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Selectmen request public meeting on proposed sale of Sargent Street marina
Summary
After discussion of a proposed sale of the old marina on Sargent Street, the Selectmen asked that a public meeting be scheduled to allow community input; Pearl Barto raised the marina matter during the meeting.
Pearl Barto raised discussion about the proposed sale of the old marina on Sargent Street at the Aug. 25 Selectmen meeting. After hearing from Ms. Barto and discussing the matter, the Selectmen asked that a public meeting be scheduled so residents can review and weigh in on the possible sale.
The minutes record that “much discussion was had” about the marina sale and that the board wants a public meeting to provide broader community input. The minutes do not record detailed terms of sale, a purchaser, or a timeline for transfer; they do not show a formal vote to sell at this meeting.
Why it matters: the marina is a waterfront asset likely to affect public access, local moorings, and economic activity tied to the waterfront and fisheries. Scheduling a public meeting signals the Selectmen’s intent to involve residents before any final disposition.
Next steps: The board requested the public meeting; the minutes do not specify a date or agenda for that meeting. Any formal sale, terms, or related motions would need to be recorded in future Selectmen minutes.
