Edgartown will hold a public hearing on the proposed Cape Poge restrictions on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 4 pm.
The marine advisory committee has suggested a temporary ban on anchoring in Cape Poge amid concerns about the pond’s wildlife and a surge in recreational boating. In a Nov. 17 meeting, the Edgartown planning board approved a one-year moratorium on anchoring in the area, but a ban has to come from town selectmen.
The marine advisory committee, harbormaster, shellfish warden, and staff of The Trustees of Reservations will all be in attendance.
Let’s hope this is not another overreach by well intended people to cut down on other peoples enjoyment in life. We should not be a no fun island which is slowly happening here.
I hope the health of the pond is considered most important. I never want to say “There used to be scallops in there.”