Shea Doonan’s aquaculture farm he proposed for a location off Meadow Island is essentially stalled at this point, Doonan told the Marion Conservation Commission on July 27 during his public hearing for a Notice of Intent.
Doonan faced opposition to his proposed location by Marion resident and Hollywood actor James Spader on July 12 during the Marion Board of Selectmen meeting. Since that night, Doonan has been compiling all his required documentation and support from various government agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which Doonan said has approved the project but has not officially released the findings in writing.
The Conservation Commission was hoping for a response from Marion Harbormaster Isaac Perry in regards to his comments on the proposal; however, he had not responded by the time of the public hearing.
Doonan said he is still awaiting the approval from the selectmen to move forward with the Mass Division of Wildlife & Fisheries, but stated that at this point there was no longer an urgency for approval.
“The year is really a wash, so there really is no rush at this point,” said Doonan.
The public hearing for the 147-foot by 147-foot commercial oyster farm was continued until September 28.
The Notice of Intent public hearing for Doug Thackeray for an aquaculture farm proposed for a spot east of Stewart’s Island at Sippican Harbor was continued until August 10.
The next meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission is scheduled for August 10 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Town House.
By Jean Perry
