AN UPDATE: Work started on fixing the piles under the lighthouse on September 8 th by Easters States Construction Company of Valley Cottage, New York. The entire package will cost just under $400,000.00 to fix the 38 defective piles. The process is to saw off the top (4 to 5 feet) of the deteriorating pile and add a new section of pile. A metal collar is placed around the joint and bolted together. Work is anticipated to be completed by mid December and is all being done under the lighthouse and under water. A special thanks to all who have helped with the coin project so far to pay for this. I am working on photos.

Bob Taylor