For decades Dennis Bayside beaches have been a place were families and friends have gathered to enjoy the day together. In recent years these beaches have taken a turn for the worse. It has now become a magnet for young adults to congregate; where there is underage drinking and drug use. The town needs to enact a plan to reduce the crowds at our beaches by enforcing just some of the issues below:
-Underage drinking on beaches
-Public intoxication
-No drop-off policy
-Parking illegally at various locations
This past 4th of July weekend, there were several arrests some involving public fornication, attempted drug sales to minors, nudity, public urination and defecation. In addition to creating public safety and health issues for all of the law abiding citizens using the beaches, our pristine beaches risk being destroyed by people who care little about the environment around them. Mayflower Beach has earned a reputation of "anything goes." Town officials need more than people riding ATVs up and down the beaches. We need a greater police presence to monitor activities.
We are urging our elected officials to enact a plan immediately to gain control of these beaches.
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July 8, 2017
The momentum behind this petition proves that our neighbors are ready to reclaim our beaches from the chaos of this past season. Post this link on your Facebook wall right now and tag your local town council members to make sure they see we are united.
Reached 100 supporters
July 8, 2017
70 Comments
The situation puts our standing as a family friendly town at risk. It is the vacationing families that bring the summer economic benefits--not the day trippers. I would think this should be of some concern to the business interests in the town. My family no longer goes to May Flower because of the events of the past few years.
This past weekend should be a wake-up call to the Town that something must be done. Keep in mind that there needs to be a permanent solution as people will take advantage if they find out it’s a temporary fix. Would like to also address the fact that many people were coming ashore from boats that were left unattended and well within 150 ft from swimmers.
We urge the town to stop the unlimited drop offs at Mayflower Beach. When the parking lot is full with over 300 cars (after being assured that there would only 50), the BEACH IS FULL!! Residents are appalled at the situation.
Patrol the beach at the end of Horsefoot Path. That area is where the excessive drinking takes place. That area may technically a town landing, but in face, it is a town beach! Stopping the patrols at 5:00 pm shows a lack of understanding of the reality of the problem.
I saw people two Sunday's ago near the lifeguard station with a full on Webber grill with coals trash out of control also the parking girls need police with them at all times not fair to put them in that position to direct traffic and deal with the rude crazy people
We respect this beach, and have always picked up other peoples trash. My kids do it too! 4th of July weekend, we where so upset about the trash, and I was there when there was a crowd of the kids that where arrested for Public fornication! Just disgusting! We made a sign that week, This is our Beach. Not your Dump. I was so happy when they re-did the fencing, and the Police officers where there checking all coolers. They kept our sign! We love and respect our beach.
The best way to stop the abuse is to get rid of the drop off.This makes no sense as these people contribute nothing to the town of Dennis and it causes a traffic jam especially on w/e's.
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For decades Dennis Bayside beaches have been a place were families and friends have gathered to enjoy the day together. In recent years these beaches have taken a turn for the worse. It has now become a magnet for young adults to congregate; where there is underage drinking and drug use. The town needs to enact a plan to reduce the crowds at our beaches by enforcing just some of the issues below:
-Underage drinking on beaches
-Public intoxication
-No drop-off policy
-Parking illegally at various locations
This past 4th of July weekend, there were several arrests some involving public fornication, attempted drug sales to minors, nudity, public urination and defecation. In addition to creating public safety and health issues for all of the law abiding citizens using the beaches, our pristine beaches risk being destroyed by people who care little about the environment around them. Mayflower Beach has earned a reputation of "anything goes." Town officials need more than people riding ATVs up and down the beaches. We need a greater police presence to monitor activities.
We are urging our elected officials to enact a plan immediately to gain control of these beaches.
Updates
July 8, 2017
The momentum behind this petition proves that our neighbors are ready to reclaim our beaches from the chaos of this past season. Post this link on your Facebook wall right now and tag your local town council members to make sure they see we are united.
Reached 100 supporters
July 8, 2017
70 Comments
I was there on 4th of July. Unacceptable behavior. 4 generations of my family have paid taxes and enjoyed and respected the natural beauty. Bayview is a resident only beach. Police do not enforce the existing laws
The situation puts our standing as a family friendly town at risk. It is the vacationing families that bring the summer economic benefits--not the day trippers. I would think this should be of some concern to the business interests in the town. My family no longer goes to May Flower because of the events of the past few years.
This past weekend should be a wake-up call to the Town that something must be done. Keep in mind that there needs to be a permanent solution as people will take advantage if they find out it’s a temporary fix. Would like to also address the fact that many people were coming ashore from boats that were left unattended and well within 150 ft from swimmers.
We urge the town to stop the unlimited drop offs at Mayflower Beach. When the parking lot is full with over 300 cars (after being assured that there would only 50), the BEACH IS FULL!! Residents are appalled at the situation.
Patrol the beach at the end of Horsefoot Path. That area is where the excessive drinking takes place. That area may technically a town landing, but in face, it is a town beach! Stopping the patrols at 5:00 pm shows a lack of understanding of the reality of the problem.
I saw people two Sunday's ago near the lifeguard station with a full on Webber grill with coals trash out of control also the parking girls need police with them at all times not fair to put them in that position to direct traffic and deal with the rude crazy people
We respect this beach, and have always picked up other peoples trash. My kids do it too! 4th of July weekend, we where so upset about the trash, and I was there when there was a crowd of the kids that where arrested for Public fornication! Just disgusting! We made a sign that week, This is our Beach. Not your Dump. I was so happy when they re-did the fencing, and the Police officers where there checking all coolers. They kept our sign! We love and respect our beach.
The best way to stop the abuse is to get rid of the drop off.This makes no sense as these people contribute nothing to the town of Dennis and it causes a traffic jam especially on w/e's.
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I was there on 4th of July. Unacceptable behavior. 4 generations of my family have paid taxes and enjoyed and respected the natural beauty. Bayview is a resident only beach. Police do not enforce the existing laws