a series of Town Hall meetings with new FINS Superintendent Alex Romer.
Water Taxi transportation will be available compliments of FIA and F.I. Water Taxi
JOIN the FIA today and help preserve and protect the future of Fire Island.
Wagon Notice
Beginning Saturday, 6/30/2019, the East Tennis Court will be used as an additional storage area for wagons.
Kindly lock your wagons to the available chains. Please do not lock wagons to the fence!
Summer Restrictions
Building construction ends Tuesday, July 2, 2019 (No construction on Sunday, June 30, 2019).
Golf carts and bike riding ends Friday, June 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Propane Use Permit
In order to ensure the Fire Safety of the Village, we are implementing a Propane Use Permit.
Every residential and commercial property/tenant who use a 100 pound or larger propane tank shall file for a Propane Use Permit.
If you only utilize BBQ propane tanks, it it only necessary to apply for a Homeowner or Rental BBQ Permit, not the Propane Use Permit.
See the Permit Application under Application Forms and/or contact the Village Office with any questions.
