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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.
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The board continued reviewing shellfish rules but took no final action on dredge weights or confiscated-catch procedures. Members also discussed sediment restricting water flow in the Madaket Ditch, potential oyster-growing sites, harbor planning, and concerns about commercial activity during the recreational scallop season. The draft Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan is being revised after public comments and will later go through approval review.
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