NRA Chairman James Shanley offered some clarity on the NRA lots in a comment on the Steve Hutcheson post, but since they apply to every candidate I thought I'd call them out in their own post.
There are times when I wonder, what the hell are we really arguing about?
Hi Tom,
I would like to make a few points regarding the NRA property.
First, public access to the waterfront is guaranteed by the exiting Ways to the Water. These Ways, along with a yet to be built Way, are the result of a Court settlement.
The NRA recognizes this fact, and is supportive of the important function the Ways represent.
Second, the NRA property is filled tidelands, and as such is subject to the Chapter 91 license process, which covers public access of filled tidelands.
It is simply not true that by allowing any development, no matter how small, will result in a denial of public access to the waterfront.
As the NRA moves forward with its efforts to finish its mission, I hope you will continue to follow and report on our progress.
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"What the hell are we arguing about?" It's a good question, Tom.
It appears that some people believe that any development on NRA property will result in the waterfront becoming inaccessible. This is simply untrue, and to claim otherwise is, at best, the result of misinformation, and at worst, deceptive.
If you're interested, see page 2 of the document linked below for identification of those portions of the NRA and Waterfront Trust properties that currently do, and in the future will, allow access to and along the waterfront.
http://www.cityofnewburyport.com/Planning/Newburyport%20Redevelopment%20Authority/Documents/RFP%20Presentation%20-%20FINAL%20%28UPDATED%29.pdf
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