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Caswell Cove to city: lock the gate
But Milford delays ‘Point’ gate vote pending further input from city
By James Tinley
Register Staff
MILFORD — The many residents who are either rallying for or clamoring against a gate that would block nighttime access to a piece of city land that juts out into Long Island Sound will have to wait for a decision.
Aldermanic Chairman Ben Blake, D-5, said Tuesday that before the Board of Aldermen can decide whether a gate can be installed at “The Point,” behind Caswell Cove condominium complex, several other city, and perhaps state, departments must first weigh in on the matter.
The Board of Aldermen last month tabled a resolution that would allow a gate to be erected to block vehicular traffic at night to the Point. Monday night, aldermen decided the decision should first go through the Planning and Zoning Board. The bulk of Monday night’s meeting was taken up by people either expressing support or opposition to the gate, Blake said.
“The item was not properly before the Board of Aldermen,” Blake said. “It was premature because it involved land use issues and therefore must first go to planning and zoning and various other departments.”
PZB chairwoman Jeanne Cervin said given the information, aldermen made the correct move to remand the decision to the PZB. The police and fire departments first must conduct studies that will help the PZB make a decision, Cervin said. She added that since a coastal piece of land is involved, the state Department of Environmental Protection might also have to review its coastal management plan.
Caswell Cove condominium complex and the Caswell Cove Marina Association appealed to the aldermen to allow them to construct a gate that would block access to the Point from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Caswell Cove would pay for and install the gate and turn it over to the city.
“The Point is a problem area, it is uncontrolled because of the remote location and presents a security issue,” said Dave Phillips, Caswell Cove property manager.
He said there are drag races and loud parties at night that create a noise nuisance, a security issue for residents and boat owners, and a potentially dangerous situation.
“It’s something that needs to be controlled,” Phillips said. “It’s time an end be put to it before something really bad happens.”
James Tinley can be reached at jtinley@nhregister.com or 401-3530.
By James Tinley
Register Staff
MILFORD — The many residents who are either rallying for or clamoring against a gate that would block nighttime access to a piece of city land that juts out into Long Island Sound will have to wait for a decision.
Aldermanic Chairman Ben Blake, D-5, said Tuesday that before the Board of Aldermen can decide whether a gate can be installed at “The Point,” behind Caswell Cove condominium complex, several other city, and perhaps state, departments must first weigh in on the matter.
The Board of Aldermen last month tabled a resolution that would allow a gate to be erected to block vehicular traffic at night to the Point. Monday night, aldermen decided the decision should first go through the Planning and Zoning Board. The bulk of Monday night’s meeting was taken up by people either expressing support or opposition to the gate, Blake said.
“The item was not properly before the Board of Aldermen,” Blake said. “It was premature because it involved land use issues and therefore must first go to planning and zoning and various other departments.”
PZB chairwoman Jeanne Cervin said given the information, aldermen made the correct move to remand the decision to the PZB. The police and fire departments first must conduct studies that will help the PZB make a decision, Cervin said. She added that since a coastal piece of land is involved, the state Department of Environmental Protection might also have to review its coastal management plan.
Caswell Cove condominium complex and the Caswell Cove Marina Association appealed to the aldermen to allow them to construct a gate that would block access to the Point from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Caswell Cove would pay for and install the gate and turn it over to the city.
“The Point is a problem area, it is uncontrolled because of the remote location and presents a security issue,” said Dave Phillips, Caswell Cove property manager.
He said there are drag races and loud parties at night that create a noise nuisance, a security issue for residents and boat owners, and a potentially dangerous situation.
“It’s something that needs to be controlled,” Phillips said. “It’s time an end be put to it before something really bad happens.”
James Tinley can be reached at jtinley@nhregister.com or 401-3530.
posted by Helen Bennett Harvey at
8:58 AM
3 Comments:
Boo Hoo, Boo Hoo!!!!
Who do these people think they are? Closing and locking out the citizens of Milford to its land just so they can have a little peace and quiet. Well, Guess What, I want some peace and quiet also. The motorcycles and drag racing on Edgefield Ave is absurd and is getting worse. My house shakes when the Motorcycles take off from the stop signs at Sea Breeze and Merwin. Last weekend it started at 6 AM and ended at 2:20 AM the following morning. I have called the police - they cannot do anything about it. One, by the time they get our here the issue is over and I have been told they just don't have the staff to handle this. They are too busy patroling the commercial properties in town. - The Mayor of course does nothing! He called not putting up the gate a slap in face to the residents of Caswell Cove - well his doing nothing here is a slap in the face to all the residents in this area as well. What about the residents who are looking for relief on parking over by the state park - they were refused relief also - another slap in the face. There are dangers in each of these areas as well, but I guess we don't matter. What makes Caswell Cove so special? If anything is done for the Residents of Caswell Cove then What are the Plans for relief for the rest of us? I demand to KNOW!
Lynnette A. Grise
Milford Resident
It is always something these days with people who feel entitled to demand things like this of public land. This was the deal made years ago so this project could be built. Live with it. All that needs to happen if for the police to patrol and arrest or ticket. The article says they will be performing a police and fire deapt. study. How much does this cost the taxpayer? I really want to know.
I am sure it will not be inexpensive. If a study is preformed, 100% of the Cost should be paid for by the residents Caswell Cove, not the citizens and Tax Payers of Milford! Our money should not be wasted for the benefit of so few!!!
If they are so concerned for their security and peace and quiet – they should hire their own security guard!
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