Read the emails: East Hampton residents react to proposed leash law

7/29/2019 Read the emails: East Hampton residents react to proposed leash law

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E-MAILSRE:DOGSONTHEBEACH

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From: Linda James [mailto:[email protected]] 2/14/13

Subject: Georgia Beach

Paul,Ididalittlepickingupmyself-linda

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From: Linda James [mailto:[email protected]] 2/14/13

Paul,ItookthesephotosatGeorgicaBeachtoday.Thebeachhasbeeninthenewslatelynotbecauseofthestaggering

coastalerosionthislastyearbutbecauseofloudcomplaintsfromanEHresidentaboutthedoglitteronthisbeach,

whetherornotitisbagged.Isawnosuchevidenceonagorgeouswalktodaywithmydog.However,Ithinkifyoumove

thelittercollectorfromitscurrentlocationtothebeachaccessentrynexttothebaggydispenseryouwouldsolvethe

problemyouseeinphoto#2.DuringfutureVillagediscussionsaboutthisissueofbagsleftonthebeach,Iknowfrom

experienceIwillbagpoop,leaveitonthebeachtobepickeduponmyreturnwalk.Anybeachlitter,whetherdirty

diapers,plasticbottles,food,balloons,mislaidbeachitemsorunfortunatelythedogwalkerwhogivesusallabad

reputation,isanaffronttoeveryonewhoappreciatesthebeautyofourbeachesandthegrowingfragilityofournaturalresources.linda


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From: Marilyn Young [mailto:[email protected]] 2/15/13I find it extremely difficult to believe that the voice of one person, Matt Norklin, who continues To hammer away at dogs onthe beach has so much sway power!I am a dog owner and I do believe I speak for many others when I say that we not only obey The beach rules but enforcethem when observing otherwise. As far as Main Beach is concerned, I do believe the humans have done more to defacethe beach than dogs. Banana peels, Styrofoam cups, etc., etc. are all over especially on weekends when the day tripperscome in.I will do everything in my power to keep our beaches open to dogs during the hours presently In effect for the summerseason. Sincerely, Marilyn Young, East Hampton

From: Paul Vogel [mailto:[email protected]] 2/14/13Keeping the beaches clean is an important responsibility for anyone who uses them, especially dog walkers. I walk mydogs on Georgica Beach every morning, clean up after them and also pick up any debris I find. Many other walkers do thesame. Regulations are vital but shouldn't be so restrictive that their purpose is to effectively ban an enjoyable stroll withyour pooch along the shore. Yours sincerely, Paul Vogel

From: maidstonepgm [mailto:[email protected]] 2/12/13I understand that the East Hampton Village Trustees are once again considering imposing additional restrictions againstdogs on the Village beaches. I would urge the Trustees to reconsider. Taking my dogs to the beach in the summer is oneof the few respites that I get during the summer. I own a local business and it is a major stress reducer during our veryhectic summer season.Rather than punishing the majority who follow the rules and control their dogs, I would suggest that heavier fines be

implemented. Sincerely, Pamela G. McDonald, Bermuda Bikes, 36 Gingerbread Lane

From: NORBERT WEISSBERG [mailto:[email protected]] 2/10/13Mr. Lester: I have been walking my dog on Maidstone and Wyborg beaches for many years. I assure you, testimony tothe contrary notwithstanding, that the community of dog owners there are ever vigilant in keeping the beaches clean foruse by others.We are proud of our privilege to have our dogs on the beach. It is a fundamental reason why we live here in EastHampton rather than elsewhere. And, we are mindful of the responsibilities that go along with that privilege. Any time adog poops and the owner doesn't realize it, others on the beach point the fact out and get the owner to react.There is rarely, if ever, any difficulty with this self-policing.In light of this I am at a loss to explain the testimony about filthy beaches. It is at considerable odds with my experience,and I am there several times a week.We dog owners are open to any further reasonable self-policing ideas the complainants may suggest, including fines forfailure to abide by clean-up rules. No-one in the dog community wants dirty beaches.

However, making the beaches unavailable to dog owners would the wrong thing to do and would injure scores of peoplewho enjoy East Hampton's uniqueness with their animals.Perhaps you might be influential in getting the two parties together in a small arena to drum out rules that both can accept.I'd be happy to assist. Sincerely, Norbert Weissberg, 335 Further Lane, East Hampton, NY, 631 324 3280

From: Eileen Lordahl [mailto:[email protected]] 2/8/13

Subject: The beach is why I live here with my two dogs

I walk my two dogs on the beach twice every day. I go to Main Beach, Wiborg and Indian Wells. It is such an importantpart of their day, and mine. I very seldom see "poop" remains and if I do, I clean up after other dogs. Most other ownersdo the same. I know two poop-eating dogs (Belle and Shep)who have little to munch on the beach, and their owners areglad.

From: Whweil [mailto:[email protected]] 2/9/13My wife, Rita, and I are residents of East Hampton Village. We own a beloved chocolate labrador retriever, Bosco. Hisfavorite times are spent at Georgica and Wyborg beachs where he can meet other dogs and sniff the unusual smells thebeach provides. For eight years, he did "therapy" work at the Hamptons Center for Rehab and Nursing. While he is not anoble animal (after all he did that work for the treats), the consequences of his behavior have been noble indeed.We have been participants in the beachdogs11937 cleanup details and are diligent in picking up after Bosco. It is ourobservation that almost all dog owners clean up after their pets. We would hope that dog access to the beaches wouldnot become more restrictive because of a few bad apples.We understand that mandatory leashing of dogs on the beach is being considered. In our opinion, that would defeat thepurpose of taking Bosco to beaches. His freedom of movement without the leash is a good part of his enjoyment there.Perhaps resurrection of the beachdogs11937 activities, which seemed to be appreciated by local authorities, or somevariant of that endeavor would stem this tide against dogs on the beach.Sincerely, Walter Weil

p.s. I would also suggest, that in the interest of fairness, this discussion be postponed until the next season, when dogowners who rent homes in East Hampton Village can participate.

From:CharmaineCaldwell[mailto:[email protected]]2-14-13

Subject:IWILLMOVEFROMEASTHAMPTON

IamwritingbecauseIobjecttoanychangeswhichwouldprohibitdogprivilegesonthebeaches.Ifeelthatthecurrent

timerestrictionsarefairandreasonable.Iseeveryfewpeopleonthebeachesbefore9amwithoutadog,andeven

lessafter6pm.IhavebeenaresidentofEastHamptonfor67yearsandwalkingwithmydogsonthebeachiswhatwe

lookforwardtothemosteachday.Ifeelthatitisunreasonabletotakeoneman'sbiasedobjectionandmakemany

,many,manyotherresidentsunhappy.Mygreat-grandfathersettledhere,my92yearoldfathergrewuphere,asmy

childrenandIhave....andIwillmovefromEastHamptonifdogsarenotallowedonthebeachesatreasonable&daylighthours.Thankyouforyourtimeandconsideration,

CharmaineMinerCaldwell,16CoveyCourt,203-858-6874


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From: Carol Saxe [mailto:[email protected]] 2/18/13 Subject: Letter to EH Village Board

There are ever increasing efforts to suburbanize East Hampton. The recent assault on East Hampton Villages policypertaining to dogs on the beach is one such effort.Many people are bothered by the behaviors of others; such as trucks and SUVs careening down the beach, the charredremains of fires streaked thru the otherwise clean sand, loud music, rowdy children, balloons harmful to wildlife left on thebeach and, of course, the ubiquitous non-biodegradable garbage left by humans, the plastic bottle. In many suburbancommunities where people live in congested over-developed areas, restrictions have been piled upon restrictions toprevent people from bothering each other and to ensure the sanctity of everyones chemically balanced lawns.However, many city dwellers and suburbanites come here to vacation to commune with nature in a way they no longer

can in their home communities. I believe the East Hampton Villages dog ordinance is enlightened, not outdated. TheEast Hampton community has valiantly fought to preserve its history, historic character and environment. For centuries,mans best friend had important jobs helping humans hunt, farm, herd and the like. Todays dog is more likely a well-loved family member and companion. The vast majority of East Hampton dogs are well behaved good citizens whoseattentive owners scrupulously pick up after them. I walk the beaches or woods every day with my dogs and on the rareoccasion when I see someone not pick up, I politely instruct them to do so. Almost always the abhorred violators arevisiting tourists or guests.I suspect a majority of residents have a dog as a family member and for many of us that walk on the beach with our bestfriend is the best, if not only, exercise we get. There is a joyous community of people and dogs that meets on thebeaches in the early morning. I have met many of my closest friends here at the beach in this manner. Many of our dogsenjoy the ocean as much or more than their human partners and their joy has been the subject matter of many of my mostpopular paintings.The answer to the issue of dog waste should be information and enforcement. As the Village has done with beach fires,efforts should be strengthened to inform all people visiting the beaches of the appropriate conduct and the absolutenecessity of controlling and cleaning up after their dogs. Perhaps on a trial basis, people could be asked to keep theirdogs away from the sand area between the lifeguard stands at Main Beach. Borrowing from the late Mayor Ed Koch,perhaps in addition to the lovely polite signs that currently exist, we could have some new signage saying, DONT EVENTHINK ABOUT NOT PICKING UP AFTER YOUR DOG.We need to preserve our East Hampton traditions, to live and let live, with respect and consideration for each other,despite our differences. Carol Saxe Buda , 6 Montgomery Ave., E H, NY 11937,www.saxestudio.com, www.carolsaxe.com, [email protected] 631 329-8764

From: CONSTANCE KENNEY 2/18/13

To: "[email protected]" ; "[email protected]"

Subject: Dogs on East Hampton Beaches

Dear David Rattray,How unfortunate that East Hampton Village is attempting to remove dog access to our beaches! This is an assault onthose of us who respect the rights of all to enjoy peaceful and clean access. Perhaps greater emphasis could be placedon monitoring our beaches and assessing steep fines to those who show no regard for others. As a pet owner, I am surethat those of us who enjoy early morning walks with our dogs would gladly assist in helping keep our town a beautifulrespite for all! Yours truly, Constance Kenney

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 2/18/13 Subject: Beach Dogs

Hello Mr. Mayor,I have met you on one occasion and had a wonderful conversation with you. I found you to be a very nice gentleman.In order to help you avoid the uncomfortability of creating restrictions for dog lovers, I do have help and a few suggestions

for you.I am offering my services three days a week for one hour each day during the summer. I hope to have two other doglovers help me in policing a beach of dog poop. If I'm able to accomplish this, we will have one beach protected from dogpoop. It would be really helpful if I had someone with a nose for dog poop to help me. Do you think Mr. Norklum wouldvolunteer to work with me??? LolAlso as we do our volunteer work, we will be "the eyes and ears of the Police Department" as they used to say in the olddays. We will be able to watch to see if there are people that regularly violate the dog rules and coordinate withauthorities.I discussed this with Jenny Berkeley and she found a lot of merit to my ideas. If we can find four more teams, we cancover all village beaches.I discussed with Jenny that we could easily get dog lovers to sign a petition to raise the fine for violating the dog laws onthe beach. I would have no problem with those fines raised dramatically and double for second offenders. Would this helpthe cause?Personally I feel the punishment should fit the crime and I think that this crime is minimal. But on the other hand in order toguarantee the freedom of dogs on the beach I would be willing to go along with increasing the fines.I do have a solution to enforcing the dog laws on the beach. The only problem is is that how do we get the policedepartment to think that they came up with the idea. Excuse my cynicism. All you need to do is to have a police officer inplainclothes drive to the beach between seven and nine in the morning. He should be able to write enough violations tojustify his job assignment.If you feel any of these ideas could be helpful in diffusing the situation, please let me know and I will discuss them ofurtherwith Jenny and see what we can do to bring some of these plans to fruition.

Kevin, 631-324-2201www.KevinReynoldsMassage.com www.EastHamptonBabysitters.com www.VacationConciergeService.com


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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 2/18/13 Subject: Beach Dogs

To the Board of TrusteesIn order to help you avoid the uncomfortability of creating restrictions for dog lovers, I do have help and a few suggestionsfor you.I am offering my services three days a week for one hour each day during the summer. I hope to have two other doglovers help me in policing a beach of dog poop. If I'm able to accomplish this, we will have one beach protected from dogpoop. It would be really helpful if I had someone with a nose for dog poop to help me. Do you think Mr. Norklum wouldvolunteer to work with me??? LolAlso as we do our volunteer work, we will be "the eyes and ears of the Police Department" as they used to say in the old

days. We will be able to watch to see if there are people that regularly violate the dog rules and coordinate withauthorities.I discussed this with Jenny Berkeley and she found a lot of merit to my ideas. If we can find four more teams, we cancover all village beaches.I discussed with Jenny that we could easily get dog lovers to sign a petition to raise the fine for violating the dog laws onthe beach. I would have no problem with those fines raised dramatically and double for second offenders. Would this helpthe cause?Personally I feel the punishment should fit the crime and I think that this crime is minimal. But on the other hand in order toguarantee the freedom of dogs on the beach I would be willing to go along with increasing the fines.I do have a solution to enforcing the dog laws on the beach. The only problem is is that how do we get the policedepartment to think that they came up with the idea. Excuse my cynicism. All you need to do is to have a police officer inplainclothes drive to the beach between seven and nine in the morning. He should be able to write enough violations tojustify his job assignment.If you feel any of these ideas could be helpful in diffusing the situation, please let me know and I will discuss them furtherwith Jenny and see what we can do to bring some of these plans to fruition.Thank you for your time, Kevin Reynolds, 631-324-2201www.KevinReynoldsMassage.com, www.EastHamptonBabysitters.com, www.VacationConciergeService.com

From: Rick Nersesian [mailto:[email protected]] 2/19/13 Subject: Dog Access to Beaches

I read in the newspaper that hearings are continuing concerning measures to outright ban or further limit the hours which

dogs are permitted on the beach off leash. I would like to know the dates and times of such hearings so that I may

attend. I am strongly opposed to further restricting the present dog access rules.

If this e mail is not addressed to the appropriate party, I would very much appreciate if you can let me know who to

contact. You can reply by e mail or call me at 917-886-9500. Thank you.

From: Zoe Pennebaker [mailto:[email protected]] 2/19/13 Subject: Dog restrictions

I have grown up here in East Hampton since I was 7. I have two boys and love to bring my dogs to the beach and mykids. Therefore I do see both sides of this issue. What if there was a fee for walking your dog on the beaches "in season"and with that money the village, town sprayed the beaches with salt water at 9 am after the dogs have gone?

From: Patricia Habr [mailto:[email protected]] 2/22/13 Cc: letters Subject: Dogs on the beach

I was so relieved to read the letters addressed to the Star with regard to dogs on the beach. I was heartened to read that Iwas not alone in my quest to retain my right to take my dog to the beach.I have been an East Hampton Resident for over 30 years. During that period, I have walked and swam on, and in, our bayand ocean waters with my Alex, my Lili and my Ms. Lucie to the delight of many onlookers. I have always taken them onlywhere permitted and have always picked up after them.I have tried to educate those who do not follow my example but in many cases, to no avail. I feared that it wouldeventually come to this. I have now realized that I cannot regulate bad behaviour. It has to be instilled in us at a veryyoung age at home and in school. Until we do, no matter how many laws or restrictions we draft on the books, thosepeople will not change. Those persons will always find a way to circumvent them. Whether it is dog feces, garbage, a fireon the beach, or a car, there will always be that someone who will make it difficult for the law abiding citizens such asmyself.However, why should I have to have my rights curtailed because of the malfaisance of others. Why should I loose my rightto walk on the beach with my pet?More inforcement of the existing laws of course. However, my suggestion is the following - I think a good one albeit anexpensive one and I challenge the Town to do it:Every dog owner should submit a piece of their dog's feces for DNA registration. The next time someone fails to pick upwhat their pet leaves behind, on the beach, on the road or anywhere, I am sure that many of us, (if the town constables do

not wish to do it) will be happy to pick it up, take it to the nearest lab for identification.Once the offender is identified (and I do not mean the dog!) a heaftty fine should be levied. That heafty fine will pay for theexpense of setting up the service. I venture to say that there will be less dog gifts left on our beaches then.

Patricia Anholt Habr, 10 Woodpink Drive, East Hampton, cell: 516-857-0245


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From: Kathryn Staley [mailto:[email protected]] 2/23/13 Subject: Dogs on the beach

I wasnt surprised to see Matt Norkluns annual complaints about dogs on the Village agenda, but I was concerned to hear

the level of agreement from the Trusteesat least as reported in the press.

As one of the founders of Beachdogs11937, my impression (albeit based solely on my experience) was that our efforts at

publicity and education had reduced the amount of canine deposit on the beach all year round. Most of the beach walkers

are dog owners this time of year, and they seem to either respond to nudges or to routinely pick up their garbage as well

as other beach trash. In the summer, problems of trash (non-canine), coals from fires, caterers and large parties seem to

overwhelm the occasional poop problem. If you are really getting complaints about dogs menacing picnics and children,

perhaps the Village should implement a leash rule in front of the parking lot, a policy most of us voluntarily enact duringthe busy months. I walk early and late and rarely run into families except on weekends in August in the early evening.

The letters in the Star have highlighted the concerns of all resident dog-owners. I, too, would hate to lose the privilege of

a walk on the beach with my dog. The hysteric machinations of one man obsessed with dogs should not outweigh the

voices of villagers, or the record of actual complaints.

Please let me know if Beachdogs11937 (via Jenny Berkeley, Maureen Bluedorn or myself) can do anything to ease the

problem.

Many thanks for your continued assistance. Regards, Kathryn Staley, 11 Briar Patch Road, East Hampton, NY

From: Laura Hoguet [mailto:[email protected]] 2/24/13 Cc: [email protected];

[email protected]; Robert L. Hoguet Subject: Dogs On The Beach

Walking dogs on the beach is a big part of our familys happiness in East Hampton. And, there are a lot of us devoteddog walkers---just think of the crowd that joins the ARF Walk to the Beach in October, and the pleasure of watching the

dogs in and out of the water on that crisp fall morning. It does not seem to us that there is a need to impose more

restrictions on beach dogs than currently exist. To us the beach seems pretty clean most of the time (there is more deer

scat off season than dog waste, I think). We do acknowledge, however, that dog walkers are responsible for control of

dog waste and behavior, and we would be happy to contribute time and/or money to support maintaining the beach as a

joy for all.

Laura Hoguet

From: Peter Selwyn [mailto:[email protected]] 2/25/13 Subject: please keep beaches accessible to dogs

and their owners

Dear Sir: I have followed with special interest the recent reporting about dogs on the beaches of East Hampton. My family

has owned a house in East Hampton since the early 1970s, and we have spent many wonderful summers and other

times there over more than 40 years. Several generations of dogs have been with us there during these times, and

walking our dogs on the beach in the early morning is one of my most treasured pastimes. I agree completely that dog

owners must be responsible for cleaning up after their dogs, for not letting them roam on the beach unsupervised, and

that dogs should not be allowed on the beach during daytime usage hours during the summer. But to exclude them

entirely, or to require that they be leashed at all times, seems to me to be overly restrictive. (Also, trying to keep my water-

loving Labrador Retriever on a leash walking her along the waters edge would be like cruel and unusual punishment!)

Dog owners who do not clean up after their dogs should be appropriately sanctioned, as should those who litter, are

publicly intoxicated, or in other ways despoil the natural beauty and tranquility of our beautiful beaches. But please dont

exclude dogs and their walkers from the beaches completely, this would be a very sad outcome for many of us. Thank

you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely, Peter A. Selwyn, M.D., 45 Northway , EH, NY 11937,Email [email protected] [email protected]


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From: jennifer berkeley [mailto:jenny [email protected]] 2/18/13To: The East Hampton Star, Cc: June Lester; Sara Davison, Subject: Letter to the Editor

Please confirm by email that you have received this letter to be published in this week's Star. Thank you and regards,Jenny Berkeley 324-6663

To the Editor,The February 14th front-page article in the Star Dogs May be Reined in at Beaches did a good job highlighting therecent Village Trustee work session and helped raise public awareness, again, about the fragility of this meaningfulprivilege of taking mans best friends to our beautiful and cherished village beaches. Hopefully, year-round residents,

summer residents and many of our weekend visitors for the Presidents Day Weekend will have also taken serious note.Unfortunately, all too often, this issue is raised during the winter months when a larger audience, and perhaps most of theoffenders are not here in East Hampton.Our beaches are indeed cleaner, according to Village Trustees and our beach manager and many local citizens andefforts over the last sixteen years have resulted in improved signage, the availability of dog waste bags and the printing ofDogs on the Beach-year-round Code of Conduct, which is distributed though a massive beach parking permit mailingand are available throughout the village. Much of this has been accomplished by a cooperative relationship with the Majorand Village Trustees who recognize the sensitivity of this issue but also realize that the majority of residents do not wantthis privilege curtailed or taken away. It seems that but a very few residents and trustees wish to curtail this privilege anddo not seem to focus with such fervor on other possible abuses of recreational uses of the beaches, such as vehicledriving on the beaches, beach fires, non-dog litter, environmental protection. And, by the way, who is going to pick upafter the deer?These recent efforts to protect dog privileges have been made through the group, beachdogs11937, a three-year oldcommunity- based volunteer group, dedicated to educating owners of beach-going dogs in the Village of East Hampton onthe rules for safe, polite behavior and to instill an ethic to pick up after your dog AND dispose in proper receptacles. Thegoals of beachdogs11937 continue to be to preserve dog privileges on our beaches, under the existing regulations, and toimprove compliance with the regulations. The group was, not mentioned in the Star article and perhaps not highlightedenough by me during the recent session.It is unclear what precipitated this recent discussion on restricting dogs on our beaches and quite frankly, a morepermanent solution is necessary as this unsettling announcement to either consider once again a ban on dogs on ourbeaches, or have a leash law on beaches or restrict hours for dog owners and their beloved pets seems to come up withincreasing regularity at very inopportune times of the year about every three years.A leash law on the beaches is way too restrictive and unfair, reducing hours for dogs allowed on the beaches for thesummer of 2013, especially if permitted vehicles times and beach fires are not changed to same hours as well, would bealso unfair. I also believe that it is too late in the year to change these rules as all the brochures are ready to be mailedand also all the signage would need to be changed at great expense to the village. Addressing the issue before Labor Dayweekend might be a good idea.

It is clear also that picking up after ones dog is not easy to enforce, especially during the winter months, here or in anyother municipality, but I would encourage officers to issue fines ($250) rather than just summonses.What needs to be done therefore is to write the Village Trustees and express your concerns and disagreement about thepossibility of more regulations for dogs on the beaches AND insure that dog owners spread the word to other dog ownersabout the importance of keeping your dogs under control and to pick up and dispose at all times, all year- round. Ask yourlocal veterinarians to join the effort, tell real estate brokers to emphasize these regulations to renters and new residentsand continue picking up other waste on the beaches: this will all help.Finally, I would strongly suggest also that those in favor of further restrictions for dogs on our beaches provide reasonablesuggestions and be at the same time respectful of innocent dogs on the beaches and not be unkind to them or harass orthreaten the animals or owners in any way. The beaches are there for all of us to enjoy not private domains.

Our East Hampton Village Beaches are among the most beautiful in the world and it is our responsibility to help keepthem that way by abiding by all the regulations and respecting each persons own recreational use of the beaches.

Jenny Berkeley

Letters to the Village Trustees to voice your concerns and support for no further restrictions on dogs on the villagebeaches may be sent to: [email protected] or hand- written to Village Trustees, 86 Main Street, EastHampton, NY 11937. To join and become a volunteer for beachdogs11937, please [email protected]. Your participation in monitoring beaches throughout the summer, participating in cleanupdays and donations to help pay for ads in local papers to educate our community is an important contribution and we needyour help. There is no web site yet, simply a mailing address to join.

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 03/01/13 Subject: dogs on the beach

As a 30 year resident of the town of East Hampton and a life long dog owner I cherish my abil ity to walk my dogs on the

village beaches. I live in North West and Wiborg beach is the closest beach to my house. The price of gas makesproximity of location important these days. Driving all the way over to Indian Wells is too far for a dog walk.

Living on the East End is very hard for me these days because of the difficulty of earning a living here. I am trying to hold

on until my daughter graduates from High School next year at least. Walking on the beach with my dogs is a beautiful

treat that costs nothing and reminds me of why I have made a huge sacrifice to live here.

Don't allow this priveledge to be taken away because of a lack of enforcement of dog poop scooping laws that are in place

and need greater enforcement.

Lori Marsden


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From:SusieBurley[mailto:[email protected]]003/01/13Subject:newdogrestrictionsonbeaches

Tothevillageboard,

Iwassaddenedtolearnyoumayimposefurtherdogrestrictionsonourbeaches.

TheBeachdogsGrouphasdonesomuchandworkedsohardtokeepallowingourdogstoenjoyplayinginthesand.

Wehavealldutifullyfollowedtheexistingrulesandreprimandotherdogsownersifweseethattheyarenotabidingby

therules!Iseeabsolutelynovalidreasontochangeanythingandamangeredthatdoghatersreartheiruglyheads

whenevertheyseeanopportunity.

Sincerely,SusieBurleySchmertz,56DavidsLane,EastHampton

From: Frank Millspaugh [mailto:[email protected]] 03/01/13 Subject: Beach Restrictions on Dogs

To:EastHamptonVillageTrustees

Thisistourgeyoutorejectproposalsforadditionalrestrictionsonaccesstothevillagebeachesfordogwalking.I

concedethatsomeownersarenottakingfullresponsibilityfortheirdogswaste,butmanyofusare.Thesolutionisnot

inpunishingresponsibledogownersequallytoirresponsibleones,buttosubjectthelattertofinesandadversepublic

attention.Theproblemisnotalackoflawsbutalackofenforcement.Itisasifweweretodecidethatbecausesome

driversparkillegallyweshouldbanallparkingallthetime.

Thankyouforyourattentiontothismatter.

FrankMillspaugh,EastHamptonVillageResidentandDogOwnerandVoterFrom: valerie smith [mailto:[email protected]] 03/01/13 Subject: further dog restrictions

TotheVillageTrustees:

WhenIwasachildinEastHamptonthereweredogsonourbeaches.WhenmymotherandfatherwerechildreninEast

Hamptonthereweredogsonourbeaches.Whenmymother'sparentswerechildrenthereweredogsonourbeaches.

AllofthesegenerationsofmyfamilyandsomanymorehavemanagedtocoexistonourVillagebeacheswithstrollers,

sunbathers,fishermen,children,picnikers......itisoneofthespecialpleasuresofasummermorningoreveningto

exerciseoneselfandthehoundandberemindedhowblestwearetoliveinthisbeautifulplace.

Dogownerstreasurethejoysofbeachgoing....theyareselfpolicingandincrediblyvigilantaboutwasteremoval.As

manyhavepointedoutthosewhovisitthebeachwithoutdogsarenotalwaystobecommendedfortheircleanupof

foodballoonsdiapers,plastic,etc.

Icanonlybegthatyoureflectcarefullyonthisdrasticchangeinourageoldsummerritual.

TakingthebeachvisitsawaywillbreakalotofheartsandI'llbetyouanythingthebeacheswillnotbecleaneronceorif

youdo.

Respectfully,ValerieSmith,11BuellLane,themonogramshop,7newtownlane,easthampton,ny11937

6313248962(home),6313293379(shop),6313772727(cell)

From: South Fork Animal Hospital [mailto:[email protected]] 03/01/13 Cc: [email protected]

Subject: Proposed ldog ban on beaches

Dear Trustees,I would like to urged the Trustees to continue the current policy of allowing dogs on the beach continuing the existing

regulations. Changing to a complete ban would significantly and irreversibly impact the enjoyment of our outdoorresources by a significant percentage of the population. The dog is a big part of many families lives and indeed usuallyconsidered a member of the family. Playing with one's pets and children in the outdoors and the beach, particularly, is animportant part of a enjoyable quality lifestyle.Most responsible pet owners do control their pets and do clean the feces. Despite the common argument put forth byopponents of dogs on the beach, incidences of pet transmitted disease is extremely rare. Especially, within our healthypampered pet population.. I would challenge opponents to prove that there has been any illness caused by pets in ourarea!!! As to control, existing regulations already require control, whether it be on the beach or in the village.Some non-pet owners do not appreciate the emotional bond that exists between a human and the pet. They do notappreciate the terrible grief the human feels when their pet dies...often the response is "just get another pet." A pet is afamily member and pet owners want to be with their pets and wish to share their enjoyment of the beach with their four-legged family members. Some people are even bothered by the presence of children. Shall we pass regulation limitingchildren's access, adult only beaches?

Thank you for your consideration. Please continue the long-held traditional custom of allowing dogs on the beach.

Yours truly,Mark S. Davis, D.V.M., Director, South Fork Animal Hospital, Wainscott

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 03/01/13 Subject: Further Beach Restrictions on Dogs

To: East Hampton Village TrusteesThis is to urge you to reject proposals for additional restrictions on access to the village beaches for dogwalking. I concede that some owners are not taking full responsibility for their dogs waste, but many of us are.The solution is not in punishing responsible dog owners equally to irresponsible ones, but to subject the latterto fines and adverse public attention. The problem is not a lack of laws but a lack of enforcement. It is as if wewere to decide that because some drivers park illegally we should ban all parking all the time. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Leslie Butler, East Hampton Village Resident and Dog Owner and Voter


8/19

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 03/01/13 Subject: Further Beach Restrictions on Dogs

To: East Hampton Village TrusteesThis is to urge you to reject proposals for additional restrictions on access to the village beaches for dogwalking. I concede that some owners are not taking full responsibility for their dogs waste, but many of us are.

The solution is not in punishing responsible dog owners equally to irresponsible ones, but to subject the latter tofines and adverse public attention. The problem is not a lack of laws but a lack of enforcement. It is as if we

were to decide that because some drivers park illegally we should ban all parking all the time.Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Ruth V. Vega, East Hampton Village Resident and Dog Owner and Voter


9/19


10/19

From: Hines, Suzanne [mailto:[email protected]] 03-0-13

Subject: please let us keep our dogs

Torunonthebeach??

Suzanne Hines, Sotheby's Intl Realty, 6 Main St.,907-8447 [email protected]

From: Susan Bell [mailto:[email protected]] 03-01-13Ihavetwodogsthatjustloverunningonthebeach,evenmorethanatthedogpark.Ialwaysbringsomethingwithmeinorderto

pickuptheirdroppingsandlookuponitasanobligation.Whatsthebigdeal?Thatispartoftakingthemtoaplacethey

enjoy.Pleasedontbandogsfromthebeach.Perhapssomestricterrulesorlawsareneeded,butnotatthedogsexpense.

SusanBell

From: Bruce Stevens [mailto:[email protected]]

Subject: Dogs on the beach

Hi,Iamwritinginsupportofkeepingthestatusquoregardingdogsonourbeaches.ThereisNOreasontoaddfurther

restrictionsfordogswhichwouldpunishthevastmajorityofresponsibledogsandtheirowners.Stricterenforcement

andpeerpressureshouldbebroughttobearwithmoresubstantialfinesleviedonoffenders.Let'snotletaverysmall

minorityofanti-dogfolksshutterourbeachesforthevastmajorityofresponsibledogowners.Letusmaintainoneof

thetrueEastHamptontraditonsassomanyhavegonebytheboards.....

Thankyou,BruceN.Stevens,127BullPath,EastHampton,NY11937

From: kbdeedee [mailto:[email protected]] 03-02-13

Subject: Dog restrictions on East Hampton Beaches

DearSir,

MynameisKathleenBurnsBuddenhagen,Iliveat1Amy'sCourtinEastHampton.POBox1489,EastHampton,N.Y11937.IhavebeeninEastHamptonallmylifeandstillam.Iamabsolutelyagainstatotalbanningofdogsonour

beaches.Sincerely,KathleenBurnsBuddenhagen

From: Lynn Surry [mailto:[email protected]] 03-02-13

Subject: save the dogs

AshomeownerinEastHamptonforalmost14yearswehaveseentheVillagebecomeaShoppingMall,donothave

enoughtimeallowedinparkinglotstogotoamovie,nortograblunchandshop,trafficisnowworsethaneverandthe

feelofafamily,outdoororientedresorttowndiminishing..nowtoeventhinkthatpets(yesmanyofusconsiderthem

familymembers)maylosetheiropportunitytofroliconourbeachesduringspecifiedtimesisreallyaskingtoo

much.Forthiswegettoseeourtaxdollarsincreaseandourenjoymentinourtowndecrease.Wewantourdogrightstocontinue.thankyouinadvance,LynnSurry

From:CarmenAdriana[mailto:[email protected]]03-02-13

Subject:BeachDogs

Towhomitmayconcern:Pleaseconsidernotmakinganymorerestrictionsfordogsonthebeach.Wetakeourdog

dailywherehe(andwe)getsenoughexerciserunningaroundtopreventobesity.Also,heissotiredafterwardthatwe

haveseenasignificantreductioninbehaviorproblems.Therearefewjoysasgreatasseeingourdoggleefullyrompon

thesoftsand,whichmustfeelsoniceafterthehardconcreteofthesidewalksandwoodfloorspopularnow.Italso

providesusandourdogachancetosocializeinanon-threateningenvironment,somethingeveryonecoulduse.So

pleaseconsiderthatIamonlyoneofmanythatwouldliketokeeptakingmydogtothebeach.Verytrulyyours,CarmenMantione,39CooperLaneEastHampton,NY11937

CarmenAdriana,"ChangingtheWorldOneLookAtaTime",646-483-3354,[email protected]

www.carmenadriana.com,@carmenadrianany,@hamptonsfloozy

From:AnthonyDeVivio[mailto:[email protected]]03-02-13

Subject:DogsOnTheBeach

Pleaseconsidernotmakinganymorerestrictionsfordogstothebeach.

AnthonyDeVivio,39CooperLane,EastHamptonVillage,NY,11937


11/19

From:[email protected][mailto:[email protected]]03-02-13

Subject:BanonDogsonBeaches

Dearsir,Iliveat17HorseshoeDrive.IamwritingtoletyouknowthatIstronglyopposeanyfurtherrestrictionson

allowingdogsonthevillagebeaches.Thecurrentsystemworksfine.Thewholevillageshouldnotbeforcedtoalterour

enjoymentofourcommonnaturaltreasurestosuittherequestsofacoupleofresidents.Pleaseallowthevillage

residentstocontinuetoenjoyourbeachesthewaywehaveforyears.Thankyou.DavidRoth

From:MichaelaKingRoth[mailto:[email protected]]03-02-13

Subject:DogsonBeach

Iamwritingtoexpressmyopinionontheproposedbanofdogsonthebeach.Iamagainstit!Letthebeachesbe

enjoyedbyallasapublictreasure.Therulesastheystandnowarefairandshouldnotbechanged.Itgivesfamiliesgreat

pleasuretowalkthebeachwiththeirbeloveddogintheearlyevening.Thosewhofeeldifferentlyarecurmudgeons!

Iresideat17HorseshoeDriveandpaymyshareoftaxestomaintainthebeaches.Sincerely,MichaelaRoth

From: David Zazula [mailto:[email protected]] 03-03-13

Subject: Allowing Dogs on the Beach

DearVillageTrustees,

Please,please,pleasedonotbanourdogsfromourbeaches.Inaworldfullofdo'sanddon'ts,allsortsofrulesand

regulations,nottomentionundueofstress,thesimpleactofwalkingMan'sBestFriendattheendofasummer'sday,

withthesunsetting,andcoolbreezecomingofftheocean,isoneofthegreatjoysoflivinginthisamazingarea.Let's

notlooktootherareastobeourexample,butratherstrivetokeepouruniquenessthatmakesussospecial,anda

worldclassdestination.Ourbeachesbelongtoeveryone,andeveryone,dogownersornot,shouldbeallowedtouse

them.Pleasedonotoverregulateourhamlet,andtherebyloweringthebartowardsmediocrity.We'rebetterthan

that.DavidZazula,145CedarSt.,EastHampton

From:JeanVanderbilt[mailto:[email protected]]03-03-13

Subject:Dogsonbeach

Itisoneofthepleasuresoflivinghere.Iunderstandthebeforenineaftersixstricturesbutnevereveristoomuch.

From:MichaelDickerson[mailto:[email protected]]03-04-13

Subject:dogs?beaches

JLester,JustanotetoletyouknowthatIsentalettertothetrusteewebsiteonFridayorSaturday.Hopeitgotthereas

itdidnotacknowledge.Willfollowupbeforevillagemeetingthursday...thanksMikeDickerson329-9450

From:Momzeh[mailto:[email protected]]03-01-13

Subject:plsletthedogsonthebeach


Subject:restrictionsonvillagebeaches

Pleasedonotfurtheranydogrestrictionsonourvillagebeaches.Thankyou!!

JamieandJonGolub,133MonroeDrive,Montauk

From:DrewCooper[mailto:[email protected]]03-03-13

Subject:Dogpolicy

IhavebeenanEastHamptonTownresidentforthepast29years.I'mdismayedanddistressedattheprospectofthe

Villagerevisingit'sbeach-dogrulestoprohibitorcutbackontheabilityofresidentstobringtheirdogstothebeach.

Ofcourse,peoplehavearighttoenjoytheirbeachesfreeofdogwasteandunsanitaryconditions.Ifthatisaproblem,

enforcementofcleanuprequirementscanbeenhanced.Butyoudon'thavetoaddressaproblemaveryfewdog

ownersmaycreatewithasledgehammertotherightsandenjoymentofalldogowners.Dogsrunningandfrolicking

onthebeachwiththeirownersatreasonablehourswhenveryfewnon-dogpeoplearethere,ispartofthefabricofour

community,andpartofwhatmakesitthefriendlyandwelcomingplaceitistosomanyofus.Atownorvillagethat

becomesknowntobenondogfriendlybecomesalesshospitableandinvitingplacetolive.Maybeevenalessvaluable

placetoownahome.Statisticsareclearthatcomparableapartmentsindogfriendlybuildingsaremoresalableand

valuablethanindogrestrictedbuildings,forexample.Eveniftheydon'thaveadog,mostpeoplewouldprefernotto

liveinanenvironmentwheretheirneighborsareintolerantofdogs.Itisanuninvitingatmosphere.

Ihopeyouandyourcolleagueswillcarefullyconsideralternativestobanningdogsonthebeach.Ifyoudo,itwould

makeEastHamptonalittlelesswonderfulformeandmanyothers.Thanksforyourconsideration.

AndrewCooper,57SouthBreezeDrive,Wainscott,NY11975,631324-6180,917699-3999cell


12/19

From:MichaelDickerson[mailto:[email protected]]03-04-13

Subject:Re:dogs?beaches

Ifeltthislettertobeareasonablestatementofferingtopartnerwiththetrusteestocreateaneffectiveandequitable

solutiontotheproblemwithdogspoopingonbeaches.Ifeelitisunfortunatethatafteralmosttwodecadesofpicking

upafterotherpeoplespetsandwalkingmydogsinthevillagetwoorthreetimesaweekintheearlymorninghours

pickingupotherpeoplescigarettebutts,garbageandthrowawaymagazinesandnewspapersthatthereisnoreasonto

havedoneitinthefirstplace.Tobeshownsolittlerespectorconsiderationforateameffortonourparts.Ifeelwe

haveearnedtheopportunitytocorrectthisproblemwhichIamcertainoffendsnoonelessthanus.

IhaveworkedwiththeLVISasa"garbagepicker",donatedhandmadejewelrytotheirfundraiserandguardedthedoors

attheirHauntedFarmaspartofmyserviceonbehalfofthevillage.

Iamnottryingtodeflecttheresponsibilitytheoffendingdogownersholdfortheirabuses.Iamsurprisedthatwith

themoredangerousandevenlifethreateningsituationsthatareacceptedascommonpracticeeveryseason,dogpoop

istheonlyonefacingsuchfinality.Openfiresonthebeach,evenif(?)inametalcontainersspewfilthyacridsmokeand

burningcindersintoneighboringbeachgoerseveryyear.Theyaredangerousandmostareoutofcontrolformany

pointsintheriduration.NOonetakessintoaccounthowmanytimeswehavehadtopackupandmoveduetocinders

stingingusorsmoke,chokingus.Beachvehiclesarenotproblemformeexceptthatallnightlongtheyareallowedto

passtheploverfences(weseethetrackseverymorning)withnoregardfortheploversorthelawsprotectingthem.

Thesevehiclesaccessthebeachandleavethebeachatinappropriateandwellpopulatedareaofthebeach.Theyrevit

tohighgearandplowblindlyuptheduneonlytofailormeetchildrenheadon.Theythenslamtheminreverseand

backfullgunbackwardintopeoplerestingofdrinkingorplaying.Combinethatwiththerampantdrinkingtakingplacedespiteordinancestothecontraryanditdoesseemdogpoopisbeingchosenintheoddestofconsiderations.

Ihavenevertriedtotakeanyoneelsesusefromthemdespitetheseinfringementsbothlegalandsafetyrelated.For

thisissuetobedecidedinacloseddoorsessionwithoutpublicwitnessseemssuspectandanabuseoftrusteepowers

whichIfeelabsolutelytrumpsthepowerofthevillageboard.Thisseemstohavehappenedquicklyandquietly.Even

themostrabidofopponents,whonormallywatchdogonourbehalfarefeelingcheatedanddumbfounded.

Onceagaiin,myoriginalletterdidnotgetthisinvolvedbutthislastbitisdisturbing.Ifelttheresponsibleownerswere

willingtotakeonsomeoftheuglyworkthevillageisnowattemptingtodictate.Wearecapableandwillingtocorrect

negativebehaviors,nurturepositivechoicesandevencontinuepickinguppoopandbringingthistoamoreappropriate

conclusion.ThanksMikeDickerson

From: LALITTE SMITH [mailto:[email protected]] 03-04-13Subject: Dog restrictions

ToTheVillageBoardofEastHampton:Iamveryopposedtoanyfurtherrestrictionsofdogsonour4Village

beaches.Moredogrestrictionswouldbeequaltotellingme,aresidentofTheVillageofEastHampton,thatImyself

cannotwalkonourbeacheswheneverIwant.Itisanoutragetoevenconsidermorerestrictions.Whatisthisvillage

comingto?Respectfully,butangrily,LalitteSmith,15WindmillLane

From: Maralyn Rittenour [mailto:[email protected]] 03-04-13

Subject: Dogs on Village beaches

Iwouldliketoaddmyselftothemanysupportersofthestatusquo.Wedonotneedfurtherrestrictionsasto

whenandwheredogsareallowedonVillageBeaches.Thecurrentregulationshavebeeninplaceforalong

timeandIbelievetheyarefairandworkjustfine.Asaresponsibledogownerandpet-sitter,Ibelievethat

themajorityofuscontrolourdogs,alwayspickupafterthemandwouldbedistressedbyfurtherlimitations.

Therearealwaysafewbadapplestogivetherestofusabadname.Wouldyoutakeautomobilesawayfrom

allownersinEastHamptonbecauseaverysmallminorityarearrestedfordrivingundertheinfluence?........

MaralynRittenour..Sorry,IshouldhavestatedthatIliveinEastHampton.

From:ArthurS.Graham[mailto:[email protected]]03-04-13

Subject:Dogsonthebeach

IsupportresidentsandvisitorsbeingabletousethebeachwiththeirdogswithinthehoursproscribedbytheVillageboard.Ihaveseendogsbehavingbadlyfromtimetotime,butneverhaveIseen(orheard)ofanythingthatIwould

consideraseriousbreachofdecorum.

Dogpoop&pee,justlikehumansdo,andwhilewecan'sgetthemtousetherestroomslikepeopledo,carryinga"poop

bag"ortwoissomethingthatresponsibledogownersdo.Additionally,withthebagdispensersateachbeach,thereis

noreasonforadogownernottohaveoneonhisorherpersonwhileattendingtotheirdogatthebeach.

Perhapsthecodecouldbeamendedtosaythatafineof"X"(substantial)wouldbeleviedagainstanownerwhodoesn't

cleanupaftertheiranimalorwhoisnotinpossessionofadoggybag,evenifitispartiallyfull.Additionally,an

EnforcementOfficeronaquadcouldbeassignedtothebeachesonarollingandunpredictablebasistoenforcethisnew

rule.I'msurethattherevenueraisedthroughtheticketswouldsupportthecostofenforcement,andthewordwould

getaroundveryquicklythatyouhavetohaveabag(andfillitwhennecessary),thenenforcementcouldbedialedback.

Atleastthatwaywecouldensurethatdogownersareatleastcapableofpickingupaftertheirpets.Iftheydon't,

maybeit'sthosepeopleweshouldbanfromthebeachinsteadoftheirdogs.

Arthur&KatherineGraham,44CooperLane,EastHampton,NY11937,(631)324-0887


13/19

From: Mary Clarke [mailto:[email protected]] 03-04-13, Subject: dogs on the beach

DearMembersofTheVillageBoard

Asalongtimeresidentofthevillage,IamwritingtotellyouthatIamNOTinfavorofdogsonthebeaches,thereforeI

AMinfavorofMORErestrictions.Sadlyasthenumberofresidentsandnonresidentshasdramaticallyincreased,sohas

thedogpopulationandalongwiththethatcomesanincreaseinthenumberofirresponsibledogowners.Itwouldbean

almostimpossibletasktopolicethebehaviorofdogownersthereforeitseemsthatitisalmosteasiertobanalldogs

fromvillagebeachesforthesummerseason.

Sincerely(andsadlyforthedogowners..)MaryClarke,Pobox1804,52OceanAve,EastHampton,NY11937

From: RICHARD SMITH [mailto:[email protected]] 03-04-13

Subject: Village beach dog restrictions

TotheVILLAGEBOARDOFEASTHAMPTON:IhavejustheardoftheproposedrestrictionsonDOGSonourbeaches.I

rememberwhenwewentthroughtheinitialrestrictionsastotimeofdayandtimeofyear.Itseemstomethatthiswas

agoodcompromisebetweendogwalkersandpeoplewalkers.(andmaybeyoushouldconsiderrestrictingmotor

vehiclesinstead).NeedlesstosayIamverymuchopposedtoanynewrestrictionsondogsonourbeaches.Sincerely

RichardSmith,6Bordenlane,EastHampton(intheVillage)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

From: james fennell [mailto:[email protected]] 03-04-13

Subject: Beach rights and access

AsalifelongresidentIhaverarelyfelttheneedtocontacttownofficialsregardinglocalissues.However,ithascometo

myattentionthatlawsregardingaccesstoourbeacheswithourpetsmaybechanged.Ibelieveourexistinglawsare

adequatetobalancetherightsofall.IfanythingIwouldencouragemorerigidenforcementofwhatIconsideran

exemplaryapproachtobeachaccess.AsIhavetraveledthroughouttheUSIhaveseenthenumerouswaysgovernments

haveaddresseddogownershiprules.IbelieveandhavealwaysbeenproudtorelatetoothersourapproachwhichIfeel

balancesthefreedomtousethebeacheswithourbelovedpetswhilemaintainingtheirpristinebeauty.Theissueatthe

beacheswhichIfindthemostpressingisnotenforcementofdogrelatedlawsbutthosethatdealwiththeincreasing

beachlitterbypeopleandthetownsattemptingtocopewithmassgatherings.Thevastmajorityofdogownersarevery

awareoftheprivilegeassociatedwithbeachaccessandstrictlyabidebyourlaws.Ihavewitnessedmanyactsbydog

ownersandnon-dogownersthatgofarbeyondnormalmeasurestokeepourbeachesclean.We,asagroupcare

deeplyaboutthismatterandwouldhopethatthevoicesofafewdonotcarrytoomuchweightinthismatter.Ihave

seenthisinlocalschoolpoliticstoomanytimestocountandironicallythosevoicesoftendisappearshortlyafterthe

argumentisoverleavingtherestofuswiththeeffectsoftheirdiscord,wonderingwhythingswerechanged.Please

considerstrongerenforcementasthebestresponsetoanydiscontent.Youdon'tbancarsbecausepeoplespeeddown

MainStreet,youincreaseenforcement.Sincerely,JimandColleenFennell,12WhitbyLane,EastHampton,NY11937

From: Maureen Bluedorn [mailto:[email protected]] 03-05-13

Cc: Sara Davison; Kathryn Staley; beachdogs11937, Subject: Beaches and our dogs

IamjustwritingtoaddmyvoiceofdisappointmentthattheVillageisagainconsideringdrasticmeasureswhichwould

preventtheresidentsfromoneofourmaindailypleasursesofwalkingthebeachwithourpups.Beachdogs11937was

formedthreeyearsagowithmuchsupportandsignificantprivateexpense,toworkwiththeVillageineducatingthesummer

residentswhodescendonusbeginningMemorialDayweekend.Ifeltwehadworkedwithsomeofsuccesstowardimproving

thesituations,withpamphlets,posters,T-shirts,improvedsignsandimprovedselfenforcement.Thecommunityofdog

ownersIknowquitewellarediligentaboutcleaningupaftertheirdogsandpolicingwherenecessary.Itisnoteasyandmany

ofushavehadourshareofarguments,negativeconfrontationsand"mindyourownbusinesscomments"thrownour

way.Howeverwekeepatitwhichistheonlywaytochangebehaviorandenforceanypublicpolicy.Ittookyearsforpeople

tolearntostopthrowingtheirlitteronthestreetsandhighways.Ourcampaignisnotwasted,itwillcontinuetotakeour

effortstoteachbeachdogetiquette.

However,oncemorethepeoplewhomostsufferfromthesediscussedproposedregulatedsolutionsarethoseofuswholive

hereandusethebeachesyearround.Ichosetoliveherebecauseofthenaturalbeautyofthisareaandtolivealifestyle

whereIcanenjoymycompanionsandthemagnificentbeachwalks.IdonotliveinGreenwichConn,forareason.Itrytobe

activewithinourcommunityandcontributetotheongoingpreservationeffortofmaintainingtheessenceofEastHampton

andourbeachlife.

SurelytherehastobeawaywecancometogetherwiththeVillageofficials,aswedidoncebeforeandassistinsolvingthe

problemsweallface.Moreextremefinancialpenaltiescouldbeimposedonviolatorsandwehavediscussedtheideaofa

leashrequirementonthebeachwithin500feetoftheentrances.IwouldasktheVillagetoformaworkingsessionwith

residentstodiscusswaystoimprovethissituation.Extremelyconcerned,MaureenBluedorn


14/19

From: maryl vassel [mailto:[email protected]] 3-5-13

Subject: DOGS ON THE BEACH

WhatisEastHamptonthinking?PartofthereasonweallvisitandsettleinEastHamptonisthisfeelingof

openess,natureatit'sbest.ThecurrentdogpolicyinEastHamptonservesourbeaches,dogsandmoreimportantlythe

majorityofusverywell.IfrequentIndianWellsBeachonaregularbasisandthenegativecommentsareabsurd.The

currentdoglawservesuswell.EastHamptonneedstocontactthepowersthatbeinJupiterFl.,anextremelypopular

fl.destination.andonethatallowsdogsonthetheirbeaches,allday,everydayanditworkswell.Don'tlettheprima

donna'sruntheshow.Thinknormal.GeneVassel,4hollowOakCt,EastHampton,N.Y.119375166339278

From: Nick Conlin [mailto:[email protected]] 3-6-13

Subject: Dogs on Beaches!

Hi,MynameisNicholasConlinandmyaddressis13NorthMainStreet,EastHampton,NY11937

AsafulltimeresidentofEastHamptonIopposedtoanyfurtherrestrictionsondogsonourVillagebeaches.

Yours,Nick

NicholasConlin,GeneralManager,ShinnecockHillsGolfClub,200TuckahoeRd,Southampton,NY11968

Telephone:6312831310Email: [email protected]

From: Ken Koch [mailto:[email protected]] 3-6-13

Subject: Village Dogs

June,AsanEastHamptonresidentandloyaldogownerIwouldbeinfavorofnofurtherrestrictionsimposedondog

walkingontheVillagebeaches.Iwouldliketoseethecurrentlawsenforcedmore(whichIknowcanbedifficult).

Unfortunatelythebadpetownersmakeitworseforthemajoritywhoarerespectfulofourpreciousbeachesmytwo

cents.Ken


Subject:PleaseAllowDogsontheBeach

DearMayorRickenbachandVillageTrustees,

AsaresidentofEastHamptonVillage,IamwritingtoexpressmyheartfeltdesiretocontinuetoallowdogsonEast

Hamptonbeaches.Furthermore,Iopposeanyadditionalrestrictionsplacedondogsonthefivevillagebeaches.

Walkingourdogonthebeacheachmorningandeveningisanactivitythatourfamilycherishes.Andyes,weusethis

SAMEbeachasoursunningandbathingbeach.Therecentcommentsthatdogwalkersdon'tusethebeachforany

purposeotherthanasatoiletisinsulting!

Thankyou.

BeverlyKazickas,45EgyptClose,EastHampton,NY11937,631-324-5697


Subject:DogsontheBeach

IamwritingtoencourageyoutocontinuetoallowdogsontheEastHamptonbeachesasyoucurrentlydo.Itisoneof

thejoysofourdaytoseethedogsplaythereandmeetotherdogsinthemorningorlaterevening.Werespecttheneed

forcleanupandmakesureallaroundusdoaswell.Pleasedon'truinthisforsomanyofus.

Thankyou,SandyMcManus,17FithianLane,EastHampton

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 3-6-13

Subject: Please allow dogs on the beach

Dear Mayor Rickenbach and Village Trustees:

I am a resident of the Village of East Hampton and a dog owner. I enjoy early morning and late evening walks on the

beach with my Jack Russel Terrier. I am writing to ask that you continue current Village policy and allow me and other dog

owners the right to walk our dogs on Village beaches. Thank-you for your consideration.

Michael V. Kazickas


15/19

From:AnnaSimonds[mailto:[email protected]]3-6-13

Sent:Wednesday,March06,20139:32PM

Subject:Pleasedonotrestrictdogsonthebeach


IamaresidentofEastHamptonVillageandwritingtoexpressmysincerewishesthatdogscontinuetobeallowedon

EastHamptonbeaches.Additionally,Iopposeanyfurtherrestrictionsbeingplacedondogsforthefivevillagebeaches.

BestRegards,AnnaSimondsC/oFaithChase,10CoveHollowFarmRd,EastHampton

From:VictoriaKazickas[mailto:[email protected]]3-6-13





BestRegards,VictoriaKazickas

From:MaggieGray[mailto:[email protected]]3-6-13

Subject:PleaseNoMoreDogRestrictions

DearMayorRickenbachandTrustees,

AsaresidentofEastHamptonandowneroftwodogswholovethebeach,Iwouldbeveryopposedtoanynewormore

restrictionsforthedogsuseoftheEastHamptonBeaches.Sincerely,Maggief.Gray(Mrs.GordonGrayjr.),

P.O.Box57,EastHampton,11937

From:BarbaraEdwards[mailto:[email protected]]3-6-13

Subject:Dogsonthebeach!!!!!!

AsanEastHamptonresidentweareaskingyoutoallowourdogstheirwalkonthebeachandSTOPanyoftheproposed

restrictions!Thankyou!BarbaraandJimEdwards,35BuellLaneextension,EastHampton,NY,11937

From: Courtney Edwards [mailto:[email protected]] 3-7-13

Subject: Please Allow Dogs on the Beach

Dear Mayor Rickenbach and Village Trustees,

I am a resident of East Hampton Village and writing to express my sincere wishes that dogs continue to be allowed on

East Hampton beaches. Additionally, I oppose any further restrictions being placed on dogs for the five village beaches.

Best Regards, Courtney Edwards, 35 Buell Lane Ext. East Hampton, NY 11937, 631-324-7868

From:TomSamet[mailto:[email protected]]3-7-13

Subject:Dogwalking

PleaseknowthatsoManyofuswalkourdogsonthebeachandthepleasureitgivesusandaddstothequalityoflife

hereintheeastend..ThankYou

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 3-7-13

Subject: dogs on the beach

Please leave the current rules for dogs on the beach in place. Please do NOT curtail the current hours that they are free

to be off the leash.

From: Elizabeth Peabody [mailto:[email protected]] 3-7-13

Subject: BEACH DOGS

Whiletherearesomemistakesfromtimetotime,IVERYMUCHHopethatrestrictionstodogsonthebeachwillnotbe

changed.ThereareMANYmorepeoplewhodopayattention,whodocare,andwhodopickup.ALOTmorepeopleget

joy&exercisewiththeirdogsthanthosefewwhocomplain...makethepickupafteryourdogsrulemorestringentbut

pleaseleavethepolicythesame.Thanksandfingerscrossed

ElizabethPeabody,ElizabethPeabody,LMSW,[email protected]


16/19

From:JaneMaynard[mailto:[email protected]]3-5-13)

Subject:RestrictionsondogsonVillagebeaches

Iwishtovoicemyopinionregardingdogsonvillagebeaches.Iknowthatmanytaxpayingresidentsandsummer

visitorscountonbeingabletowalktheirdogsonthebeachesinEastHampton.Ihaveobservedthatthedogwalkerare

verycarefultoobservetherules.Ifitisnecessarytochangetherules[Idon'tknow],butifpeopleareallowedtowalk

theirpetsinNewYorkCityparks[evenearlyinthemorningsdogsareallowedoffleashesincertainareas],Ican'tsee

whyresidentscannotbeallowedtodosoinEastHampton.Thankyouforyourattentiontoourrequest.Janeand

WalterMaynard,Jr.[EastHamptonvillageresidents].

From:KikiKazickas[mailto:[email protected]]3-6-13





BestRegards,KatarinaKazickas,45EgyptClose,EastHampton,NY11937,631-324-5697

From:AnnalinaKazickas[mailto:[email protected]]3-6-13



IamaresidentofAmagansettandamwritingtoexpressmysincerewishesthatdogscontinuetobeallowedonEast

Hamptonbeaches.Additionally,Iopposeanyfurtherrestrictionsbeingplacedondogsforthefivevillagebeaches.

BestRegards,AnnalinaKazickas,5HamlinLane,Amagansett,NY11930

From:Kazickas,JackVytautas[mailto:[email protected]]3-6-13

Subject:IWantDogsontheBeach!


AsaresidentofEastHamptonVillage,IamwritingtoyoutoexpressmypreferencetocontinueallowingdogsonEast

Hamptonbeaches.Additionally,Iopposeanyfurtherrestrictionsplacedondogsonthefivevillagebeaches.Regards,JackKazickas,45EgyptClose,EastHampton,NY11937,631-324-5697

From: Hilary Leff [mailto:[email protected]] 3-7-13


Hi,OneofmygreatestpleasuresisthehourIspendwithmydogsonthebeacheachmorninginEastHampton.Inot

onlylovetowatchthemrunandplayinthewaves,I'vemadewonderfulfriendsofotherdogowners,creatinga

communityofanimallovers.However,wenotonlysharealoveofanimals,wesharealoveoftheplaceweareinand

aresoconscenctiousaboutpickingupafterourdogsbecausewetreasurethenaturalbeautyofthebeachesjustas

muchaseveryoneelse.Pleasedonottakeawaythisspecialtimeforusandourpets.Takealookatthebeachesafter

weleaveinthemorning,youwon'tseepilesofpoop.Stopdownwhilewearethereandyouwillseepeoplecallingout

toeachothertomakesureeverythingispickedup,sothatitisaspristineaswhenwecame.Weareacommunityand

caredeeplynotonlyaboutourdogsbutabouttheenvironment.Thankyou,

HilaryLeff,354StephenHandsPath,EastHampton,N.Y.

From:NinaHealy[mailto:[email protected]]3-7-13

Subject:NoFurtherRestrictionsonDogsonVillageBeaches

DearEastHamptonVillageTrustees,

IamwritingyoutodaytovoicemyoppositiontoanyfurtherrestrictionsonhavingdogsonthefiveEastHamptonvillage

beaches.Iappreciateandunderstandtheneedfortherestrictionsthatarepresentlyinplacebutasaresidentanddog

ownerandbeachlover,Iwouldaskthatwenotletoneloudvoicedrownoutmanyquieterones.Weallfeelthatitisa

specialpriviledgetobeabletorunourdogsonthemostbeautifulbeachesintheworld.Mychildrengrewupgoingto

the(Wiborg)beachbeforesummercamp;swimmingwiththedogsandthenheadingtocampwetandsandyand

happy.Theyliterallyconsidermanyofour'beach'friendstheirsummergrandparents,auntsanduncles.

Whatmanypeopledonotunderstandiswhatawonderfulcommunityformsintheearlymorningandeveninghourson

thebeaches.Ofcourse,therewillbesomeaccidentsandtusslesbutforthemostpart,everyonedoestheirshareand

somedoquiteabitmore.Therearealreadysomanyrestrictionsonallofus,pleaseallowus-andwearefellow

residentsandtaxpayers-toenjoyawalkonthebeachwithourdogs.

Sincerely,NinaHealy,10PepperidgeLane,Amagansett,NY


17/19

From:PilarCrespi[mailto:[email protected]]3-10-13

Subject:Ourdogsonthebeach

Pleaseallowourdogsaccesstothebeach!

PilarCrespiRobert,18LeeAvenue,EastHampton,11937,NY

From:EleanoraKennedy[mailto:[email protected]]3-10-13

Subject:dogsonthebeach.

pleasegivedogsthesamerightsasallGodscreatures.whatnext?.......banbirds?thishasgoneovertheedge.

pleasebringsomeperspectivebacktothisbodyoflawmakers.sincerely,e.kennedy

From: Priscilla Rattazzi [mailto:[email protected]] 3-10-13


AsanEastHamptonvillagehomeowner,author,loverofnature,andowneroftwodogswholoverunningonGeorgica

Beach,Iamincensedthatalocalresidentwouldwanttobandogsfromthebeachesatalltimes.Theonlythingwhich

needstohappenisthatcleaningupafterone'sdogshouldbecomemandatory,(andthereforealaw,justlikeinNew

YorkCity).It'snotenoughtohaveasignbythebeachaccesswhichsays:"responsibledogownerspickupaftertheir

pets".PerhapswecouldalsohaveatrashreceptacleateachjettygoingfromGeorgicaBeachtoGeorgicaPond,whichis

wheretheguywhoistryingtoimplementthetotalbanlikestojogandharassresponsibledogownerslikeme.Hemust

notprevail.Best,PriscillaRattazziWhittle

P.S.AttachedisaphotographofmylatedogLuna,frommybook"Luna&Lola",shotonGeorgicaBeachin2009.

Howcouldanyonewanttobangoldenretrieversfrombeaches?

[email protected]:+1-917-403-3535

From: Petrie, Ed [mailto:[email protected]] 3-11-13 Subject: dogs on beach

Ibringmydogseverymorning..alldogownersarerespectfulofcleaningup!!Notallowingdogsonbeachisabsurd

andtotallyunfair..especiallytolocalcommunitywhotendtohavedogs.Best,EdPetrie.EHresident.

EdPetrie,SVP,AssociateBroker, Sotheby'sInternationalRealty, 6MainStreet,EastHampton,NewYork11937

631.907.8442(DirectDial),516.885.9365(Cell)

From: Francine Muller [mailto:[email protected]] 3-11-13 Subject: Dogs on beaches

Dogsshouldbeallowedonthebeaches.Ownersshouldberesponsibleandcleanupafterthem,Ido.

FrancineMuller,MarketingCoordinator,Sotheby'sInternationalRealty,6MainStreet,EastHampton,NY11937

[email protected],631.324.6000office,631.907.8445

From: Nelson, Kelly [mailto:[email protected]] 03-11-2013

Subject: Dogs!!!!

Dogshavebecomeanimmenselyimportantpartofmanypeopleslives,andwhiletheygivesomuchtoushumans,the

veryleastwecandoisallowthemtoenjoynature!Weareallgoodwiththerestrictedhours,buttoDISallowthemat

theocean!Thatispreposterious!KellyNelson

Kelly Nelson, VP, Assoc.Broker, Sotheby's International Realty, 6 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937631 907 8459 dd, 516 356 4959 cell, [email protected]


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From: Wadzinski, Patricia [mailto:[email protected]] 3-11-13

Subject: dogs on the beaches

Ihaverecentlylearnedofthemovementtodisallowdogsonthebeaches.BothresidentsoftheVillageandresidentsof

EastHamptonTownasvisitorstotheVillagebeacheshaveforyearsregardedthepresentlimitationswithequanimity.

Wepayourtaxeshereworkhard,supporttheeconomyfurtherbyservicingthesummervisitorsandenhancingthe

VillagebudgetbyintroducingotherstobecomehomeownerswholovetoenjoythenaturalwondersofEastHampton

Villageandthegreaterbountyofthetownshipoverall.Thosewhoowndogsenjoyamorningoreveningwalkonthe

beaches,playingcatchrunningorjustfrolickinginthesurf.ThisactivityprovidesmuchmoretothebalanceoftheEast

Hamptonexperience,thanthosewhocometothebeachesleavetheirtrash,bottles,andraceupanddowntheshorelineintheirbeachvehicles.Iimploreyoutoallowustoenjoythebeachesaswehaveinthemorninghoursandthe

eveninghoursduringthehighseasonandabitlongeroneitherside.Wehavealreadygivenupsomanyhoursadayto

balanceandrespectthecrowdedconditionsonthebeachduringthedaywiththosewhoarebeginningtoknowand

loveitEastHamptonaswedo.Towatchthesunriseorset,toamblealongwithourfourfootedcompanion,breathing

inandouthavingsurvivedcarsracingthroughtrafficlights,grumpypeopleonlinesinmarketsandstoreshopefully

greetingthosefolkswhoaresuchahurrytoslowdown,breathdeepandtakeawalkonthebeachwithorwithouta

fourfootedcompanion.Togreetandbegreetedwithwarmthandregardforthoseofuswholivehereyearroundand

makethewheelsoftheeconomygoroundandround.Pleasekeepourbeachesopentoeveryone,peoplewithdogs

andpeoplewithoutdogs.

RespectfullyPatriciaWadzinskiresidentsince1973Patricia Wadzinski,VP, Associate Broker, Sotheby's International Realty, 6 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937

d: 631-907-8454, m: 631-871-0047, [email protected], www.sothebyshomes.com

From:Butti,Fred[mailto:[email protected]]3-11-13

Subject:dogs

AbigYEAHtonodogsonbeaches!Ihopeitpasses.Fred

FrederickButti,Sotheby'sInternationalRealty, 6MainStreet,EastHampton,NY11937,631.907.8441direct

516.318.8637cell,[email protected]

(Ms.Rattazzire-senteditede-mail)

From: Priscilla Rattazzi [mailto:[email protected]] 3-11-13 Subject: Dogs on the beaches

AsanEastHamptonvillagehomeowner,author,loverofnature,andowneroftwodogswholoverunningonGeorgica

Beach,Iamincensedthatalocalresidentwouldwanttobandogsfromthebeachesatalltimes.Themanwhois

behindthiscampaignmustnotprevail.Heisanangryguywithapersonalvendettaagainstdogs,becausehewas

attackedbyonesomeyearsago,andheisnowtakingitoutoneveryoneelse.Ithinkpartoftheproblemisthatit'snot

enoughtohaveasignbythebeachaccesswhichsays:"Consideratecitizenspickupaftertheirpets"sinceitalmost

soundslikeasuggestion.Itneedstobeveryclearthatthisisthelaw(thesignisprobablytoopolite).Makeitatougher

sign,andmakeitveryclearthatpeopleneedtopickupaftertheirpets,eveninthewintermonths.Perhapswecould

alsohaveatrashreceptacleateachjettygoingfromGeorgicaBeachtoGeorgicaPond(andevenoneatbythepond),

whichiswheretheguywhoistryingtoimplementthetotalbanlikestojogandharasspeople(likeme).Acoupleof

extratrashcans,eveninthewinter,wouldalsohelpourbeachesstaycleanerfromotherstufflikecansandplastic,

whichasweallknowisnotbiodegradable(whereasdogpoopis).Thismeansthatourbeacheswouldneedtobe

monitoredinthewinteraswell,andsomeonewithabeachvehiclewouldhavetoremovethetrashonaregularbasis.

Ourbeachesareourgreatestasset,soifthevillagebudgetallowsthis,Ithinkthiscouldbeagoodidea.

Ifnotstrictersigns,andadegreeofenforcementontheweekends.

Best,PriscillaRattazziWhittle

P.S.AttachedisaphotographofmylatedogLuna,frommybook"Luna&Lola",shotonGeorgicaBeachin2009.

Howcouldanyonewanttobandogsfromourbeaches?

[email protected],www.priscillarattazzi.com,cell:+1-917-403-3535


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From: Murray, Martha [mailto:[email protected]] 3-11-13

Iamtotallyinfavorofallowingdogsonthebeach.Ihavebeenwalkingmydogeverymorningandeveningfor20years.

Mylifeandthatofmydogwouldbedrasticallychangediftheproposedrestrictionswentintoeffect.

MarthaMurray

Martha Murray, VP, Lic. Salesperson, Sotheby's International Realty, 6 Main Street, EH, NYw.631.907.8458 c.631.987.7707 f. 631.324.3558, www.sothebyshomes.com

From:PhilipSchultz[mailto:[email protected]]3-9-13

Subject:Lettingdogsgofreeatourbeaches

I'maPulitzerPrizewinningpoetwho'slivedinEastHampton(at88OsborneLane)andraisedafamilyheresince1991.I

commutetoNYCitytoteachbecauseIlovelivinghereandoneofthegreatpleasureIandmyfamilyhaveiswalkingour

dogonthebeach.Idoiteverymorningatsunrise,ontheocean.Butthetimedoesn'tmatter,whatmatterisletter

Penelopebefreedforthesefewpreciousmoments.Iforonecan'timaginelifeherewithoutthisfreedom.Pleasedon't

takeitawayfromsomanyofyourfellowresidentsandcitizens.Thankyou,

Sincerely,PhilipSchultz

From: Lee Solomon [mailto:[email protected]] 3-12-13

Subject: no more restrictions for dogs on the beaches of East Hampton

IamwritingtoprotestanymorerestrictionsfordogsonthebeachesofEastHampton.

Yours,LeeSolomon,232NorfolkDrive,EastHampton,NY11937

From:DwightChapin[mailto:[email protected]]3-13-13

Cc:TERRYGOODSONSubject:Dogs-Beach

June:

Wewouldliketobeincludedonanylistoratanymeetingwheretheissueof"DogsontheBeach"istobedebated.

Webelievedogownersareamongthemostresponsiblepeopleutilizingthebeaches.Ofcourse,therearefolkswhobreakrulesandcauseissues.But,ourguessis98%oftheEastHamptondogownersplaybyalltherulesandsupportthe

VillageLaws.

Wedonotneedmore"GovernmentRegulationsorRestrictions"regardingdogsonthebeach.Wejustneedtoenforce

therulesthatexist.Wecancalluponalldogownerstoreinforceandexplaintherules.

Wewanttoregisterouropinionandasktobeincludedintoanyongoingdiscussionsthatmightbeheld.

Thankyouforyourservice.

Allthebest,DwightChapin/TerryGoodson,20HookPondLane/P.O.Box5032,EastHampton,NY11937

Bernhard G. Kiembock

32 Newtown Lane

East Hampton, NY 11937

March 13, 2013

MayorPaul F. Rickenbach, Jr

86 Main Street

East Hampton, NY 11937

Dear Paul:

I am writing to you in reference to the meetings that you have been having regarding dogs on the beach in the

Village of East Hampton. I own properties in the Village and am a taxpayer and would like you to seriously

consider not allowing any dogs at all on the village beaches between May15th and Sept. 15th.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Bernhard G. Kiembock

Documents

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