From:                              Rocchio, Robert (DOT)

Sent:                               Tuesday, July 30, 2019 12:34 PM

To:                                   DeAngelis, Joseph
Subject:                          RE: [EXTERNAL] : FW: Partying at "Nanaquaket Park"
Attachments:                 SKM_C754e19072913260.pdf
 
Joe: Please see attached. Can you give me a call when you get a chance.
 
From: DeAngelis, Joseph <JDeAngelis@apslaw.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 9:01 AM
To: Rocchio, Robert (DOT) <robert.rocchio@dot.ri.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] : FW: Partying at "Nanaquaket Park"
 
That would be super.  But, you would never get Edwards to attend.  The town manager would attend.
 
 

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From: Rocchio, Robert (DOT) [mailto:robert.rocchio@dot.ri.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 1:54 PM
To: DeAngelis, Joseph <JDeAngelis@apslaw.com>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] : FW: Partying at "Nanaquaket Park"
 
Perhaps a meeting with all the stakeholders is a good idea.   I’ll get back to you very soon.
 
From: DeAngelis, Joseph <JDeAngelis@apslaw.com>
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 10:34 AM
To: Rocchio, Robert (DOT) <robert.rocchio@dot.ri.gov>
Cc: (jwillis@crmc.ri.gov) <jwillis@crmc.ri.gov>; Grover Fugate (gfugate@crmc.ri.gov)
<gfugate@crmc.ri.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] : FW: Partying at "Nanaquaket Park"
 
The town manager has weighed in on this issue.  From what I have heard, this is all about one individual,
that the representative is trying to get a parking space for.    This issue will only escalate.  I suggest again
perhaps a meeting with all concerned.
 

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Begin forwarded message:

From: "Town Administrator" <administrator@tiverton.ri.gov>

To: "Jim Karam" <jim@firstbristol.com>
Subject: Fwd: Partying at "Nanaquaket Park"

FYI.
 
Jan H. Reitsma
Town Administrator
Tiverton, RI
401.625.6710
 

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From: Town Administrator <administrator@tiverton.ri.gov>
Date: Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 9:22 AM
Subject: Fwd: Partying at "Nanaquaket Park"
To: <Charles.Stmartin@dot.ri.gov>
Cc: Denise M. deMedeiros <DdeMedeiros@tiverton.ri.gov>, Donna Cook
<dcook@tiverton.ri.gov>, Joseph Perry <jcperry1546@gmail.com>, Joseph Perry
<jperry@tiverton.ri.gov>, Justin Katz <jkatz@tiverton.ri.gov>, Nancy Driggs
<ndriggs@tiverton.ri.gov>, Robert Coulter <rcoulter@outlook.com>, Tricia Hilton
<philton@tiverton.ri.gov>, Rick Rogers <dpw@tiverton.ri.gov>
 

Chuck: please note.  I was somewhat surprised the other day by the articles, one of
which quoted you, about the efforts of Representatives Edwards and Canario to protect
the imperiled rights of their constituents to make use a piece of the Tiverton waterfront,
next to the Nanaquaket Road bridge.  The representatives apparently did not think it
worthwhile to reach out to the Town, which has been struggling for years to address
frequent complaints from their other constituents about this particular spot being
trashed on a regular basis by the people who make use of this state-owned and state-
promoted public access/fishing area in a manner that is well beyond any constitutional
entitlements and shows a lack of care for the facility, neighbors and the Town that is
very problematic and not infrequently disgusting.  I should add that not all users are to
be blamed for this conduct; to the contrary, some users, primarily local fishermen, are
equally appalled by it and concerned about how it will affect them.
 
The Town supported an earlier effort to improve this area that would presumably
reduce negative impacts, improve storm water management in a sensitive area where it
is needed, and have approvals from both CRMC and DEM (so as to protect public
access and fishing, as well as environmental resources).  I wonder whether the
Representatives have any knowledge of that effort and its history.  If so, I wonder what
their ideas are about dealing with the trash, parking/traffic, and public health and safety
issues (from trash, human waste and small children in the road).  Since they have
apparently communicated with DOT about all of this, could you please let me know
what the plan is, both short-term and longer term, so I can update our Town Council as
well as the residents calling and emailing us every day?
 
The Town is willing to work with DOT and DEM to bring the trash and safety issues
under control.  We have neither the authority nor the resources, however, to manage this
area on a day to day basis by ourselves.
 
Your assistance, and that of your Director, would be much appreciated.
 
Jan H. Reitsma
Town Administrator
Tiverton, RI
401.625.6710
 

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From: E. Colbert <colberte@msn.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 7:59 AM
Subject: Partying at "Nanaquaket Park"
To: jkatz@tiverton.ri.gov <jkatz@tiverton.ri.gov>, rcoulter@tiverton.ri.gov
<rcoulter@tiverton.ri.gov>, dcook@tiverton.ri.gov <dcook@tiverton.ri.gov>,
DdeMedeiros@tiverton.ri.gov <DdeMedeiros@tiverton.ri.gov>,
ndriggs@tiverton.ri.gov <ndriggs@tiverton.ri.gov>, Patricia Hilton
<philton@tiverton.ri.gov>, jperry@tiverton.ri.gov <jperry@tiverton.ri.gov>, Nancy
Mello <nmello@tiverton.ri.gov>, pjones@tivertonpoliceri.com
<pjones@tivertonpoliceri.com>, Matthew Wojcik <administrator@tiverton.ri.gov>,
rep-canario@rilegislature.gov <rep-canario@rilegislature.gov>, rep-
edwards@rilegislature.gov <rep-edwards@rilegislature.gov>
 

Recently large groups have been congregating at the base of Nanaquaket Bridge. You
can see the resultant trash this morning - I believe the trash is under a sign that says
"carry in carry out". If this is now a public park what is the Town and Rep. Edwards
going to do about providing public facilities & cleaning the trash. Also, don't we have
an open container law? You can see a Coors Lite box in the picture. This recent party
picture is from yesterday afternoon. The Town & the State need to address this issue,
thank you, Liz Colbert