HomeMy WebLinkAboutEvans, Sarah & David April 9, 2012
To The Southold Town Board
As longtime homeowners in Peconic, we are deeply concerned about the changes in the
configuration of Goldsmith Inlet, due to what we believe is inappropriate and over-
zealous dredging. The extremely high water levels at high tide, as well as the
considerable erosion, are extremely worrisome. We share the concerns of our neighbors
that the delicate ecological balance of the area is being damaged. Like so many other
residents of the area, we have sustained major losses due to flooding, including the loss
of a car and severe damage to our property.
We are aware that the Town Board has discussed yet again the possibility of shortening
the jetty. This action was appropriately rejected by the board many years ago. Study after
study has demonstrated that doing so will not positively impact the area. To pursue yet
another Environmental Impact Study would be both costly and pointless.
We share a deep concern for the safety and ecological health of the inlet and the
surrounding area, as well as a concern for all the properties within flood-reach of the inlet
and Autumn pond. The continuous deep, straight dredging poses a raft of dangers to the
area, as would, we believe, removal of part of the jetty. We therefore urge the Board not
to pursue another EIS, but rather to adhere to the advice of the Army Corps of Engineers
and allow the inlet to revert to its previous state prior to deep dredging.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sara and David Evans
Box 131
Peconic, NY 11958
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Cooper, Linda
From: saracevans@earthlink.net
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 10:33 AM
To: Cooper, Linda
Subject: letter to Board
Attachments: EIS.doc
Al
EIS.doc(22 KB)
Hi, Linda--Please distribute to board members prior to meeting. Thanks so
much.
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