Harpswell has excellent outdoor opportunities for hikers, bird-watchers and those who prefer a quiet beach. Why do we need another trail?
The town is seeking to partner with the state, which is never a great idea in my opinion, to develop a trailhead on 18-something acres on Clark Cove, on Allen Point Road. I do not abut this property, but it will affect my quality of life because an increase in traffic is certain. Harpswell doesn’t need to spend another penny of our tax dollars.
It has come to my attention that the Select Board has put this question on a secret ballot, thus avoiding a public conversation at Town Meeting. As a town, it is our responsibility to discuss these options together. We all know how that went last year, so why not prepare for a larger crowd and use Mt. Ararat to accommodate the possible numbers?
If you haven’t been to the Clark Cove “beach,” there isn’t one at high tide.
Tracy Johnson Colby, Harpswell Neck
