Dear Selectmen: 

As a long-time Chappy resident, I strongly OPPOSE any further Town action or support of the Chappy Bike Path. Another Committee does not need to be appointed. 

This path, no matter how conceived, will actually create hazard and increase risk esp as a multiuse path. 

Cyclists will continue to use the road. Destruction to the environment would be considerable. CPA Funds if legally tapped are to be used specifically to PRESERVE not destroy the environment. 

Fiscally, any further appropriation is irresponsible. A demonstration path is not needed anymore now than it was 30 years ago 

Those who have chosen to live on Chappy have done so in the absence of a bike path. There is no evidence that Chappy is currently unsafe. Parents must always monitor their children with or without a bike path. 
More importantly, the path will actually increase risk of injury to the children. 

In summary, the path is a BAD IDEA. From the environmental, health and safety point of view its the wrong thing for the Selectmen to support. The majority of Chappy residents are against it. 

Very Truly Yours,
George Mellendick, MD
Old Pocha Road