b"C H A P T E R T E NAnother defensive sea wall on Chathams shore.Dr. Pilkey of Duke had little respect for them, saying in his 1992 speech in town that Sea walls degrade beaches, period.His harsh advice to shore-front dwellers:retreat.Gordon Zellnera true representation of residents opinions. After all, the plan was to be a trusted guide for Chatham through the first half of the 21st century.When that session of October 23, 1999, ended, FCW director Jim Blankenship took the transcript and distilled a 42-page document quoting all the mornings participants who spoke up. Those comments converted easily to useful fodder for LRP committee members, as they contin All are Invited to A WORKING SESSION FOR RESIDENTS ued to toil away on what the ultimate planChatham's Comprehensive Long Range Planshould say. It was more than clear that day, asSaturday, October 23 Eldredge Public LibraryFCW President Kurt Hellfach put it to citizensA Section by Section Review:on hand, You do care, and we do care. He 9:00 -9:45 Vision Statement, Natural Resources, andEconomic Health 9:45 - 11:00Land Use, Historic Preservation andCommunity Character (e.g.Village Centers) 11:00-11:15Break11:15-12:30Open Space and Recreation, CommunityFacilities (e.g. Town Landings)Chathams Long Range Plan was moving slowly12:30 - 1:00 Human Resources and Housingaround the final turn toward completion in lateParticipants may attend any or all sessions in which they are interested butall are asked to pick up and read the Plan drafts ofthe sessions they will be 1999 when FCW joined with the Town Planningattending prior to the meeting. Plan drafts are available at the Town Annex, West Chatham, Planning Board Office.A professional facilitator will conduct the office and the Long Range Planning Committee todiscussions.Refreshments will be available throughout the morning.host this discussion.There, 100people walkedThis meeting is jointly sponsored by Tbe Long Range Planning Committee carefully through all seven sections of the draft. Margaret Swanson, Chairman The plan finally got voters endorsement in 2003. and Friends of Chatham WaterwaysFor further information call 945-0515190"