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Petersburg assembly advances harbor fee increases; fishermen ask for alternatives
Summary
The assembly advanced Ordinance 2026-03 to raise harbor and moorage fees effective March 1, 2026, after public testimony from fishermen who said fee increases would further squeeze commercial operations. Assembly members and harbor staff said alternatives could be explored during the budget process.
The Petersburg Borough Assembly on Feb. 2 advanced Ordinance 2026-03, which amends Chapter 14.2 (Municipal Harbors) to increase harbor, moorage and related user fees effective March 1, 2026.
During the public hearing portion, commercial fishermen and harbor users urged the assembly and harbor staff to seek alternatives before shifting more costs to users. Anthony Tyber, a commercial harvester who testified in person, said rising inflation, labor costs and utilities have created a heavy burden for the fleet and asked the borough…
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