Shoreham Beaches will be open to fishermen this summer
Well people, some interesting news has developed.This is a further development of the meeting RPsurf was talking about. I just got off the phone with Stan Hentschel, owner of Rocky Point Fishing Stop, Rocky Point, NY.
He relayed the following promising news to me:
Since Mark Lesko won the election, he has been in touch with Stan, and Willy Young. They are slated to have a meeting very soon, where they will resolve the following -
1. Opening the beaches to fishermen and giving them back access.
2. Setting up a night permit system so guys can fish the beaches at night.
3. A committee of fishermen to have a dialogue with the town of Brookhaven to work out whether any other fishing spots are feasible.
Target date: the beginning of summer, though it could possibly happen before then. :thumbsup:
This is absolutely great news! Although the details still need to be hammered out, this is a lot better than things were during the old administration. Mr Lesko came in and started the ball rolling right away, true to his word. :clapping:
And for all the people out there who thought they couldn't make a difference, I would say to them look what happened here!!
A candidate who proved to be a false friend of fishermen was not voted in, and people realized it was time for a change.
Hopefully that area can get back on track in terms of revenue and growth. Without the fishermen and day trippers coming in, revenues were down. Coupled with the poor economy, many businesses, not just that of Stan's, are hanging by a thread.
I'm asking anyone who loves the north shore, on the next day you have free, to take a drive up to that area and see how beautiful it is.
Stop by Stan's shop and say hello. :HappyWave:
Here's some pics I took the last time I was there:
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/...ead.php?t=3415
You can get a sense of how beautiful it is in these pics, but to really get a sense of that place's beauty you need to walk the sand with your own 2 feet, smell the smell of the salt air and hear the soothing sounds of the LI sound at your feet.
Or just take a drive with the family to walk on the beach, and buy a cup of coffee or a slice of pizza from a local business up there. If ya have a few extra dollars for a day out on the cheap, those businesses up there would appreciate seeing some new faces!! :)
I came into this after the other members started this, and wanted to thank everyone for their efforts and doing what little bit they could, from the letter writing or signing petitions to attending the meetings. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I got involved in this because I saw the writing on the wall for access in other places, like NJ, and wanted to learn as much as I can. I still believe the town violated the Public Trust issues at some point, but let's leave that alone for now.
Right now, I want to say:
Thanks everyone, one person (combined with others) really can make a difference!! :clapping::clapping:
[Credit for this developing info goes to FrankieSurf, a member here and also a VP for the New York region on StriperCoastSurfcasters.
Unlike me, :laugh: He's a quiet guy when you first meet him, but he's like a bulldog, leaves no stone unturned in seeking the truth, and he doesn't go for the political doublespeak that seems to be status quo for politics today. You can PM or e-mail Frankie anytime ya want and ask him about www.StriperCoastSurfcasters.org , the one club that every serious surfcaster should consider, a fishing club with an eye on the issues.:wow:]