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Cumberland council approves permits, mooring allocations, dock grant and radio lease; repeals two obsolete zoning sections
Summary
At its Dec. 8 meeting the council approved a mass‑gathering permit for a Fairgrounds 5K on Aug. 30, 2026; maintained 48 Broad Cove moorings; authorized the town manager to pursue a $260,000 SHIP dock/float project (grant to cover roughly half); authorized a radio lease with American Tower to improve public‑safety coverage; repealed obsolete 'back lots' and 'guest house' zoning sections; accepted a $5,562.77 delinquent tax payment; and canceled the Dec. 22 meeting.
The Cumberland Town Council took several votes at its Dec. 8 meeting on items ranging from community events to public‑safety infrastructure.
Mass‑gathering permit: The council approved a mass‑gathering permit for the Fairgrounds 5K Mile and Market to be held Aug. 30, 2026. Event organizer Hope said the inaugural year had 305 registered runners, roughly 500 attendees and more than $11,000 raised for local 4‑H and youth running programs.
Broad Cove moorings and SHIP grant: The Coastal Waters Commission recommended maintaining 48 mooring permits at Broad Cove Reserve; the council approved that recommendation. Chair Rick Thompson said the commission surveyed 48 permit holders, received 30 responses and found…
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