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Wells schedules public hearing after harbor committee backs new launch fee, explores fuel and mooring changes
Summary
The Select Board set a Jan. 6, 2026 public hearing to consider harbor fee increases after the harbor committee voted 6–1 to recommend a new launch fee. Board and staff discussed pay-by-plate enforcement, possible sale of unused moorings and seeking grants to restore fuel service and fund storm-mitigation work.
The Wells Select Board on Dec. 16 voted to schedule a public hearing for Jan. 6, 2026, to consider proposed 2026 harbor pricing changes, including a newly recommended launch fee intended to raise matching funds for potential grants.
Harbor committee members told the board the committee voted 6–1 in favor of charging a launch fee. An unidentified harbor committee member said, “the harbor committee has voted 6 to 1 to charge a launch fee, which would be new.” Committee and staff discussion focused on how user fees are restricted by state rules and may be spent only on the launch — for an attendant, repairs and maintenance —…
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