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Saco approves MOU with University of New England to install wave gauge for shoreline data

Saco City Council · February 10, 2026

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Summary

Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the University of New England to install a wave gauge to collect data relevant to Camp Ellis shoreline work; councilors cited the partnership's value for local planning and Army Corps projects.

Councilor Onan presented a memorandum of understanding between the City of Saco and the University of New England for installation of a wave gauge and recommended approval; the council voted unanimously to approve the MOU on Feb. 9.

Onan said the MOU included revisions following insurance and legal review and edits from prior council discussion. Councilor Doyle described the project as a valuable opportunity to understand wave action in Ward 4 and to inform larger Army Corps of Engineers shoreline projects, while Councilor Johnston noted the benefit for UNE students and future local decision-making.

The MOU authorizes cooperation on installation and data sharing as described in the meeting packet; councilors characterized the financial amount as small relative to tens of millions expected for future shoreline projects. The motion passed on a 6–0 roll call.

Staff and the university will proceed per the MOU and the updated terms described in the packet; councilors said the wave gauge data should inform ongoing Camp Ellis planning and dredge work.