We enjoy the openness of our harbor from Stacy Boulevard which has been an attraction to residents and tourists alike for hundreds of years. Please do not ruin it by building a fishing pier on it.
Why is this important?
We enjoy the openness of our harbor. Please do not build a fishing pier off Stacy Boulevard.
It is our opinion that this is not a sensible place to have a fishing pier -- as climate change and storm surges would make it a very risky spot.
Many of us feel that a pier in this location would be a stain on the beauty of the outer harbor, the location of schooner races, many paintings and photographs by talented artists and photos from our own visitors who cherish Gloucester for what it is now: historic and not "built up" in the name of "progress."
Noise on the boulevard is sometimes a problem late at night in the summertime. A pier would bring in more people who will be up all night fishing.
Also, parking and the added traffic congestion during busy summer months when both vehicles and vessels are competing for bridge access would be made much worse in that location.
Please don't ruin what has been a peaceful retreat for residents and an attraction to tourists for hundreds of years. Please vote no on this proposal.
