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Beach access dispute ignites Harpswell residents

HARPSWELL — A week after holding a well-attended public hearing about the town's pursuit of public access at Cedar Beach, the Board of Selectmen met with the town attorney Tuesday to discuss its next course of action. Board Chairman Jim Henderson said Tuesday that the closed-door mee...

Steve Mistler • News •
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Public response grows as Harpswell beach owner blocks access

HARPSWELL — The dispute over an easement at Cedar Beach has prompted a property owner to block access to an area that some residents claim they've been using since the 1950s. Charles Abrahamson, who this spring approached the town with an offer to sell an easement to the Bailey...

Steve Mistler • News •
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 10:30 am

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Harpswell selectmen seek historical evidence to support beach easement

HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously June 3 to collect historical evidence that could be used to prove the public has earned permanent access to a private beach. Cedar Beach, on Bailey Island, is off a private dirt road used by nearby residents. Visitors current...

Steve Mistler • News •
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Harpswell considers creating public access to private beach

HARPSWELL — The town is considering public access to Cedar Beach, a private beach used by sunbathers and beachcombers. The Board of Selectmen is expected to discuss establishing a history of public access to the Bailey Island

Steve Mistler • News •
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 11:00 am

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Beach access dispute ignites Harpswell residents

Public response grows as Harpswell beach owner blocks access

Harpswell selectmen seek historical evidence to support beach easement

Harpswell considers creating public access to private beach

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