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Harbor Shellfish Advisory Board raises daily bushel limit to 6 after debate on lost days and market effects
Summary
The Harbor Shellfish Advisory Board voted Jan. 20 to raise the daily bay scallop stall limit from 5 to 6, citing lost fishing days from cold weather and algae 'slime.' The vote passed with one abstention; staff agreed to seek a Select Board agenda slot to formalize any regulatory steps.
On Jan. 20 the Harbor Shellfish Advisory Board voted to raise the daily bay scallop stall limit from 5 bushels to 6 after an extended discussion about missed fishing days, winter algae fouling gear and local market pressure.
The motion, made by Mister Anderson and seconded by Miss Mayo and Mister Franzuto, passed by voice vote; Mister Anderson, Miss Mayo, Mister Brace, Mister Franzuto and the Chair recorded aye votes, and Mister Sherwin abstained. The board framed the change as an immediate, modest step to help fishermen recover days…
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