New Jersey couple seeking right to keep people off their section of Popham Beach in Maine

A New Jersey couple, who own a cottage on Popham Beach, claims they bought and now own the dunes and beach between their neighbor and the ocean.

Richard and Sheila Tappen, who own a cottage right on Popham Beach, are suing their neighbors.

The Tappens claim they now own the sand dunes and beach in front of the Hill family's six beachfront cottages.

"Most owners at Popham believe they own what's in front of them.," neighbor Clark Hill said. "But the reality is, it's only maybe half a dozen that actually own the sand that fits in front of their cottage."

Hill is now in danger of losing access to Popham Beach. He says Richard Tappen told him he could regain access to the beach if he paid him $30,000 each summer.

"Ultimately, the first conversation was, 'This is now mine. And I'd like you to cease and desist or pay us money,'" Hill said.

STORY: https://wgme.com/news/local/new-jerse...

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