FEMA gives final approval for Sengie dredge funding

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Little bridge channel, once a main thoroughfare for kayaks, can now be traversed by SUV's. — Michael Cummo

On Friday morning, Oak Bluffs town officials were notified by town administrator Robert Whritenour that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has given final approval on the Project Worksheet for Sengekontacket dredging, according to an email shared with the Times. FEMA has indicated that the funds will be committed either Friday or Monday. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will then release a state contract to the town which will be voted on by selectmen. Mr. Whritenour estimated that the project can be completed by April 1, the deadline set by the Massachusetts National Heritage Endangered Species Program regulations. Mr. Whritenour said he expects a start date from the contractor next week.