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Stone Harbor Council Pens Rules for Dogs on Beaches
STONE HARBOR –– As the borough’s north end beach becomes dog friendly, dogs were prohibited on the southern end.
Council at its meeting June 17 finalized legislation to allow dogs on the north end between 80th and 82nd streets before 9 a.m. and after 7 p.m. while also forbidding any domesticated animals at Stone Harbor Point.
The time to allow dogs on the beach in the evening was changed from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. per suggestion of resident Robert Levins and after much public comment about the beach being busy during dinner hours.
Dogs must be on a leash no more than six-feet long at the north end beach.
Several residents said they would prefer the dog-friendly beach be moved further south towards the 122nd Street catamarans.
Resident Lynn Springton said she objects to dogs on any beach at any time because she said the borough should concentrate on children’s health instead.
“Wherever you want to put the poopy beach, I object to it,” she said.
Officials said the dog ban at Stone Harbor Point is necessary to gain beach replenishment through the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) via an agreement establishing a bird nesting plan to get beach replenishment permits in exchange.
No domesticated animals, regardless of whether they’re leashed, are permitted south of the 127th Street jetty to the Hereford Inlet.
Business Administrator Kenneth Hawk said the DEP could heavily fine the borough if dogs interfere with an endangered species; therefore he said council “needs to take proactive measures.”
Contact Truluck at (609) 886-8600 ext. 24 or at: ltruluck @cmcherald.com.
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Tue, 07/22/2008 - 1:33pm - Posted by: Anonymous
I applaud Stone Harbor's decision - we live in Cape May but will now spend more time in Stone Harbor and consequently patronize the shops while we are in town - all season - not just for a few weeks.
As long as people pick up the dog poop, I don't understand the concern - when you scoop you invariably get the sand it landed on and excise the germs. As far as the urine - urine is sterile and evaporates quickly - it is well documented that this does not cause any health risks. Additionally sand percs really well and most dogs pick a spot near the bulkhead or dune where you typically wouldn't be sitting. And if we're talking about urine - how many children (and unfortunately adults) urinate in the ocean - it happens all the time - the last time I was at the beach in Stone Harbor I heard a parent telling their child to go in the ocean because it was too far to take them to the restrooms. And you put your face in the Ocean! Also, seagulls poop in the sand all the time
In this economy, I think Stone Harbor is smart to appeal to a market other communities neglect!
Tue, 07/08/2008 - 6:57pm - Posted by: Anonymous
We are dog lovers and have always had dogs,however I do not want to lay on a beach where dogs are allowed to relieve themselves.We are long time renters in the 82nd beach block. After 18 years, 4-5 weeks at a time, we are done. Shame on you for having no respect for families and young children. We will take our children and grandchildren to a more hygienically friendly town.I never thought that Stone Harbor would lower itself to this level.Thanks for the memories!
Tue, 07/08/2008 - 1:11pm - Posted by: Anonymous
My family spends several weeks on 82nd st.This will be the last year.I will not allow my grandchildren to play on a dirty beach nor do I want to sit on it. A shame after spending the last 20 years happily in Stone Harbor.A big disappointment.
Sat, 06/28/2008 - 2:59am - Posted by: Anonymous
so the second spouter is worried about ashes?????......are you also worried about feces or urine??? Maybe people in this uppity town think playing in doogie doo is a ok.
Fri, 06/27/2008 - 3:20pm - Posted by: Anonymous
I am physically revolted every time I see a smoker flip their ashes into the sand, and put out their cigar, cigarette or dump out their pipe in the sand. I am sick to my stomach thinking that my children are playing in other's ashtrays.
How about the council addressing that issue?
Thu, 06/26/2008 - 8:53pm - Posted by: Anonymous
I am sorry I think dogs should not be allowed in the beach. All I can think about is kids digging in the sand where a dog is allowed to do it's doggy business is nasty. I actually am sick to my stomach thinking of people laying around where dogs are now allowed to crap and pee on.