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The Public’s Radio — Fight for public access to Westerly beach moves one step forward
By Alex Nunes — A legal battle over a contested right-of-way to the beach in Westerly has become a flashpoint in the debate over shoreline access.
The Public’s Radio — Legal battle mounts over possible public access to Rhode Island barrier beach
By Alex Nunes — The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council Rights-of-way Subcommittee will meet Tuesday about a contested path to the shore in Westerly that’s become emblematic of the debate over shoreline access in the Ocean State. If designated public, the path would open a long-closed gateway to one of the most inaccessible, undeveloped beaches in the state.
The Public’s Radio — One Square Mile: In Westerly, shoreline access emerges as key issue in 2022 races
By Alex Nunes — Voters following the 2022 elections in Westerly are witnessing something they haven’t seen in years. Candidates are widely promoting their support for public access to Rhode Island’s shoreline.