HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013_8_28 Green letter_201405230902307554From:Richard Green
To:Jeff Carlson
Subject:Proposed Baxter Road protection project
Date:Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:52:23 AM
Dear Jeff,
I am writing to express my support for the present efforts of the 'Sconset BeachPreservation Fund to gain the approval of the Conservation Commission for arevetment to protect the toe of the bluff.
As I'm sure you know, this type of solution to our problem has a long history ofsuccessful installations both here and in Europe.
I grew up in seaside towns on the south coast of England, which were and remaindependent for their livelihood on the the money spent by vacationers who comelargely to enjoy their beaches.
All of these seaside towns have promenades protected by sea walls with groynes[jetties] projecting seaward at intervals.
Many of the towns also supplement their beaches with regular beach nourishment.
These systems have been in place for decades, and are stable.
When I tell my English friends the trouble we have had trying to get approval toprotect our homes and infrastructure, they are amazed and incredulous, especiallywhen they learn that we are trying to do it with private money.
Whatever could be the problem?
Next year I hope I will be able to tell them that we finally have a solution in place,and that the village has been saved.
Best regards,
Richard Green
Richard Green67 Taylor LanePO Box 1162Brewster, MA 02631Home phone: 774-323-0312Cell phone: 508-648-0749
richardgreen108@gmail.com