Beach Use Ordinance Documents and overview for October 9 , 2013

Beyond the proposed ordinance, beach issues have attracted a lot of attention this year.  The Save Jenness Beach organization has been complaining about a broad range of beach problems including surfers interfering with swimmers, public drinking, parking, traffic, and general lack of courtesy by those using town beaches.  Other residents are complaining about dog issues relating to the beach.  State Senator Stiles has led two public meetings with a large number of residents, Town and State officials present to discuss beach issues.  Beach issues were also in the forefront at two Board of Selectmen meetings this year.  Certain residents attempted to broaden the scope of the BUC to include a broader range of issues than the proposed ordinance, but were unsuccessful.  It appears that the Board of Selectmen plans to limit comment at the October 9 hearing to issues involving the proposed ordinance.