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Friday, August 5, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
NEWSPAPERS AND TV STATIONS ARE INTERESTED IN THIS STORY!
The Cape Cod Times and a major Boston TV station are looking into this story. Stay tuned...
We'll update you on any coverage.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
More Concerned Residents Speak out!
To whom It May Concern:
I am very dismayed to learn of the Town of Dennis’ plans to construct a parking lot at the Mayflower end of Horsefoot Path. I am equally upset over the somewhat clandestine manner in which the subject plan has evolved. Clearly, town intentions and proposed plans have not been publicly posted, openly discussed nor resident inputs solicited. This is disheartening and causes one to wonder why and what’s going on behind the scenes, as it is not the normal forthright manner in which Dennis does business.
I was partially raised in the Orleans/Eastham area, am a retired 22-year, USAF colonel, and a current government civilian at Hanscom AFB. We have owned property on Donovan Way since 1982 and plan on retiring there permanently in a few years. We chose Dennis because of our superb neighbors, the town’s openness and “home-town” attitudes, and the charm of the Mayflower Beach area. We have always recognized and accepted the traffic situation at Mayflower, though it has expanded exponentially since our arrival. Even now traffic volume is prohibitively excessive by 0900 for hours on EVERY sunny beach day. In fact, it is extensive enough to actually block the passage of emergency vehicles, as was proven this past weekend (30 Jul). I understand the proposed lot will cost $4M(+) for 69 parking spaces. How much is charged for parking, $20/vehicle? Given the 100 days of summer, that’s about $1,380/day into the town coffer (less expenses). At that rate, it would require roughly 2,898.55 days, or a minimum of 28.99 years (or more due to lost bad weather days) to amortize the parking lot cost. This is not a good deal.
Given the relatively minimal increase in parking capability, the excessive cost involved, the likely tax increase to ALL town residents, the quantum increase in vehicles exacerbating an already unmanageable traffic situation, and the loss of even more Cape ambiance at a cost to the fragile beach eco-system, I can see no value to this plan. If I can recognize these issues, I wonder why the town officers are so anxious to push it through? Just who is benefitting from this “caper”? Certainly not the tax-paying residents. We would welcome open disclosure and a full explanation.
Another letter obtained from a concerned resident
To Whom it may concern:
It has come to our attention that the town of Dennis is deciding to line the pockets of developers in a ‘deal’ that will raise the taxes of every resident of Dennis. Additionally, it portents to destroy the character of a charming neighborhood, threaten the ecosystem and decrease the safety of those who use the ‘family beach’ rated #6 by Parents mag.
Dennis is considering the purchase of a parcel of land adjacent to Mayflower Beach and tearing down the cottages which generate taxes…intended use: A PARKING LOT!
The price of this purchase would exceed by $2mill. a previous offer of this land . Two developers were unable to sell their proposed condos and “McMansions” so the town is stepping in to save the day. The word ‘on the street’ is that this is a ‘done deal’.
There’s been no opportunity to voice concern.
It will take decades to repay the investment of $4 million for 69 parking spaces.
As Joni Mitchell’s song warns: “…they paved Paradise and Put up a Parking Lot.” The wisdom of our town fathers is seriously being questioned with this one… HOW SAD!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Resident's Letter to the Selectmen
We just obtained this letter, which was sent to the Board of Selectmen today. Please see attached pictures, that were also sent.
Hi Rick,
I just thought I would forward you some shots from the noon high tide yesterday. We estimated approx. 6-7000 people on the beach. There wasn't space to walk, never mind put down another beach towel. People were constantly walking in and out of the water to urinate. And, we saw one person actually defecate in the water. It's my understanding that people are doing that more and more. As you know there are only 4 women's toilets and only a few urinals in the men's room. I'm told that they are not maintained and are unusable. Both Saturday and Sunday nights, the parking lot was still completely full at 8:30pm. The lifeguards and parking attendants go home at 5pm. There was quite a bit of drinking on the beach and people were continuously going to the bathroom up in the dunes.
I seriously invite you to take a ride down to the beach today. There is a 1:30 high tide. You should see this for yourself.
Appreciate your concern,
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