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Boston Globe — Some say Narragansett right-of-way is being used wrong
By Brian Amaral — Neighbors who complain about who has access to the path are taking their arguments to the state
The Public’s Radio — Advocates ‘geared up,’ anticipating legislation on shoreline access
By Alex Nunes — A bill is expected to be introduced in the Rhode Island House this month that clarifies where people can be along the shore without creating other restrictions.
The Public’s Radio — Summer is months away, but RI’s shoreline access debate has no off-season
By Alex Nunes — A special House commission set up last year to study the hot button topic in Rhode Island is moving into the homestretch on its work. The panel is tasked with making recommendations to state lawmakers on how to address longstanding and escalating conflicts between beachfront property owners and the public–conflicts that have only escalated during the pandemic. This week members of the commission began discussing exactly what they’ll say in their upcoming report.
Projo — Narragansett's Rose Nulman Park may be closed now, but 'some good things are happening'
By Antonia Noori Farzan — … Gloria is one of countless Rhode Islanders with a deep emotional attachment to privately-owned Rose Nulman Park, which sits on top of a crumbling bluff near the Point Judith Lighthouse. When boulders blocking the entrance and a sign reading "CLOSED" appeared just days before Christmas, there was a collective sense of mourning.
Projo — Narragansett's Rose Nulman Park will permanently close by Christmas, foundation says
By Antonia Noori Farzan — … “Unfortunately, neither the town nor the state consider the park a priority and will not grant us any of the government funds received from the federal infrastructure bill,” said a Wednesday Facebook post attribute to “The Nulman Family”.
The Public’s Radio — At public hearing, speakers say Rhode Island has a ways to go on shoreline access
By Alex Nunes — The summer season may be months behind us, but advocates for beach access aren’t letting up on their calls for lawmakers to do more to strengthen and protect shoreline rights. They made their case again Thursday night at a special public hearing in Richmond.
The Boston Globe — ‘We will get access’: Study commission hears from R.I.’ers on shoreline rights
By Brian Amaral — Panel aims to make recommendations about access early next year
Projo — Narragansett council wants survey to look for encroachment on shoreline rights of way
By Antonia Noori Farzan — Narragansett is looking at having a professional surveyor determine whether private property owners are encroaching on public rights of way at several popular surfing and fishing destinations.
The Boston Globe — Summer is over, but battle over Narragansett Town Beach heats up
By Brian Amaral — Town Council members heard a proposal from the town’s parks and recreation director, Michelle Kershaw, to raise walk-on admission fees to the Narragansett Town Beach from $12 to $15 per person