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Commission rejects immediate approval for finger pier at Sixth Avenue boat ramp; referral to planning proposed
Summary
The Town Commission rejected an immediate move to add a finger pier at the Sixth Avenue boat ramp, voting 2-3 against approving the one proposed donation-built structure at the meeting.
The Town Commission considered a proposal to construct a small finger pier at the Sixth Avenue boat ramp intended to make launching small boats, kayaks and personal watercraft easier and safer.
Commissioner Robert Baldwin presented the proposal and said a local contractor had offered to donate construction and ongoing maintenance of the small pier. He argued the structure would let people tie off temporarily while they parked trailers, reduce slippery ramp-related accidents and limit damage to boats against shoreline rock.
Dozens of residents spoke during public comment. Supporters described safety and…
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