Shelter Island bayman: Lower mooring rates for commercial fishermen
Commercial fisherman Bert Waife challenged the Town Board to take a second look at mooring rates that it raised with no exceptions for those whose living comes from surrounding waters. At a recent meeting, the Town Board approved waiving parking fees for visitors to the Island who will be coming in September to participate in a sunfish regatta. Why are you waiving fees for non-residents for the regatta, but failing to lower mooring rates lower mooring rates? Mr. Waife asked. The visitors are not residents and don’t pay taxes on Shelter Island, he said.Mr. Waife said he made the request to the Town Board to revisit mooring fees a couple of months ago but has had no response. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 13:00
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