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son. The major issue to be determined was whether or STONE MEMORIAL not hunting at this time was compatible and consistent with the current use of the "Park" in its present unde- Chairman Kirsner made reference to a commitment veloped state or whether to continue to allow this made by Richard Kendall, former Commissioner of activity would endanger the lives or safety of the pub- "DEM" some years ago that "upon the completion of lic using the "Park" or persons residing close to the the process of acquiring the land now known as South locus of hunting. Cape Beach State Park, and upon the opening of the "Park",that there would be a stone memorial inscribed The new Park Supervisor, Joseph Souza, Jr. stated with the names of the Selectmen and "Committee" in essence that there had not been any major problems members and such others who had dedicated a during the past hunting season, and it was his opinion tremendous amount of time and effort in this accom. that there was no need to curtail hunting activities for plishment. the coming season. It was moved that the Committee take such steps as There were also statements by representatives of are necessary to implement the establishment of the the hunters who expressed their reasons in favor of memorial aforementioned. A Subcommittee consist- continued hunting. There was not presented at the ing of Jack Cramer, Catherine Conroy and William meeting any incidents wherein the hunters had caused Martiros was appointed to establish a list of the names any injury to the public using the"Park" or the nearby to be inscribed on this memorial. A report has been residents. filed and will be considered at the next meeting of the j "Committee." Although there is clearly a growing concern by the "Committee" as to whether hunting should be allowed SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Re: MANAGE- it was the consensus of a majority of the members that MENT OF PARK BY"DEM" the current use of the "Park" wa snot such that the "Committee" could foresee any conflict between reg- Chairman Kirsner in 1997 had appointed a subcom- ulated hunting and current "Park" use. This recom- mittee to examine the management of the "Park"by mendation to permit hunting is again probational, and "DEM" and to make recommendations thereto. The ti will be reviewed and considered each year or as the report was filed but after review by the "Committee" situation may change within the year. The above rec- was found to be beyond its intended scope and was ommendation as in the past years is conditional upon therefore withdrawn. Chairman Kirsner did appoint a s the Park Supervisor placing "safety zone" signs in new "Subcommittee" for such purposes consisting of prominent places to protect the public and that patrols Bruce McHenry as Chairman, William Martiros and would be made by "DEM" personnel as time and Lance Lambros. Their report will be rendered in due staffing would permit. course, and then considered by the "Committee." GATE AT WILLS WORK ROAD????? FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE "PARK"- TOWN'S OPTION TO ACQUIRE This gate provides access for shell fishermen, sail NEW TOWN BEACH boarders and others. In the past it has been closed by "DEM" due to vandalism, small fires and the area The design components of the "Park" include the being littered with beer cans and trash. Homeowners construction of a visitors center which will be a one in the vicinity have expressed their concern about fires story structure comprising approximately 2500 square and their safety. Various efforts have been made by feet, and will contain one main purpose room, infor- both"DEM"and the homeowners to resolve this prob- mation and viewing space, two offices for "DEM's" lem by having the gate opened in the morning and "Park" supervisor and naturalist, toilets, first aid, and closed at night. However, such personnel has not storage space, etc. It will expand interpretive and edu- always been available. cational activities within the "Park" and will provide i information to the general public concerning the At the "Committee" in June of 1998, Mr. Souza, "Park", its facilities and regulations. The multi-Pur- "Park" Supervisor stated that he can take care of the pose room will be used in part for educational semi- opening of the gates in the morning but did not have nars. A deck at the rear of the visitor's center will the staff to close it at night. Mr. Ben Lofchie a mem- allow views of Sage Lot Pond. ber of the"Committee"and resident in the subject area i stated that he would present this matter at a Board However, "DEM" is not obliged to proceed at this Meeting of the South Cape Beach Estates and hope- time with the construction and development of the fully three to four people can alternate in closing the Visitors Center and other components because of spe- gate in the evening. cific provisions in the South Cape Beach Development 146