Nottingham Town Beach to Reopen

The Nottingham Board of Selectmen held an unusual non-public session at the start of their regular meeting on July 1 to have a conference with the owners of the access road to Town Beach. Meanwhile, a large number of residents showed up to express concerns about the beach’s ongoing closure.

When the board resumed its public session, it announced that an agreement had been reached with the landowners to restore access to the beach. The board anticipates that the beach will be open for the weekend. Over the next few days, work will be done to prepare the beach for opening, such as installing swimlines, a port-a-potty, and new signage.

When the beach reopens, its hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Chairman Morin said that the beach is a privilege for the town to have. If people violate the rules, the beach will go away.

The agreement is effective until October 1 and is subject to annual renewal.

Photo byDoug Bates