Whoa, people!
Just have to jump in here as I am wont to do.
First, as for crates. My dog loves hers. When the door is open, she stays there - sometimes for hours. I was opposed to crates and didn't use one for my first dog, but we did for our current pooch. She feels secure and safe in it. When we leave and don't put her in her crate, she often climbs in anyway. If the door is closed and she can get in, she crawls under the kitchen table as it simulates the crate. So, please, do not use the use of a crate as a reason to attack someone about their dogs.
Secondly, as for the boat launch, there must be some valid reason. However, I do agree with the second person who posted that it is a boat launch, not a dog area. Having said that, I can't complain as we have our own beach. My dog, ironically, hates it! Our first one loved the water, but not this one.
So, please, why don't you just give the town hall a call and find out. I would bet my last buck that someone complained and up went the sign. That is how these things work everywhere!
Just my two (or maybe three) cents,
Jersey Girl
P.S. After that Nor'easter, my dog could have gone swimming in my backyard! Ick.
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