The Executive Committee of the Martha's Vineyard Surfcasters Association has voted to circulate this petition regarding management of Norton Point and Chappy TTOR beaches to its membership. The TAKE ACTION link petition was created by the MV Beachgoers Access Group.

Please consider clicking on the link below and signing if you agree.

The time to act is now so please do not delay your response!

Thanks in advance for your support of this urgent issue.

The Trustees of Reservations has published a proposed Beach Management Plan that will significantly impact access of people and dogs to the beaches of Norton Point and Chappy. This plan is felt by many to be significantly more restrictive than prior policies. Some have commented that it is not consistent with the trustees' statement of "preserve for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic and ecological value in Massachusetts".

TIME TO ACT: If you are at all concerned with the plan and the restricted access the time to voice your opinion is NOW! There is only a limited time to make your opinion heard before it is too late. Enclosed below is a "sample"  Word format that can be used to voice your opinion to the President of TTOR (John Judge). You can use this form as a guide or create your own personal letter but either way please make your opinion known in writing. Please send to both email and snail mail at the following addresses:

John Judge email: jjudge@thetrustees.org

John Judge U.S. mail: CEO Trustees of Reservations, 200 High St., Floor #4, Boston MA 02110

2022 July Public Sample Letter_TTOR President_re BMP.docx

Please read this important article at the link below detailing the MVSA involvement with TTOR back in  April 2006. This original article was published in the MV Times on April 6, 2006 and written by Nelson Sigelman. This is great history of the MVSA working with TTOR and other authorities when TTOR was originally working toward taking over and managing Norton Point. There has been a long standing, good history of the MVSA supporting and working with TTOR.

There is now a new TTOR Beach Management Plan out for review with a target date of implementation of October 1, 2022. Please see the related article with all details under the BLOG section or NEWSWORTHY EVENTS section of the MVSA homepage website. This details the plan and has a direct link to the TTOR Beach Management Plan.

This new plan is very time sensitive and if you want to be involved NOW IS THE TIME to express your views and opinions. There is also a survey in the TTOR Beach Management Plan which is a great way to make your voice heard.

2022 July, MV Times 2006 piece re Norton Point .doc

The Trustees of Reservations has just published a BEACH MANAGEMENT program that will significantly impact access of people and dogs to the beaches of Norton Point and Chappy. It is felt by many to be significantly more restrictive than prior policies. Some have commented that it is not consistent with the trustees' state wise mission statement "preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic and ecological value in Massachusetts". Some are supportive of the new restrictions.

If you are concerned about your access, your friend's access, your renter's access, or your dog's access, you are encouraged to access the link below, AND follow the links of interest, particularly the links "click here to review and comment"" and "we want to hear from you". You can also do the following:

1. Contact the trustees with your concerns.

2. Be aware of restrictions if and when you purchase an OSV permit.

3.Join Facebook group "MV Beachgoers Access Group"

4. Be heard with other beachgoers, numbers count, attend one of the 3 meetings listed in the link below.

https://thetrustees.org/content/draft-bmp/?_hsmi=218116883&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--cFpSPhBBk9JQGde2m8T3kZdA2QWIB11Nl9JDyM7f6RplCIAfIvwzutoS09sDHIrz5dFI-KQkqhLkvyMrEfBprO46m_w&utm_campaign=Development%20Events&utm_medium=email&utm_content=218116883&utm_source=hs_email