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Committee flags dinghy, kayak storage and town pier management as recurring problem
Summary
Committee members described ongoing clutter and management problems at the town pier and recommended staff evaluate storage, sticker programs, and enforcement options while coordinating with the harbor master to relieve congestion and improve facilities.
The Harbor Plan Update Committee identified dinghy, kayak and small-craft storage at the town pier as an ongoing management problem that needs clearer controls and potentially more capacity.
Members reported repeated instances of caretakers and businesses leaving multiple kayaks and paddleboards on town racks for extended periods, and described the resulting congestion and maintenance burdens on shore-side facilities. The committee discussed sticker or permit programs, time-limited parking for small craft, and other systems to encourage turnover and make better use of existing racks.
The committee noted the condition of restrooms and showers near the pier as a related operational issue affecting harbor users and recommended coordination between harbor staff and relevant town departments to address facilities maintenance.
The committee asked staff and the harbor master (Sheila) to assess current storage management practices, identify locations where additional, publicly accessible small-boat landings or storage might be feasible (including a parcel in Madaket managed by the land bank), and return with proposed program options for committee review.
