APTA has purchased decals for the benefit of Alligator Point property owners. Decals when placed on vehicles will assist law enforcement during their patrol. The Alligator Point / St. Teresa Volunteer Fire Department will include the decals in a future mailing.

DJ Thomas, an APTA member who is heading up the effort to create a Neighborhood Watch Program for Alligator Point, states that final meetings are being conducted with block captains prior to launching this program. Since this is a pilot program for Franklin County and this first program will be the model, much effort is being made to ensure a successful implementation.

Military activities recently took place off shore from Alligator Point and various refuse from these activities has washed ashore. We have heard that people have found still active flares. Please immediately contact local police if you come upon any suspect object.

As printed in the July 11 issue of the Franklin Chronicle, Mr. Bill Mahan, Franklin County Extension Director reported to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners on July 1 that "a number of the farmers have clams that are ready for market. This is much sooner (12-13 months) than anyone thought the clams would be ready."

A "boater education" sign has been placed on the main corner posts marking the Alligator Harbor High Density Lease Area. Please practice safe and proper boat handling around the clam aquaculture area.

The Alligator Point Water Resources District recently sent a letter to Franklin County Planner Alan Pierce asking the county to adopt certain ordinances to help alleviate growing water shortages at Alligator Point.