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Residents, facilitators outline municipal, nonprofit and hybrid models for Winter Harbor Marina
Summary
At the Sept. 18 meeting, participants reviewed municipal ownership, public-private-nonprofit partnerships, and nonprofit stewardship models — including the Sea Meadow Foundation example — as options to keep the marina accessible.
Facilitators presented several ownership and management possibilities for the marina: municipal ownership with professional management, public-private-nonprofit partnerships combining grants, philanthropy and business investment, and nonprofit ownership modeled on examples such as the Sea Meadow Foundation in Yarmouth.
Residents and invited guests discussed how different models might support mixed uses — moorings, seasonal businesses, dining, and recreation — while preserving public access. The meeting record named local partners for technical assistance including the Maine Working Waterfront Coalition, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, and Frenchman Bay Conservancy.
