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Selectmen sign state overlimit permit for ferry-parking work; local resident urges tariff clarification
Summary
The board approved signatures for a MEDOT overlimit permit tied to a re-bid of the ferry parking lot; Millie Martin raised concerns about road condition from the North Haven landing and Alan Barker urged a tariff amendment or policy clarification to distinguish overlength priority from municipal priority.
The Vinalhaven Board of Selectmen approved an agreement for signatures on a new MaineDOT overlimit permit on May 19 as the state prepares to re-bid a ferry-parking-lot reconfiguration.
Town participant Millie Martin told the board she was concerned about road conditions for heavy equipment traveling down from the North Haven landing. The minutes record that the agreement was passed for signatures after that discussion.
Alan Barker spoke to the board about problems with overlength permits between the two ferry terminals and recommended a change to the town tariff (or a policy clarification) to make clear the difference between overlength priority and municipal priority. Board members and town staff discussed whether the change would require a tariff amendment or could be handled via policy.
Marjorie Stratton and Alan Barker said they plan to attend the Ferry Advisory Board meeting on Thursday to seek further answers and clarification. The minutes do not specify a formal roll-call vote; they record that the agreement was passed for signatures.
