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Selectmen accept low SHIP bid for Colwell ramp and approve hoist repair expenditures
Summary
The Selectmen accepted a low bid for the Colwell ramp/pier SHIP project and approved targeted spending to address hoist safety and pier decking. Officials also approved related small capital purchases for pier upkeep.
The town accepted Skip Eaton's low and complete bid for the Colwell ramp/piers project under the SHIP grant; the engineer recommended the low bidder as meeting the bid package requirements.
Separately, Selectmen approved a $2,500 expenditure to install a new reduction tank on Hoist #6 to reduce the hoist's sudden jerking motion; TM and harbor volunteers had reported safety concerns and previous hoist damage. TM also described recommended decking and float repairs; one estimate for re‑decking three floats was roughly $12,500.
Why it matters: The pier and its hoists are critical infrastructure for local fishermen and buyers; timely repairs and a completed grant-funded project reduce safety risks and preserve the working waterfront.
What happens next: The town will execute the SHIP contract with the selected bidder, schedule hoist repairs and inspect floats and decking for follow-up work. Harbor Committee and PW staff will coordinate implementation and report back to the Selectmen.
