To the editor:

I am opposed to the idea of abandoning the final 600 feet of Westport's Beach Avenue as outlined in the recent Buzzard's Bay Coalition proposal #2 and therefore Article 11 in the warrant of the December 1, scheduled special Town Meeting.

First of all, I am not in favor of abandoning town property and relinquishing the maintenance funds the town receives from the state for that portion of the road.

Secondly I am opposed to the design which would move the handicapped parking  spaces further away from the Knubble rock.

Thirdly, personally given my age and disability, I would be fearful to drive alone along the two-tread passageway Buzzard's Bay has designed to allow disabled folks to reach the end of the road at the Knubble.

Fourthly I am opposed to gates or any other structure to limit access to anyone.

During the summer of 2015,  experienced a treat not felt for many years: Feet in the sand of a Westport beach, witnessing my granddaughter and son swimming from the Knubble Beach and watching the rest of my family picnic on the Knubble Beach.  Please do not diminish this access.

Vote no on Article 11 at the upcoming special Town Meeting.  Thank you.

Judith Beavan

Westport