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Commission authorizes issuance of 10 additional public-access permits, reducing waiting list to about 26

Essex Harbor Management Commission · July 23, 2026
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Summary

Following a recommendation from John Hincks, the Commission reached consensus to issue 10 additional public-access permits, lowering the waiting list to approximately 26 applicants; Andy Roussel agreed to prepare an Essex Events magazine article to raise public awareness of access points.

Commissioners agreed by consensus to authorize issuance of ten additional public access permits after John Hincks recommended the increase. The minutes note permit utilization typically averages approximately 70 percent and that adequate space is available; issuing the permits reduces the waiting list to roughly 26 applicants.

The Commission also discussed outreach to increase public awareness of the Town’s public access locations. Chair Terry Stewart suggested placing an article in the next Essex Events magazine and Commissioner Andy Roussel volunteered to prepare that article.