News Flash

Committee recommends the following:

• Beaches have been and will remain open to the public.
• West Beach Parking lot to be open daily, beginning Friday, May 15, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for WESTBROOK residents ONLY.
  • Proof of residency will be required:
    • Tax Bill
    • A piece of mail with Westbrook address
    • Drivers License (photo ID) will be “matched” with tax bill and mail
• Park & Rec Staff will distribute flyers clearly stating the rules; i.e. social distancing, groupings of 5 individuals or less, etc.
• Appropriate signage that clearly states the rules will be installed.
• The bathroom facilities will be cleaned/disinfected hourly.  Additional staff will be hired to clean/disinfect the bathroom facilities. (FEMA reimbursement).
• Constable/Trooper will be present to address enforcement issues for the entire beach area (stone jetty to Elk’s Club).
• Information regarding Town Beach will be distributed via social media, town website, Harbor News and other media outlets as appropriate.
• Mr. Annello, Hog Wild, will be appraised of rules/regulations.
• His customers will be allowed to access concession stand, as non-residents.  They will have a limited to time to consume their food and then will be directed to vacate the beach.
• Committee reserves the right to re-visit any and all conditions of re-opening the parking lot with the approval of the BOS and per the Governor’s Executive Orders.