A number of Ocean Ridge residents have made comments about the koi pond and garden in front of the Town Hall. The general feeling is it gives a certain unique ambiance to the municipal complex. A number of residents feel strongly enough about the pond that a grass-roots drive has begun and a committee set up to encourage residents to help maintain the koi garden.
Because funds must come out of the town’s regular budget, maintenance has become a problem when things arise. The pond was drained in December because of a leak and left empty for four months before funds were appropriated to repair the problem.
So far, Ocean Ridge residents Barbara Cook and Jim Weege head the committee and are looking for other residents to help fund the program which will provide funding to the town in the future when repairs need to be done on the koi pond and garden.
Those interested in donating please contact Weege at 523-5705.
This is a tax deductible nonprofit endeavor.
Jim Weege, Ocean Ridge
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