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Advisory board debates making up scallop fishing days lost to cold; places placeholder with Select Board to consider 6‑box option
Summary
Fishermen reported four to five scallop days lost to cold weather; the board discussed adding Saturday fishing, extra bushels or extending the season and voted to place a placeholder on the Jan. 21 Select Board agenda to consider raising the per‑fisher box limit to six as a potential remedy.
Board members and fishermen debated how to compensate scallop harvesters for days lost to cold weather. Several fishermen reported four to five missed harvesting days so far this winter and urged measures so harvesters can regain income; suggestions included adding Saturday fishing, adding a bushel allowance later in the season or extending the season.
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