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Cohasset Harbor Committee Meeting
Cohasset Sailing Club
19 Lighthouse Lane
Cohasset, MA
August 16, 2018
6:30pm
Members Present:
Tim Davis, Chairman
Lorri Gibbons
Rolf Gjesteby
Susan Bryant
George McGoldrick
Abigail Alves
Matt Marr
Tom Norton
Lisa Hewitt Dick
Sean Kenealy not present
Chairman Tim Davis called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Approval of Minutes —Tim Davis postponed till next meeting.
Presentation by Harriman on Harbor Study - Emily Keys Innes-Senior Urban Planner of
Harriman was present along with Steve Cecil. Ms. Innes reported that they are in the data
collection phrase and have met with various people on what they saw as opportunities and
strengths of the harbor. Their group is looking into the Chapter 91 licenses and going to the state
archives to see what licenses that the state has and types of infrastructure there is. They are
working with CZM, who was present with Harriman when they met with the commercial fishermen
to see what they contribute as to the economic factors. GEI Consultants are also on board and
looking at the position of the infrastructure side. Ms. Innes has met with the Harbormaster and
others on the history of the harbor and looking to meet with Recreation. Mr. Davis asked about
the Notice to Proceed and Ms. Innes said almost there.
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Presentation by Harbinger on Atlantica/Cohasset Harbor Inn progress - Eamon O'Marah of
Harbinger Development Group was present along with Susan Hoadley of Hoadley Martinez
Architects. Mr. O'Marah stated they have a Purchase and Sale Agreement to purchase the
Atlantica and Cohasset Harbor Inn. He gave a preliminary overview of his company's proposal to
redevelop the Harbor with a public/private partnership with the town. Their plan to include
residential would requires zoning changes. Mr. O'Marah stated that after special town meeting
vote they can start the permitting process. Ms. Hoadley gave an overview of the walkway along
the Harbor and a view to connect with from the Village. The plan would bring in business and
residential use to the harbor area.
Motion by George McGoldrick to adjourn, seconded by Matt Marr and vote was
unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
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