I am a resident of the beautiful village of Northport, where Cow Harbor Park is an integral part of our community. This serene seaside park is where we walk our dogs, play with our children, sit and have coffee, eat lunch or just engage in friendly conversations. The tranquility and natural beauty it offers are invaluable to us.

However, a plan to expand a basketball court threatens to disrupt this peace. Initially proposed as a private refurbishment project for the court, it has morphed into an expansion that will cut down trees and replace grass with concrete. This drastic alteration not only jeopardizes the natural charm of our park but also imposes financial burdens on taxpayers amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The consequences are far-reaching; this plan will change the face of our beloved park forever. While we understand and appreciate the need for recreational spaces like basketball courts within communities, there are numerous other locations within Northport that would be more suitable for such developments.

We urge Huntington's local authorities to reconsider this decision and explore alternative sites for expanding athletic facilities without compromising Cow Harbor Park's unique character or burdening taxpayers unnecessarily.

Please join us in preserving Cow Harbor Park by signing this petition against its unnecessary transformation into an athletic field.