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By voting “YES” for Article M you are supporting…
TOWN OF ROCKPORT’S ECONOMIC STABILITY
Our Request: That the town of Rockport allocates a small percentage of Long Beach’s contributions towards unlocking the $2.8M FEMA grant needed to repair the seawall. By preserving Long Beach, the Town of Rockport secures future payments from the Long Beach homeowners. This promotes the town’s financial stability and embraces its vitality.
TOTAL IMPACT
Long Beach homeowners contribute ~$3M/year to the Town of Rockport through land lease fees and real estate taxes.
From 2014-2034 the total contribution to the Town of Rockport will be ~$61M based on a 4% increase year over year (YOY).
Long Beach - Land Lease Fees and Real Estate Taxes
EDUCATIONAL IMPACT
The Town of Rockport Schools total school expenses for fiscal year (FY) 2022 was ~$23.5M.
The Long beach contributions of ~$3M are equivalent to ~15% of the total school expenses.
Long Beach’s Impact on Town of Rockport School Funding
Total School Expenses
~$23.5M (FY2022)
Long Beach Contributions
~$3.5M (FY2022) = ~ 15%
By voting “YES” you are supporting…
THE PRESERVATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL SANCTUARY
The seawall protects ~ 30 acres of sea estuaries, saltwater marshes, sand banks, and the Saratoga Creek, which are all vital for preserving native marine life and habitat.
Urgent improvements to shore protection are needed immediately to avoid catastrophic failure, emphasizing the critical need for the FEMA grant.
By voting “YES” you are supporting…
A LASTING COMMUNITY LEGACY
Long Beach is one of six municipally owned beaches with public access for Rockport residents and Cape Ann visitors.
Long Beach homeowners and guests enjoy spending time and money in the Town of Rockport.
This strengthens community relations and supports the local businesses, such as art galleries, restaurants, shops, and theaters.
Circa 1945 postcard view of Long Beach looking toward the northeast, after the construction of the seawall.
Long Beach is a true community of Rockport. There are 154 cottages with families on Long Beach.
Of those 154, over 60 families have lived there for more than 30 years (45 families have been there for 50+ years)!
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