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Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board

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Aug 21, 2026

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Scallop Bushel Limit Decision Delayed

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Scallop Bushel Limit Decision Delayed

The board deferred any increase in the commercial bay scallop limit from five to six bushels until at least Oct. 21, after the first week of the season and a Natural Resources Department survey report. Early harbor surveys found fewer bay scallops, reducing the immediate case for raising the limit.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Shellfish Rules and Harbor Health Discussed

The board did not resolve proposed shellfish regulation amendments, including the 35-pound dredge weight limit, while a study of newer dredge designs remains incomplete. Members noted that about half the commercial scallop fleet may use the new dredges during the 2025–2026 season.

2 min readMunicipal coverage