As a result of the feedback from beach-goers, the Town of Newtown will be reviewing the rule relative to beach umbrellas AFTER this season and will communicate any changes to you prior to next season.
"In the meantime, we are immediately suspending enforcement of the current rule forbidding umbrellas at Eichler's Cove Beach, but would ask that you exercise good judgement in your use of such umbrellas, particularly with regard to securing them. Umbrellas and baby tents must be anchored to prevent uncontrolled movement in good weather and closing them when breezy conditions are anticipated," Edward Marks, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Amy E. W. Mangold, Director Newtown Parks and Recreation explain.
The Town will continue to forbid the use of the canopy-type shade structures (most commonly 10’ by 10’ or larger) at least for the remainder of this season.
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