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Smugglers Beach
South Middle Beach and Judan Way
Notice of Intent
Yarmouth Conservation
Commission
MassDEP File No. 083-2477
NHESP No. 25-19468
July 3, 2025
Site Locations
South Middle Beach
Smugglers Beach
(aka Bass River Beach)
Site Resources
South Middle Beach
Smugglers Beach
(aka Bass River Beach)
Right-of-Way at Juday
Way
•Land Under the Ocean
•Coastal Beach
•Coastal Dune
•Land Subject to Coastal Storm
Flowage (LSCSF)
Coastal Resource Areas
Smugglers Beach
Smugglers Beach Management Plan
South Middle Beach
Judan Way
South Middle Beach and Judan Way
Beach Management Plan
Key Points of Management Plans
➢Plans include both proactive and reactive measures
(including emergencies and special events):
o Access points
o Beach maintenance
o Seaweed management
o Oversight and care of structures and amenities
o Types of equipment used for maintenance
o Timing of management/maintenance activities
➢Protection of resource areas (no adverse effect)
➢Protection of rare species habitat
Protection of Resource Area Interests
o On-going/Annual Maintenance Activities
o Beach Raking
o Adherence to setbacks from Coastal Dunes
o Planting of Beachgrass
o Protection of Rare Species Habitat in
conjunction with Shorebird Specialists with
Mass Audubon
o TOY restrictions
o Incorporate Town’s Rules & Regulations
Thank
You!
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