we actually pulled it off and the town is officially finalizing the emergency access plan for madaket. this doesnt happen without all 383 of you stepping up to make some noise. im going to keep an eye on the construction phase to make sure they stick to the promises they …
February 5, 2017
Final supporters
To the Nantucket Board of Selectmen:
Madaket is experiencing coastal erosion at an alarming rate. Madaket Road is estimated to have receded 44 feet since 2012, the public beach has been moved to Chicago Street, and the dune separating Hither Creek and the Atlantic Ocean has experienced two overwashes this fall. Millie’s Bridge and Ames Avenue are increasingly vulnerable to storm surge and erosion. Should the bridge become impassable, the more than 50 homeowners on Smith’s Point and Jackson Point would be denied access to their properties, and the beautiful beaches and recreational activities on the north side of the bridge would be unavailable to all Nantucket residents and visitors.
Timely action is needed. Ames Avenue and Millie’s Bridge, both Town owned assets, provide the only road access to Smith’s Point and Jackson Point. If those structures are lost, Smith’s Point and Jackson Point become inaccessible without a boat.
The 2014 Nantucket Coastal Management Plan outlined measures to protect Madaket Road and Ames Avenue, but did not include specific measures to insure access across Hither Creek should Millie’s Bridge and/or Ames Avenue become impassable.
We ask that the Town of Nantucket focus immediately on both short and long-term alternatives that provide access for property owners and visitors if Millie’s Bridge is no longer available. Please act now to develop a plan to provide access to property taxpayers and visitors to Smith’s Point and Jackson Point.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 9, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 7, 2017
115 Comments
Please develop a plan that preserves access, for not only Smith Point homeowners but for visitors from all across our country, to a special and magical part of the Island with its plovers, scallops, quiet family beaches, and brilliant sunsets.
We have lived in Madaket for more than 30 years and watched sadly as local beachfront homes have fallen into the ocean. The rate of beach erosion is accelerating and is likely more challenging than the much discussed problems in Siasconset. Decisive leadership is needed now!
Please address this issue. Apart from the loss of the use of our homes in the event Millie's bridge is unavailable, access to our homes is a safety issue ( police, fire, ambulance ).
My home at 8 Maine Avenue became compromised in the storms of 2016. I am on dialysis three days a week and must have a way to reach Nantucket Cottage Hospital if I am to continue to enjoy the use of my home.
This is truly urgent. It's alarming how much closer the sea has become since buying our home in 1986. If Hither Creek is opened up to the sea it will cause irreparable damage.
The time to prepare for the loss and relocation of the Madaket Rd. Ames Ave intersection is now
Love this area and want to do everything to preserve it.
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we actually pulled it off and the town is officially finalizing the emergency access plan for madaket. this doesnt happen without all 383 of you stepping up to make some noise. im going to keep an eye on the construction phase to make sure they stick to the promises they …
February 5, 2017
Final supporters
To the Nantucket Board of Selectmen:
Madaket is experiencing coastal erosion at an alarming rate. Madaket Road is estimated to have receded 44 feet since 2012, the public beach has been moved to Chicago Street, and the dune separating Hither Creek and the Atlantic Ocean has experienced two overwashes this fall. Millie’s Bridge and Ames Avenue are increasingly vulnerable to storm surge and erosion. Should the bridge become impassable, the more than 50 homeowners on Smith’s Point and Jackson Point would be denied access to their properties, and the beautiful beaches and recreational activities on the north side of the bridge would be unavailable to all Nantucket residents and visitors.
Timely action is needed. Ames Avenue and Millie’s Bridge, both Town owned assets, provide the only road access to Smith’s Point and Jackson Point. If those structures are lost, Smith’s Point and Jackson Point become inaccessible without a boat.
The 2014 Nantucket Coastal Management Plan outlined measures to protect Madaket Road and Ames Avenue, but did not include specific measures to insure access across Hither Creek should Millie’s Bridge and/or Ames Avenue become impassable.
We ask that the Town of Nantucket focus immediately on both short and long-term alternatives that provide access for property owners and visitors if Millie’s Bridge is no longer available. Please act now to develop a plan to provide access to property taxpayers and visitors to Smith’s Point and Jackson Point.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 9, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 7, 2017
115 Comments
Preserving access to smiths point and Millie's bridge should be a high priority for the town as a historical asset as well as a safety priority. It will be much easier and less disruptive to preserve this access than react after it is destroyed
Please develop a plan that preserves access, for not only Smith Point homeowners but for visitors from all across our country, to a special and magical part of the Island with its plovers, scallops, quiet family beaches, and brilliant sunsets.
We have lived in Madaket for more than 30 years and watched sadly as local beachfront homes have fallen into the ocean. The rate of beach erosion is accelerating and is likely more challenging than the much discussed problems in Siasconset. Decisive leadership is needed now!
Please address this issue. Apart from the loss of the use of our homes in the event Millie's bridge is unavailable, access to our homes is a safety issue ( police, fire, ambulance ).
My home at 8 Maine Avenue became compromised in the storms of 2016. I am on dialysis three days a week and must have a way to reach Nantucket Cottage Hospital if I am to continue to enjoy the use of my home.
This is truly urgent. It's alarming how much closer the sea has become since buying our home in 1986. If Hither Creek is opened up to the sea it will cause irreparable damage.
The time to prepare for the loss and relocation of the Madaket Rd. Ames Ave intersection is now
Love this area and want to do everything to preserve it.
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Preserving access to smiths point and Millie's bridge should be a high priority for the town as a historical asset as well as a safety priority. It will be much easier and less disruptive to preserve this access than react after it is destroyed