The Marion Marine Resources Commission met on March 18 in the Maritime Center on the coast for a meeting that involved applicants to open roles in the MRC, as well as numerous other action items and updates.
Following the approval of last month’s meeting, the commission moved on to discuss MRC membership. Chair Vincent J. Malkoski, Jr. noted they are seeking one full member and two alternates. There were three applicants present, with Malkoski recommending the positions be filled in order of application.
Member Michael Moore suggested an alternative, which is what was done in years prior, being a formal interview process. He said this would be a way to get feedback as to what the applicants believe they can bring to the body. It was then said that the MRC does not have the final say, and they can only recommend a choice to the Select Board who would then perform the appointment.
The chair’s original proposal was eventually accepted however, making Trisha McKim MRC’s recommendation for the commission’s open Full Member position.
Marion Police Chief Richard Nighelli spoke next, mentioning the role of Harbormaster is currently vacant. There are currently around 15 applications for the role, with Nighelli saying the screening process will not be performed by solely police officers but with other town boards and committee’s involvement.
The next meeting of the Marion Marine Resources Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15.
Marion Marine Resources Commission
By Sam Bishop