By dbalon on
1/30/2024 7:57 PM
The next Edgartown Conservation Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 4:00p.m. on Zoom. This will be the 15th meeting of the Edgartown Conservation Committee related to public OSV access on the TTOR managed property on Chappy since November 2022. We need everyone to attend this meeting to show support.
This is a public meeting being held on Zoom. All the information and link can be found on the Edgartown Conservation Committee website.
Please show your support for this important meeting.
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By dbalon on
4/14/2023 6:49 PM
Please see the summary provided by Chris Kennedy (Former Superintendent TTOR) of the OSV ConCom hearing held on 4/5/23. This meeting was to discuss the OSV access on Chappy.
Chris's summary can be viewed at the link below:
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By dbalon on
4/8/2023 5:37 PM
The latest OSV updates are listed below in the summary provided by MVBAG. There are updates and articles for both Norton Point Beach OSV Beach Access and Chappy OSV beach access.
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By dbalon on
4/2/2023 4:45 PM
Please see the link below to an urgent update and summary for the Chappy OSV beach access. There is a very important meeting coming up on April 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. where TTOR will be presenting to ConCom.
If the Notice of Intent and associated Beach Management Plan is not approved there will be NO PUBLIC OSV ACCESS ON CHAPPY. All the details are in the summary so please read this document fully to stay up to date.
If possible, please attend this meeting, share your support and let your voice be heard. The meeting link and details are linked inside the enclosed document.
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By dbalon on
3/20/2023 6:42 PM
Although the MVSA may have not been as visible as MVBAG (Martha's Vineyard Beach Access Group), MVSA and their members have been invaluable. We want to thank all of you who have participated in this process and provided input.
If the portion of Cape Pogue Refuge (North of Jetty to the Gut) was not pulled from the current NOI (Notice of Intent), the possibility of 0% public access for the 2023 season was very real. Instead of losing 35% of public access, we were advocating for having 65% as early as possible (Norton Point to The Jetty)
A separate and distinct NOI will be filed to allow a public discussion on the part of the property (Cape Pogue Refuge, North of Jetty to the Gut) that has the most concerns, issues and complexity. Everybody (except for a couple of vocal opponents) are pretty much on the same page that a separate filing will be issued later in the season - including The Trustees. This was already in a separate press release.
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By dbalon on
7/31/2022 11:57 AM
MV TImes
Abigail Rosen
July 28, 2022
After heavy criticism, The Trustees of Reservations announced Thursday afternoon it was withdrawing a draft beach management plan that placed significant restrictions on over sand vehicles (OSV) and dogs. The announcement was made through a press release and comes after the Edgartown conservation commission rebuked the plan. The release itself in its entirety quotes Trusteees President John Judge:
See the entire MV Times article and Trustees President John Judges's statement at the following PDF link:
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By dbalon on
7/19/2022 7:49 PM
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.
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By dbalon on
7/16/2022 8:23 PM
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
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By dbalon on
7/8/2022 8:55 PM
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.
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By dbalon on
7/8/2022 8:18 PM
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.
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