Special Town Meeting, April 16, 2024, 6PM

Notice is hereby given that a Special Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote in Town Meetings of the Town of Old Saybrook will be held at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the following purposes:

 

Section 209-2 A. Vessels anchored within the mooring area are subject to being positioned or relocated by the Harbor Master of the Town of Old Saybrook, or the Deputy Harbor Master. No vessel shall anchor or moor within the mooring area for a period in excess of 48 72 hours or shall make fast to facilities for a permanent mooring, without the express approval of the Harbor Master or the Deputy Harbor Master.

Section 209-2 B. All ground tackle, anchors, etc., for permanent moorings within the mooring area are to be placed in position by the Harbor Master or the Deputy Harbor Master. Within the meaning of this article, a "permanent mooring" is defined as a place of anchorage for a period exceeding 48 hours. The Harbor Master may charge a fee not to exceed $35 for placing and positioning equipment for a permanent mooring and removal at the end of the season, which fee is included in the yearly mooring fee.

Section 209-5 Any person who violates provisions of § 209-2A, B, D or E of this article shall be fined not more than $100, or whatever amount has been voted on by the Harbor Management Commission prior to the season for each said violation, for each breach thereof; any person who violates the provisions of § 209-2F of this article shall be fined not more than $25, or  whatever amount has been voted on by the Harbor Management Commission prior to the season for each said violation, for each breach thereof.

Section 209-9 G Any person who violates any section of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100, or whatever amount has been voted on by the Harbor Management Commission prior to the season for each said violation.

Section 209-10 H. Fishing and crabbing are prohibited at all times on the dock complex and on adjacent town property. Fishermen and crabbers must withdraw lines when vessels are approaching and shall not interfere in any way with the operation of any vessel, nor with loading and unloading.

Section 209 K. Any person who violates any of the above regulations shall be subject to arrest and to a fine not to exceed of $100, or whatever amount has been voted on by the Harbor Management Commission prior to the season for each said violation.

Section 209-11 L. Fishing and crabbing are prohibited at all times on the dock complex and on adjacent Town property. Fishermen and crabbers must withdraw lines when vessels are approaching and shall not interfere in any way with the operation of any vessel, nor with loading and unloading.

Section 209-11 M. No fish are to be cleaned or gutted on the dock or on other Town property except in designated areas adjacent to the dock.

Section 209-11 Q (NEW). Any person who violates provisions of Section 209-11 D, F, G, K, L, M, N, O or P of this article shall be fined $100, or whatever amount has been voted on by the Harbor Management Commission prior to the season for each said violation, any person who violates the provisions of Section 209-11 H, I or J of this article shall be fined $25 or whatever amount has been voted on by the Harbor Management Commission prior to the season for each said violation.

Section 209-14 Any person persons violating any of the rules or regulations established under § 209-12 of this article shall be subject to arrest and to a fine not to exceed of $100, or whatever amount has been voted on by the Harbor Management Commission prior to the season for each said violation.

                       

 

                       Signed by:   Carl P. Fortuna, Jr., First Selectman

                                           Matthew Pugliese, Selectman

  

            Dated at Old Saybrook, Connecticut, this 5^th day of April, 2024.

            ATTEST: Sarah V. Becker, Town Clerk