At the July 11 meeting of the Harbor Commission, I expressed the concerns of the Jamestown Shores Association regarding the proposed mooring site at Head's Beach (Jamestown Press, June 21, 2007). Following my presentation and unaware of his intent to comment or of the content of his comments, Mr. Ventrone produced and read from a Jamestown deed (Book 51, Page 257), which designates Head's Beach lots 1-8 as a "swimming and bathing" area for Jamestown Shores property owners. Mr. Ventrone did not fuel Jamestown Shores residents' concerns. Mr. Ventrone presented information necessary for an analysis of the proposal. Mr. Ventrone did not, at any time, discuss this matter with the Jamestown Shores Association membership. Our organization took a stand on the issue based upon articles in the Jamestown Press.

We thank Mr. Ventrone for producing the deed for Head's Beach, which legally supports our posi- tion that Head's Beach is, and should continue to be, for swimming, not a mooring field. It is unfortunate that Michael deAngeli chose to berate Mr. Ventrone over this issue. I would expect the Chair of the Harbor Commission or any other commission to treat residents and officials with greater respect.

Charlotte Zarlengo

Seaside Drive