A look at Gerry Island

In June, the town’s Conservation Commission rejected Noyes' pitch to repair the sea walls and put down the pad on the island, which is accessible at low tide. In its decision, the commission ruled the proposal would violate the state’s Wetlands Protection Act. It cited a provision that prevents new sea walls from being built on coastal strips of land that were structure-free as of August 1978. To the left, a 'keep out' sign on the island.
Jonathan Wiggs

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In June, the town’s Conservation Commission rejected Noyes' pitch to repair the sea walls and put down the pad on the island, which is accessible at low tide.

In its decision, the commission ruled the proposal would violate the state’s Wetlands Protection Act. It cited a provision that prevents new sea walls from being built on coastal strips of land that were structure-free as of August 1978.

To the left, a "keep out" sign on the island.