12-03-2012, 01:55 PM
While I was chairman of the HPP Neighborhood Watch, we had discussions with Shipman representatives regarding security issues on our mutual boundaries. The area at the end of beach road was a source of frustration and problems for both sides with wild parties, rubbish dumping, car break-ins, and even gunshots reported on a regular basis. Contrary to what some have claimed, the Shipmans have demonstrated themselves to be good neighbors. They do not contest the public's right to walk the trail to Haena, and have built the gates and what will be some parking space to formalize the trail access point. The Shipmans have the right to control access to their private property, and if this new construction helps them do that, then so be it. There is no intent to restrict foot traffic to the cove and beach. They are plagued by illegal activity on their property and have every right to try to eliminate it.