I tell you Taylor Swift may have recently been crowned 2013 Tennessean of the year. But don't expect Rhodes Island will give her similar awards anytime soon. The 24 year old has gotten her in some hot water over the plan she has for her new multi-million dollar waterfront property. Known more for her ballads and breakups, some say Taylor Swift is causing trouble for some neighbors of her new island summer home. Taylor Swift reportedly spent $17 million on this 11,000 square foot historic mansion, boats 16 rooms and more than 5 acres, it's located in the exclusive and expensive watch neighborhood in the town of Westerly. 

 

The pop singer is spending big bucks on improvement of the property, including a seawall that some locals claim will restrict access to a public beach and impact the quality of surfing. 

 

I don't think any celebrity should have the right to do that with such a historical area.

 

Swift maintains that she has all the required permits for the work and is restoring the wall after the damaging of  hurricane Sandy. But other say huge boulders being placed by construction crews restrict use of the area popular with fisherman and bathers.

 

It does impact negatively. That's something that is just gonna stick and we won't be able to surf there. 

 

The historical preservation and heritage commission for Rhode Island tells ABC they have 'no issue with the project'. And the group that regulates coastal development have told local newspapers it approved the work and it's up to snuff. 

 

In fact there's some reports this morning that Swift was actually  asked to remove the boulders by the state of  Rhodes Island itself. Either way whether it's originated from state officials or not, it's clear that residents there are very protective of their land. 

Bouldergate. The next scandal.