To the Editor:

Regarding “Some Beachfill Spots to See Modified Slope” (3/25): It was great to read about the plan for modifying the project, which has certainly been a long time in the making. While the article does reference Surfrider Foundation’s position that a gentler slope would be safer and friendlier to recreation, we want to clarify and thank the locals who made this happen. We also suggest that we should all turn our attention to a different kind of steepness involving our beaches.

It was local anglers, surfers, beach enthusiasts, parents and others concerned about safety who took the time to talk…

April 8, 2015