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Advisory board weighs scallop limits, weekday recreational openings and apprentice rules
Summary
Board members revisited the seven‑bushel commercial scallop limit, discussed market and freezing solutions, and debated whether opening Monday and Tuesday for recreational scalloping requires a town meeting article; they also reviewed apprenticeship and residency rules that may pose barriers to new fishermen.
At the March 3 meeting the Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board reviewed a prior decision to allow seven bushels for commercial scallopers and discussed market challenges, ship‑time losses and potential freezing and marketing strategies to move product late in the season.
The chair said the board would keep the seven‑bushel item on the agenda and solicited input from local buyers and fishermen. Members noted…
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