During the October 22 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board, the scallop season openings were announced. Previously opened on October 15 were commercial and recreational fishing in the outer harbor. For recreational only fishing the inner harbor and Brandt Island Cove were also opened. On November 1, commercial and recreational fishing in the outer harbor, inner harbor, and Brandt Island Cove will be opened.
In other business, the board met briefly with Andrew Nilson of Charles Engineering regarding the Long Wharf reconstruction project. Nilson said the project stands at 35 percent design completion and that material specifications will be determined later on in the project. Town administrator Mike Lorenco said that designs will be posted on the town’s website.
Lorenco also shared that the installation of charging stations at the Police Department and the head of the bike path at Railroad Avenue was predicated on incentives offered by the state. He said that the cost to install two charging stations is approximately $370,000 versus $4,000 after the incentives are factored into the equation.
The board also voted to exercise their right of first refusal for agricultural land off Chrystal Springs Road.
Early voting continues during regular town hall hours and on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board was not announced at adjournment.
Mattapoisett Select Board
By Marilou Newell