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Danvers committee flags harbor bacteria hotspots, plans geese management and a move to LynxLog permits
Summary
Staff identified bacteria concerns at Frost Fish Brook, a channel near Donegal Lane and Colgate Street, and a private pond in Cherry Hill Industrial Park linked to runoff and geese; the town will include the pond in its geese management plan. The Harbormaster’s Office will switch to LynxLog permitting to save about $800 annually.
Christopher Sanborn reported elevated bacteria levels in several harbor locations, naming Frost Fish Brook, the channel between Donegal Lane and Colgate Street, and a private pond in Cherry Hill Industrial Park. Sanborn said runoff and a large geese population are contributing factors and that the town plans to incorporate the pond into its geese management plan. He added that he will share the committee’s concerns with Aaron Henry, Director of Land Use and Community Services, to pursue remediation timelines.
Sanborn also told the committee that the Harbormaster’s Office will transition to LynxLog permitting software for the upcoming boating season. He said most surrounding communities already use or are adopting LynxLog, and that the switch should save about $800 a year, improve user-friendliness, integrate with the state system, and improve communication among participating towns. Dee Djoko asked whether LynxLog is compatible with the town’s OpenGov system; Sanborn clarified that LynxLog is a separate system because OpenGov lacks harbor-permitting functionality such as mooring processing.
The minutes note that Bill C. (recorded as William Ciesinski in the member roster) announced Danversport Yacht Club will host a free, one-day boater education course that the minutes list as Feb. 21, 2025. That date predates this meeting; the minutes do not explain the discrepancy and the scheduling detail may require confirmation with the club or town staff.
The committee recorded no formal votes on water-quality measures or on the LynxLog transition during this meeting; next steps include staff follow-up with town officials and outside partners.
