I've written before, and would like to repeat my opposition to both the proposals and the tactics attendant to the pushing of those proposals for a bike path on Chappaquiddick. I and my family are quite sure that "path" is a euphemism, suggesting a more lovely thing than it could possibly be. In fact the path would be not only irreversibly destructive of Chappy's existing habitat and harmonies, but if the bike facilities I've been on are any evidence, will create traffic and safety hazards beyond the manageable ones that exist. It should be obvious that in the absence of statistical evidence of a terrible problem, it makes no sense to break out the heavy equipment to solve the problem. If the perception of car/bike conflict is the issue, speed enforcement, driver/biker education and signage are appropriate tools. If the objective is to create a bicycle thoroughfare from the wharf to East Beach, that should be clarified in the context of the strong conservation ethic of the people of Chappaquiddick and the creation of new problems. 
Clearly many of us Chappy property owners feel strongly that the vision of the Chappy Path Committee is faulty, and that their attempts at manipulation of our community resources is a violation of what should be a thoroughly democratic process. Please see to it that the process is not distorted by the zeal of the CPC. 
Dr. Bruce Nadelson and Family 
20 Old Indian Trail 
Edgartown