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Council hears sailor’s apology as mooring ordinance debated; ordinance deferred for rewrite
Summary
A public commenter apologized for mooring a yellow sailboat downtown. Council discussed safety, liability and enforcement and conducted first reading of an ordinance limiting overnight mooring/parking; members deferred the ordinance to revise language and consider seasonal/permit exemptions.
Jacob Anthony Samara addressed the council about his yellow sailboat, said he was in a difficult personal situation and apologized to residents, and asked for time to move the vessel. "I admit it was an ill‑conceived idea from the beginning," Samara told the council and asked for patience while he arranges a safe option for the boat.
Councilors and staff raised safety and liability concerns, noting state and…
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