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Committee presses for operational review, raises prospect of restoring independent marine department
Summary
Committee members pressed for an operational assessment of harbor operations and discussed restoring the marine/harbormaster function as an independent department separate from the police department; members asked that Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board and town meeting be included as responsible parties for implementation.
Committee members devoted a lengthy portion of the Sept. 22 meeting to the organization and authority of the harbor management function, including whether the harbor master should remain under police department administration or be reestablished as an independent marine department.
Several members said an independent marine department would provide clearer jurisdiction, dedicated budget and administrative control, and would reduce perceived conflicts when harbor revenues and operational decisions intersect with police administration. The draft harbor plan includes a recommendation to assess departments and committees that exercise or…
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