"The pier will return and hopefully the surfers will as well, " Mr. Cirigliano said.

WSJ: Wipeout of Pier Is Blow to Town's Surf Scene

Demolition and rebuilding has begun on the Casino Pier's lower deck, which should be open this summer, said Lou Cirigliano, director of operations for Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach, the structure's private owner.

WSJ: Wipeout of Pier Is Blow to Town's Surf Scene

"The Super Storm is expected to go toward the back of the pier, so as quick as we can get that built and set we'll put it in place and get it ready, " said Lou Cirigliano, director of operations for Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach.

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