The one-mile stretch of Chilkat River beach running from River Road to Carr’s Cove is officially closed to motorized use, including ATVs and snow machines.
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 Tuesday to zone the beach as non-motorized after hearing dozens of comments from the public supporting the designation.
Assembly members George Campbell and Jerry Lapp were opposed.
Nearly 20 residents testified over the course of an hour Tuesday, with only three speakers opposing passage…