To the Editor:
There was a recent erroneous decision by the state Department of Environmental Protectionthat horrified and stunned hundreds of people. This involves a recreational area within the Wharton Tract identified as Harrisville Lake on Route 679. The regional headquarters of the Wharton Tract at Batsto village made a decision that has ruined this site that has been used by countless families for decades.
I myself have enjoyed many happy days since 1980 relaxing by the lake, reading and swimming while watching families…
July 26, 2017
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