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Buck’s Harbor Marina owner objects to mooring rules; Harbor Committee and selectmen weigh enforcement and legal options
Summary
Owner John Buck told selectmen he is dissatisfied with the town’s expectations for moorings at Buck’s Harbor Marina and said he may pursue legal action. The Harbor Committee is pursuing enforcement measures and has raised the harbormaster’s pay.
John Buck, owner/operator associated with Buck’s Harbor Marina, told the selectmen in a July meeting that he is unhappy with what the town expects of mooring owners and said he was awaiting a letter from town officials and considering legal action. The minutes record Buck’s complaint and the selectmen’s decision to have staff check with counsel and report back.
Separately, the Harbor Committee has been active on mooring enforcement and compensation. Minutes show the committee voted to increase the harbormaster’s pay by 5% to a reported $21,000 and discussed charging for the harbormaster’s time when preparing materials for marina owners seeking permits or legal input. The committee also brought ordinance amendments and enforcement language to selectmen for review at multiple meetings.
Selectmen instructed staff to consult the town’s lawyer and to explore options for responding to Buck’s concerns; the minutes name local officials (including Harbormaster Debrae Bishop and committee members) as involved in enforcement and communications. The record reflects ongoing administrative handling rather than any final legal action by the town or by Buck.
