"Millions Spent on Shore Protection Wiped Out in Days"
A Massachusetts town spent $600,000 on a shore protection project, bringing in 14,000 tons of sand to safeguard homes and infrastructure, only to have it washed away by a weekend storm. The project was funded by 150 property owners after the state refused to contribute. Critics argue that continually replenishing sand is wasteful, especially in the face of climate change and rising sea levels. Efforts to secure state funding for dune replenishment are underway, but some residents question the effectiveness of sand replenishment and call for the state to take responsibility for beach protection.