Commission Approves Boat Launch Feasibility Funding
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The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved using $260,000 in SHIPP grant funds for a feasibility study, engineering, and permits related to possibly moving the Howard Brown Boat Launch to Railroad Landing. If Railroad Landing is found unsuitable, the funds will cover only the feasibility study.
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What this means
The vote does not approve relocating the boat launch; it funds the work needed to determine whether relocation is practical. The commission also agreed to begin planning in the fall for a fishing tournament next year as a possible source of income. Swim-out ladders for dock safety have not yet been obtained, and discussion of the revised derelict-vessel policy was postponed until July.
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- Unanimously approved using $260,000 in SHIPP grant funds for the Railroad Landing boat launch feasibility study, engineering, and permits, with funding limited to the feasibility study if the site is unsuitable.
- Agreed to begin planning in the fall for a fishing tournament to be held next year.
- Unanimously accepted the May 2026 financial report.
- Postponed further discussion of the revised derelict-vessel policy until the July meeting.
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