On behalf of the Oak Bluffs citizens beach committee, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the townspeople of Oak Bluffs who voted to support Article 32 at town meeting last Tuesday, directing the town to purchase a surf rake to clean up our beaches. It is wonderful to see that the town beaches are important to so many people. We know that residents and visitors both want to enjoy safe, clean and comfortable beaches that are right in the heart of our town. And we also know that people who visit our beaches are most likely to also visit our businesses. So making our beaches attractive is good for our town in many ways.

The beach committee will be moving forward in cooperation with the parks department, highway department, conservation commission and board of selectmen to craft an overall beach management plan, as well as finalize plans for purchase and use of the rake this season. We know that by working together we can all enjoy our beautiful beaches.

Thanks for your support and encouragement.

Kathy Laskowski
Oak Bluffs