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10/04/2024 01:31 PMPress Release, Rules & Ordinances Committee of the Branford RTM
At the request of Branford First Selectman James Cosgrove, the Rules & Ordinances Committee (R&O) of the Branford Representative Town Meeting (RTM) is considering proposing an ordinance creating a Branford Harbor Management Commission as allowed by CGS Sec. 22a-113k-t.
During the scheduled R&O meeting of Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 pm in the Community House, the committee will be discussing this request and is inviting the public to attend, learn more about such a commission, and offer comments and opinions.
Among other stakeholders in the community, parties impacted may include: local recreational boaters, marinas, boatyards, commercial fishers, shellfish harvesters, and marine researchers.
Implementation of a functioning Harbor Management Commission will require support from the community, significant time and expense on the part of the municipality, and dedicated personal commitment from appointed volunteer commissioners.
The Town wishes to protect its marine historic resources and sensitive natural resource areas found along its harbors and coastal waters; to provide greater opportunities for water-based recreational and commercial activities; to maintain and enhance navigational facilities for the benefit of all maritime users; and to allocate land and water resources in an economically and environmentally sound manner.
The State of Connecticut will require that the Harbor Management Commission prepare a Harbor Management Plan for the most desirable use of the harbor for recreational, commercial, industrial and other purposes, and that the plan provide for the preservation and use of the coastal resources of the harbor in a manner consistent state statutes. After state and federal approval of the plan, the commission will oversee its continuing implementation.
The R&O Committee will include links to several informative documents in its forthcoming agenda.
Town of Branford meeting agendas and minutes appear at branford-ct.gov Branford Community House is located at 46 Church Street.