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Town Manager says Winter Harbor has a mooring waiting list; residents call for year-round access
Summary
Officials and residents told the Board there is a current waiting list for moorings and frequent requests from visiting boaters. Speakers urged preserving year-round working waterfront capacity to serve fishermen and seasonal traffic.
The Town Manager reported demand for moorings and shelter, telling attendees there is a "current waiting list for moorings" and that visiting boaters frequently seek safe harbor in Winter Harbor. Residents said the town cannot meet current dockage demand, creating both lost income and safety concerns for visiting vessels.
Several commenters advocated maintaining year-round working waterfront uses to support local fishermen and seasonal businesses. The meeting record noted that while seasonal demand is strong, sustaining year-round operations may require outside funding or philanthropy, and residents raised concerns about the historical difficulty of keeping businesses viable at the marina site.
