Letters

Vote yes to protect Clark Cove. The parcel being discussed is state-owned land on Allen Point Road that is open for public use now! Why is it assumed use will drastically increase, followed by abuse and damage to surrounding properties, if the town manages the property?

From Jamie Hark: My name is Jamie Hark and I am writing in support of the town's initiative to maintain and provide access to the state's Clark Cove property.

From Geoff Feiss: The Clark Cove property off Allen Point Road has been owned by the state for more than 50 years for the express purpose of providing recreational opportunities to Mainers. Now, the state and the town are proposing to enter into a management agreement to ensure this 18-acre parcel of shorefront land is better used for the benefit of residents and visitors.

By Nola Denslow: On Allen Point Road, there is a public, state-owned parcel of land with a small, pebbly beach and beautiful views. For many years, the owners of the properties surrounding this land have used it exclusively. They want to keep it that way.

From Kathy Hirst: I am writing to encourage Harpswell residents to vote for Ellen Glew to fill the Select Board position. She brings to Harpswell a history and spirit of community involvement — and more.

From Nelson Barter: I am writing to endorse Kevin Johnson for reelection to the Select Board.

From Janet Galle: I just returned from England and read about Chris McIntire's death. He was one of my most delightful English students at Mt. Ararat in my advanced class in 2009.

From David and Dianne Morton: Your January article ("Two Coves Farm shuts down in dispute between farmers, landowner") highlights a distressing misunderstanding of the nature of a farmland trust. It is the farmers — the Gradys — who truly preserve this land through regenerative farming.

From Elaine Baur: Thank you to all the folks who stopped to help me when my car went off the road and into a snowbank past the Harpswell border and north of Mare Brook Farm on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at about 6:40 a.m.

From Jay McCreight: Please join me in voting for Gregory Greenleaf for reelection to the Maine School Administrative District 75 school board. Gregory, in his first term on the board, has served our students well. Serving on a school board requires the ability and dedication to work hard and to work collaboratively. It's a team effort to bring about the best policies for all kids in the district.