Menemsha Boathouse Plans Meet with Shock, Dismay

By Staff on October 11th, 2011

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MVTimes.com: Chilmark selectmen [on Martha’s Vineyard] reacted with shock and dismay Tuesday when they got their first look at plans for the new Coast Guard boathouse that will replace the landmark red roofed boathouse a fire destroyed on July 12, 2010.

The U.S. Coast Guard has reached the 15-percent design threshold, and sent the preliminary plans to the selectmen last week. As part of the process, the Coast Guard must hold a public hearing at the 25-percent design mark.

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