Judge signals victory for property owners in beach access case

Wooden path to a serene beach.

On Friday, Superior Court Judge Sarah Taft-Carter said Rhode Island’s novel beach access law violates property owners’ rights, a major victory for those who own coastal property. In an order denying the State’s motion for summary judgement, Judge Taft-Carter wrote that the law results in an unconstitutional taking of private property.   “Our clients are gratified…

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