So, What happened on Wednesday Evening?

 All,

Incident: Wednesday, November 3, 2021; 7:25 PM - 7:30 PM

Three teenagers took a fire extinguisher from the marina, discharged it on several parked vehicles. They also turned on lights on a power boat in the marina.  No other vandalism was observed or reported.  A police report was filed.

Here’s is my short report. 

(This was sent to the DHMA Board of Directors on Thursday, November 4, 2021 12:44 PM)

• I received a call from a 900 resident reporting a siren at the marina. The resident thought that a boat alarm was sounding.
• I went down to the fire safety box at slip 48. The door was open and the fire extinguisher was gone. The siren is local and does not trigger a call to any other system. It goes off when the door is open. The red light flashes and The siren will activate.
• I closed the door and the siren and flasher stopped.
• As I walked around the building toward Seaway, I was looking for some evidence that the extinguisher was discharged. I always assumed that some kids were into mischief as it happened several years ago.
• As I walked around the building, one of our residents was coming out to walk his dogs. I gave him a brief description of events.
• On his own he walked around the marina to discover and notice that the slip 43's motor boat’s lights were on.
• As he walked around the creek side of the building, he noticed white extinguisher dust. He then called me. 
• He and I walked the marina west ward toward the creek. When we approach slip 43. We saw that every power switch was turned on and showing green. He got on the boat and turned off the circuits on the boat. No evidence of any damage was observed. We called the owner. 
• We continued to walk the Riverwalk.  White dust was observed on the front of about six vehicle covering grills and windshields.
• Continuing toward Cedar St, more white powder was evident. Nearer to Cedar St., the spent extinguisher was found in the rain garden.
• Mike S., and Carlos E. joined us. A call was placed to the Cambridge Police. The CPD officer arrived within 10-15 minutes.
• I went to the surveillance recorder to capture video of the incident.
• The recordings revealed that three youths entered the marina running at 7:25 PM from the East side. Two were shorter followed by a taller teenager.  The second one may have been a girl, the other appeared to be boys. All three were wearing hooded sweatshirts. The second one appeared to have a full face covering white Halloween type mask on.
• The tallest of the three stopped by the fire extinguisher box and  opened the door. The siren and flasher went off. He casually walked away. The others were out of camera range and probably on the boat.
• The tallest teenager walked back to the box, and removed the extinguisher.
• He then ran off toward the creek. He then started to discharge the extinguisher. On the cameras that face the 900 parking lot, clouds of powder can be seen. It is hard to see anymore than silhouettes and clouds of dust. The distance (~ 300 Ft) and darkness limit detailed observations.
• Unfortunately, I was unable to capture a recording of their egress or entrance to Deep Harbour. Four entrance camera recordings were reviewed starting at 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM. (They kids may live here in DH.)
• Video clips will be passed on to the Cambridge Police
• The actual incident lasted about 5 minutes. No permanent damage is known at this writing. The fire extinguisher will need to recharged. 

George B. – DHMA Safety and Security Committee

900 Marshy Cove 

Cambridge, MD 21613

deepharbour@comcast.net

http://deepharbourmd.blogspot.com

Marina Fire Extinguisher box with extinguisher

 

Deep Harbour Boat Slip for Sale

Deeded boat slip at Deep Harbour, 

choice location- slip #2, near parking and access.

Price negotiable to qualified buyer. 

Contact Joe or Roxanne @ 518-658-2526.

deepharbour@comcast.net 

Deep Harbour Marina: Boat Slips: Buy, Sell. Or Rent

Do you own a boats slip and would like to find a tenant?

Do you own a boat and would like to keep your boat here at Deep Harbour?

Do you want to buy or sell a boat slip?

Let me know,  

If you are a potential lessor or lessee, send me an email at deepharbour@comcast.net 

http://deepharbourmd.blogspot.com/

Turtles take a break to sun bathe

Turtle Basking Station in Marina

We have a quorum

Boat Slip for Sale

Slip Number 2 is for sale by the owner.
It is located on the northeast corner of the Deep Harbour Marina.


Interested? 
Contact joseph.rechen@gmail.com

Mistaken Identity: Doppelganger

Many thanks for the correction.

Everyone should go to her blog site for some fantastic photographs.

Most of which were taken here at Deep Harbour.

Check out the bald eagle photo.

Good Morning George,

I just saw your post on the Scaup, and wanted to kindly let you know they are actually Lesser Scaup and not Greater Scaup.  There are slight differences between the two, I attached one of my favorite Scaup charts that really helps with ID.  The top of the head is peaked at the back for Lesser, peaked at the front for Greater.  Also Lessers will sheen a purplish/greenish tint on the head, Greaters only greenish tint. 

I hope I’m not offending you.  I am avid birder; I’ve loved the winter ducks here on the creek, it’s been quite special.  If you check out my blog, you’ll see a couple ‘rare’ ducks we’ve had as well that have come & go frequently.  (Long-tailed Duck, Golden Commoneye – both don’t normally come so far inland esp. around population). 

https://bayphotosbydonna.com/2019/02/12/a-great-day-birding-on-cambridge-creek/

https://bayphotosbydonna.com/2019/01/14/lesser-scaup-on-cambridge-creek/

Did you see the Eagle on the Osprey platform last month?

https://bayphotosbydonna.com/2019/02/08/osprey-nest-platform-visitor-eagle/

If you have any questions about any birds, please feel free to email me.  I would be more than glad to help with IDs.

Regards,

Donna W

Oprey Nest at DH

OSPREY PHOTOS

These photos were taken from 900 Marshy Cove over the past weeks,

amazing pics! https://bayphotosbydonna.com/ 

The nest is located at the Deep Harbour Marina.
Thanks to Mike and Lyn for setting the stage.

Many thanks to Donna for the photographs.

Marina Boat Slips

Marina Boat Slips:
I often get requests regarding the availability of slips for sale, purchase, or rental in the Deep Harbour Marina.

• Steve H would like to purchase a Boat Slip. 
• Seth B would like to rental slip for the month of June.

If you can help either of these DH owners, please contact me at mc900@comcast.net. 

or 

deepharbour@comcast.net

I will pass your contact information to them.

The map below shows boat slips that have been empty in green in previous seasons,  Some have changed hands,

SNOW Time like the present!

New web site: Deep Harbour Community Bulletin Board

The new site will present news that pertains to the entire community at Deep Harbour.
The activities of the Master Association will be featured.

Highlights from 700 Cattail, the Townhouses, and the Marina will be included.
In the short term, articles will be repeated on the Marshy Cove site until readers get in sync.

You are encouraged to subscribe. Just go to the top right of the page and enter your email address.

Click here    Deep Harbour: New Web site

or here        http://deepharbourmd.blogspot.com/

To be successful, more news contributors will be needed. Please help.

Send you concerns, comments, contributions, and questions to deepharbour@comcast.net 

LAST YEAR, Photos taken January 27, 2014

Big Lou at work

frozen

Waterman's day off

Great Marsh Photo Session

Choptank Lighthouse

View of Deep Harbour from Generation III

Recent low tides on Cambridge Creek, Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

Here are some photos from Thursday, Jan, 8.

The tide dropped below MLLW by about 20 inches.

It was a triple effect: predicted low lunar tides, deep freezing in tributaries, and a NNW wind between 25-35 knots. High winds were persistent for about two days.

Many boats were hanging on their lines making it very difficult to board or slack the lines..

 Shallow water near the bridge on the west side.

 Red Buoy 6 is is north of the creek.

 Snow Beard on stern. This boat was hanging on its dock lines.

Another boat hanging on on its cleats and dock lines.

 Wind and wave splash at Great Marsh.

 Deep Harbour Marina. 

 Deep Harbour: Note that the ladder which is normally wet is about three feet above the water's surface. These ladders are placed to help accidental swimmers out of the water.  Good luck today.

This was from Dec. 12, 2012.  

Almost 7 feet higher than Jan. 8, 2015.

No need for a ladder that day.

The NOAA water level chart for Cambridge Creek.

'nuff said.

Send your comments and photos to mc900@comcast.net

Flood Insurance: Do we need it?

900 Marshy Cove is outside of the FEMA defined flood zone.
Our need for insurance is optional. The MC Board of Directors has a quotation in hand and is considering insurance. A decision will most likely be made at the next meeting.

For this report, I make no recommendations regarding the need for flood insurance. Just the facts will be presented. You should read this and make up your own mind regarding the risk of flood damage. 

Here is measurement data and observations to consider regarding flood risk.

Observations:

The highest water level that I have seen in Cambridge Creek was just above the marina finger piers. That occurred during a Nor'easter on December 21, 2012.

See photographs.

Hurricane Sandy on October, 2012: the water was even with the tops of the finger piers or a few inches lower than 12/21/2012. 

Hurricane Isabel on September 19, 2003, was measured as the highest since the early 1970's. (I haven't been able to find data before 1970 for Cambridge.)

Some charts from NOAA.

MHHW = Mean High-Higher Water Level = "typical highest tide"

The blue lines represent normal lunar predicted tides.

The green lines represent verified measurements.

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December 21, 2012 - 2.64 feet = 32 inches above MHHW 

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Hurricane Sandy: October 29, 2012 - 2.49 feet = 30 inches above MHHW

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Hurricane Isabel: September 19, 2003 - 4.14 feet = 49.6 inches above MHHW

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Summary of facts and calculations.

These historic records came from NOAA’s site http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/

For water to enter 900 Marshy Cove at floor level, the water would have to rise to 50 inches above MHHW.

• MHHW is 33 inches lower than the bulk head
• The nor'easter of December 21, 2012 shown in the photos was 32 inches above MHHW.
• Hurricane Isabel reached 49.6 inches above MHHW or 1/2 below our doorway.
• Accuracy of my measurements and NOAA are estimated to be within one inch.

Conclusion:

• Isabel is the record  High Water Level measured by the Cambridge Weather Station since its installation in 1971. 
• It would take another worst case storm for us to experience water entry at 50 inches above MHHW.
• A storm surge of 33 inches would spill over the bulkhead.
• Above 33 to 40 inches, perimeter damage to gardens and surroundings would occur along with flotsam debris.

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Sea Level Rising?  

Yes, It is confirmed that a long term trend has been clearly confirmed by measurement since the 1940’s. This data from Cambridge shows a steady rise of 3.48 millimeters per year with a statistically certainty of 95%. 3.48 millimeters equals 0.137 inches. A little more a than an eighth of an inch.

At this rate, which seems to be continuing, the water level will rise about one inch every 7 1/2 years.  For our purposes today, this is not significant enough to consider.

In fifty years, it may be concerning.

What do you think? Express your opinion at the next board meeting.

Send your comments to mc900@comcast.net

Vandalism at Deep Harbour, September 27, 2014

In compliance with the Deep Harbour parking regulation restricting commercial vehicle parking, the Dakes Painting truck was moved outside the community and parked by the county marina last night. Someone removed a fire extinguisher from our marina (north wall, 2nd box out) and decorated the sides of it then threw the empty extinguisher in the creek. one of our residents recovered it and Sentry Management is handling its recharging and replacement.  

Please keep you eyes open for any "strays" walking through the community.  If you witness any vandal behavior, Please call police and Sentry Management to report.

Send your comments to mc900@comcast.net 

FEMA Open House: New Flood Zone Maps

Deep Harbour Owners:

FEMA Flood Plains and Flood Insurance:

FEMA hosted an Open House at the Dorchester Library, Tuesday, June 10, 2014, From 4:00–7:00 PM.

The public was invited to discuss general issues and the specific circumstances of their property.

Multiple experts were available to provide answers to any questions related to the technical, risk, and insurance aspects of flood insurance.

FEMA Maps for 900 Marshy Cove and Deep Harbour:

Attached is a copy of a FEMA map printed for 900 Marshy Cove. (available also on website.)

The upper image shows the previous flood plain limits.

The lower image shows the newly created mapping.

You will note that the flood plain is now defined by the bulkhead perimeter.

Flood plain limits are defined by elevations above sea level and vary by locale.

The elevation of the flood plain and the top of the bulkhead is not shown; but, it is within inches.

The previous map had 900 Marshy Cove partially within the flood zone.

Take-aways:

1. 900 Marshy Cove is not in a flood plain and therefore is at lower risk to flood damage.
2. All buildings on the Deep Harbour site are outside the flood zone as defined by FEMA.
3. The marina is entirely within the flood plain. (I did not inquire about the marina.)
4. 900 Marshy Cove is not required to purchase flood insurance
5. 900 Marshy Cove can purchase flood insurance at a low risk rate if desired.
6. FEMA regulates the rates for flood insurance through listed insurance providers.
7. Flood due to high water levels whether rain, high tide, or storm surge is covered by Flood insurance.
8. Damage due high water erosion or undermining is not covered unless the flood intrudes the structure.

Other facts:

1. If your property is in a FEMA Flood Plain and financed by a federally backed mortgage, flood insurance is mandated.
2. Most mortgage companies will require flood insurance if the property is in a FEMA Flood Plain.
3. If any part of the structure on the property is in the flood plain, the entire structure is in the flood plain.
4. Flood Insurance can be purchased for any property and/or structure regardless of its location relative to the FEMA flood Plain.
5. “Shopping around” for a better rate is fruitless as the rates and standards of coverage is only available through FEMA and their listed insurance providers.
6. Flood Insurance only covers flood damage. Wind damage and rain related damage are not covered even if flood damage accompanies the event.

More Resources: FEMA Region III web sites

1. www.R3coastal.com
2. http://riskmap3.com/MD   After locating Deep Harbour, Click on the DATA ICON at the top of the page to see flood lines.
3. www.floodsmart.gov

Bottom Line:

• 900 Marshy Cove is at low risk according to FEMA as a result of tidal flooding.
• Our condo Association can purchase FEMA flood insurance as an option. 
• Flood insurance will not protect us financially from other hurricane or storm related damage, e.g. wind, hail, snow, ice, etc.

Should the 900 Marshy Cove Board of Directors purchase flood insurance coverage?

What is your opinion?  Send your comments to mc900@comcast.net

Cambridge Creek Bridge: No change in its operation

Currently, the Cambridge Creek Bridge opens on demand of marine vessels with fixed structure that cannot clear the bridge. An operator is on duty to service marine traffic 24 hours per day on all days of the year.  The only exception is weekdays from 12:00 PM -1:00 PM to service land vehicle traffic during lunch hour.

There was an effort to alter this protocol to relive land traffic. the proposal was to limit opening to periodic openings. Here is an article from the Dorchester Star that reports on the results of the hearing.

Please note the comment directed at our gated community.
(You may need to use the zoom function to read the text.)

Deep Harbour Marina Boat Slips

If you own a boat slip in the Deep Harbour Marina and would like to rent or sell it, send an email to mc900@Comcast.net . 

We may be able to find some boat owners that would be interested. 

FYI,  To keep a boat in the Marina, the boat owner must be a tenant or owner of a condo unit.


Send your comments to mc900@comcast.net