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o Town beach improvement opportunities identified <br />o Educational signs about dune protection were supported <br />o Some suggestions rejected (beach fires, clothing optional areas, boardwalk to <br />jetty) <br />o Bike paths and parking suggested instead of e-bike specific infrastructure <br />Climate Change Concerns <br />o Survey showed most respondents concerned about climate change impacts <br />o Water quality emerged as the top clime change concern <br />o Divergent opinions on shoreline structures (removal vs. protection) <br />o Conflicting views on Town beach nourishment (continue vs. discontinue) <br />o Plan addresses climate change with both short-term and long-term perspectives <br />o Recommendation to enhance climate change education throughout the plan <br />o Fertilizer and nitrogen control discussed – town already has nitrogen control <br />bylaw <br />o Conservation Commission has standards for lawns within 100-year flood zones <br />Final Recommendations <br />o Decision to add recommendation about limiting construction in flood plains <br />o Town budget concerns noted but existing funding recommends deemed sufficient <br />o Shuttle service concept received mixed responses (300 for, 300 against) <br />o Survey showed support for season passes and reduced fees for veterans/seniors if <br />shuttle implemented <br />o Decision to include shuttle memo as appendix for future reference <br />o All survey based changes will be incorporated into updated harbor plan draft <br />o Committee will review updated draft with all discussed changes <br /> <br /> Review of Ockway Bay boating facility feasibility study <br />o The study represents an initial assessment, with more in-depth engineering studies <br />needed if project moves forward <br />o Public engagement included multiple meetings, surveys, site visits, and interviews <br />with town staff <br />o Existing conditions at the site include current boat ramp, moorings, and dinghy <br />racks <br />o The parcel is surrounded by residential properties and environmentally sensitive <br />areas <br />Public Survey Results & Permitting <br />o Public opinion was split regarding additional dockage facility <br />o Potential advantages: increased public water access, additional funding for <br />waterways/dredging <br />o Potential disadvantages: environmental impacts, congestion in already shallow <br />and busy area <br />o Dredging cost is a significant consideration for any facility development <br />o Permitting structure referenced in the study with specific town bylaws for <br />wetlands <br />o Town bylaws include considerations for wildlife habitat, pollution prevention, and <br />water quality <br />Facility Layout Options & Costs <br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />