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Shellfish Commission

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Aug 21, 2026

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Surf Club Shellfish Area Closed Seasonally

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Commission Reviews Community Clam Dig Plans

The commission reviewed preparations for community and children’s clam digs, including rakes, baskets, licenses and a limit of one-quarter bushel per license; no vote was taken on the planning items.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Commission Advances Coastal Resilience Projects

The Shellfish Commission approved proceeding with the Hammonasset Coastal Resilience project and unanimously voted to pursue a proposed Living Reef Project at Seaview Beach, with funding from the Madison Foundation. The commission also reported that two water samples had been taken and a third was planned to complete the year's sampling.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Commission Plans Community Clam Dig

The commission tentatively set Saturday, June 20, for Madison’s Community Clam Dig, timed around the 9:57 a.m. low tide. Members also began planning participant waves, signage, equipment, licenses, children’s activities, and clam planting.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Commission Plans Community Clam Dig

The commission tentatively set Saturday, June 20, around the 9:57 a.m. low tide for a community clam dig. Planning includes clam purchases, signs, equipment, children’s activities, participant waves, and possible educational presentations.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Shellfish Dock Replacement Considered

The commission recorded a motion to approve a $14,000 replacement for the Shellfish Commission dock, but the minutes do not state the vote result. It approved the Madison Beach Club consultation subject to a motion stating that construction would not affect shellfish, and tentatively approved the Mercy by the Sea consultation pending soil-testing confirmation.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Surf Club Shellfish Area Closed Seasonally

The commission unanimously voted to close the Surf Club shellfish area from November through March. It also unanimously approved its annual report and elected officers.

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