Resident-Only Beaches?
July 12 2007 |
by Surfrider Foundation
Rhode Island residents deserve special treatment to ensure they don't get turned away from state beaches, as some did Sunday afternoon, July 8 when the state closed beaches to newcomers because of overcrowding.
That’s one repeat sentiment in projo.com’s survey asking what the state can do to keep the beaches open.
Here's a sampling of suggestions:
-- Some beaches reserved only for Rhode Islanders.
-- Cheaper entry fees for Rhode Island residents.
-- Distant parking lots with shuttle service set up for nonresidents, so Rhode Islanders have access to the parking lots at the state’s beaches.
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Rick Wilson
