Politics & Government
Cahoon Hollow Beach In Wellfleet To Ban Alcohol This Summer
"The rise in traffic and visitation has resulted in an increased alcohol consumption and disorderly conduct including assaults."
April 4, 2023
WELLFLEET - A popular beach on Cape Cod is banning alcohol. The town of Wellfleet asked for the ban at Cahoon Hollow because too many beachgoers were getting drunk, leading to fights and other issues.
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Town Administrator Richard Waldo said there's been a 20% increase in traffic and beach visits every year for the past six years.
"The rise in traffic and visitation has resulted in an increase to excessive alcohol consumption, disorderly conduct including assaults, public intoxication, improper disposal of human waste, and other safety hazards to include drunk visitors staggering down Ocean View Drive or passing out in Cahoon Hollow parking lot," he said in a statement.
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