The Barnstable Waterways Committee approved two dredging and construction permits and heard that the Oyster Harbor Bridge will close entirely from December 15 through April 30 for structural repairs.
The Waterways Committee voted 4-0 to recommend the Harbormaster's 2027 fee proposals to the town manager. Harbormaster Brian Taylor proposed a flat $15 Bushpoint ramp fee, up from $8 on weekdays and $10 on weekends, and a $125 seasonal pass, up from $100.
The Waterways Committee heard proposed 2027 harbor fee increases and took no vote on them. Harbor Master Brian Taylor proposed raising the annual mooring fee from $135 to $150, with secondary and rental moorings each rising $25, and a flat $15 per use at the Blish Point ramp.
Barnstable Waterways Committee backed Craigville bridge repairs and approved a larger boat for a Cotuit mooring.
The Waterways Committee approved a scallop propagation project and nine mooring appeals, all by 4-0 roll calls.
The Waterways Committee weighed a deferral system for mooring wait lists and four charter fishing slips at a May 12 workshop, taking no votes.
The Waterways Committee approved a Cotuit private dock and a Hyannis seawall replacement.
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