They are fencing off Cliff Walk in Newport

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by In The Surf

This definately needs to be addressed, and as far as towing vehicles, what about these permits we paid for to allow us to park there! Does Mike have any input from the city about this? Hell he is a city employee. Hope we can come up with a favorable solution to this!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to continue to park as it isn't posted that we can't park there. I would think most cops wouldn't mind; we could simply be going for a walk on the streets NEAR the Walk. If I get towed, I'll be raising hell. They can expect to see me in court since it's almost a guaranteed win.

[likwid]

Arm yourself and take some pictures digital w/ the timestamp on.
That way you can hammer them.

[SeaWolf]

sea dangles, just get a running start and i'll know you'll fit thru. if nothing else, you'll make it easier for joe to get his bucket thru and tattoo bring his scup rods thru. plus, you'll have a reason to hit the edge for a new jacket.

[JohnR]

Dennis & Pete - there was no forewarning on this? Did they put up parking signs? Any other signs?

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Dennis & Pete - there was no forewarning on this? Did they put up parking signs? Any other signs?

I believe it is a planned repair of some parts of Cliff Walk by the Army Core of Engineers.

I had heard the rumor that it would be closed, I just didn't expect 14 foot fences with a complete denial of access the day after Labor Day.

There aren't any no parking signs yet (other then what is already there), so for now I'm not going to get too worked up, but I'm definitely concerned.

[DZ]

This has been planned for quite some time - actually a state DOT project. Heavy equipment will be left on site so they don't want too many tourists walking around a construction site - I can understand that.

Areas of the walk that are prone to erosion will get some granite blocks much like what is now in place at northern end of walk from Easton's Beach to Ruggles. The actual walking path will be improved, smoothed out if you will. Not necessarily a good thing as easy walking means easier access but you know - I'm not getting any younger. 20 years ago I'd be bitching about easy access - with improvements I might be able to get to some "long walk spots" when I'm older. But I'm not ready to carry a bucket yet

I've already been in contact with city officials about the permit - maybe refunds or credit toward a new permit when the walk reopens. Again, as soon as I get any info I'll pass it on.

Like Pete said - let this settle out. It might not be that bad. Cutting fences will be the worst thing we can do - don't want to draw any negative attention.

[zacs]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Dennis & Pete - there was no forewarning on this? Did they put up parking signs? Any other signs?

It has been in the paper and I think I may have saw it on the news too.