Recognizing the impact state fishing regulations have on some business at the municipal harbor, Harbor Commissioner Jim Krauss includes a report on fishing regulations at every meeting of the Harbor Commission.
This week he noted there is a strong possibility the cold winter this year may have an increased positive impact on harbor business.
Krauss reported the striped bass season started March 1 and stripers generally stay in the area until April or May, a time when there are more fishermen in their boats in the water, an indication of probability of more use of harbor boat ramps and the gas dock. The state’s regulations on increasing sea bass harvest have also increased by 16 per cent, he said, another benefit for harbor business.
Krauss also expressed pleasure that new borough administrator Caleb Stratton is not only a boat owner but a fisherman as well and already up on regulations and a greater understanding of the harbor business.
After nearly five years, and following an hour-long executive session, the Harbor Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Mayor and Council approve a settlement with Kappa Construction concerning the State Police building at the Harbor.. that recommendation will be acted on by the governing body at its next meeting.
In other business, Commissioner Alyson Forbes noted the series of activities coming up at the harbor this year, beginning with the Easter Egg Hunt on March 28, the Fireman’s Fair Jun 30 through July 4 and the Touch a Truck event Oct. 11. Commission Chairman Tom Wall also noted the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club announced their Annual MS Race will be Aug. 15. The Clean Ocean Action Cleanup will be April 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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