Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Delaware and central, northern
and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable
roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal
waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 PM     6.4        1.8        1.1      Minor
27/11 AM     5.1        0.5        1.3       None
27/11 PM     6.3        1.7        1.2      Minor
28/12 PM     4.7        0.0        0.9       None
29/12 AM     5.7        1.0        0.8       None

Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 PM     7.8        2.1        1.5      Minor
27/10 AM     6.4        0.7        1.0       None
27/10 PM     7.2        1.5        1.0      Minor
28/11 AM     5.6       -0.1        0.3       None
28/11 PM     6.4        0.7        0.5       None
29/12 PM     5.5       -0.2        0.3       None

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 PM     7.2        2.0        1.3      Minor
27/10 AM     6.1        0.9        1.2       None
27/10 PM     6.7        1.5        1.0      Minor
28/11 AM     5.6        0.4        0.7       None
28/11 PM     6.0        0.8        0.6       None
29/12 PM     5.4        0.2        0.6       None

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 PM     5.5        1.1        0.8       None
27/10 AM     5.3        0.9        1.2       None
27/10 PM     5.5        1.1        0.8       None
28/11 AM     4.1       -0.3        0.1       None
28/11 PM     4.6        0.2        0.1       None
29/12 PM     3.9       -0.5       -0.1       None

Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 PM     6.6        2.0        1.4      Minor
27/10 AM     5.3        0.7        1.4       None
27/10 PM     6.3        1.7        1.1      Minor
28/10 AM     4.7        0.1        0.9       None
28/11 PM     5.7        1.1        0.8       None
29/11 AM     4.6        0.0        0.8       None

Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 PM     5.7        1.7        0.9      Minor
27/10 AM     4.2        0.2        0.9       None
27/10 PM     5.4        1.4        0.9      Minor
28/10 AM     3.7       -0.3        0.7       None
28/11 PM     4.7        0.7        0.3       None
29/11 AM     3.7       -0.3        0.4       None

Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 PM     6.6        1.5        0.6      Minor
27/09 AM     5.4        0.3        1.4       None
27/10 PM     6.4        1.3        1.0      Minor
28/10 AM     5.0       -0.1        1.0       None
28/11 PM     6.0        0.9        0.6       None
29/11 AM     4.8       -0.3        0.8       None

Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 PM     3.8        1.3        0.9      Minor
27/10 AM     3.2        0.7        1.0       None
27/10 PM     3.7        1.2        0.8      Minor
28/11 AM     2.8        0.3        0.6       None
28/11 PM     3.2        0.7        0.5       None
29/11 AM     2.6        0.1        0.5       None

&&

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UPDATE: Freeman Arts Pavilion begins major improvement project

Kevin Zipay
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Kevin joined the CoastTV News team in November 2023 as a video journalist. He is a Rowan University graduate with a degree in radio television and film and a minor in sports communications. While at Rowan, Kevin worked at the campus television station, RTN, and was also a member of the Rowan radio station, 89.7 WGLS-FM.

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Jan 16, 2025
Jan 16, 2025 Updated Jan 17, 2025

SELBYVILLE, Del. - What is currently an empty patch of snow-covered grass is usually brimming with concertgoers during the summer months. Freeman Arts Pavilion, a beloved venue for live performances, is embarking on a significant transformation that promises to enhance the experience for both performers and audiences.

The Freeman Arts Pavilion has begun a major improvement project to enhance the concert-going experience with a permanent stage and upgraded facilities. A groundbreaking ceremony, attended by Freeman Arts staff and construction partner Gillis Gilkerson, marked the start of this transformative effort.

“We’re so thrilled to announce that we are under construction with our permanent stage and back-of-the-house facilities,” said Patti Grimes, Executive Director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, which oversees the venue.

The new 42-foot-tall, 100-foot-long stage will include state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, along with climate-controlled backstage facilities for performers. Located on the venue’s south lawn, the stage will face north, offering a new terraced seating design with improved visibility for attendees.

Dwight Miller, project executive for Gillis Gilkerson, expressed his enthusiasm for the project’s impact on the community. “I’ve learned a lot about the arts over the years. Through my kids, I got involved in high school musicals, and I helped them build sets. Throughout the years, I’ve seen how music and the arts can really enlighten and secure the education and self-esteem of a lot of kids,” Miller said.

Art — The Freeman Arts Pavilion has begun a major improvement project to enhance the concert-going experience with a permanent stage and upgraded facilities.

The Freeman Arts Pavilion has begun a major improvement project to enhance the concert-going experience with a permanent stage and upgraded facilities.

The improvement project, currently in the fundraising phase, is a multi-year effort. Grimes emphasized the need for continued community support to bring the vision to life. “As we break ground and bring more facilities and amenities to this project, we will continue to need the support of the capital project,” she said.

While the updates are expected to be completed before the 2026 performance season, the venue assured patrons that concerts will continue as scheduled in 2025.

Kevin Zipay

Reporter

Kevin joined the CoastTV News team in November 2023 as a video journalist. He is a Rowan University graduate with a degree in radio television and film and a minor in sports communications. While at Rowan, Kevin worked at the campus television station, RTN, and was also a member of the Rowan radio station, 89.7 WGLS-FM.