New Docks Transform Face of Menemsha
After months of work, harbor improvement dock is nearly complete.
After months of work, harbor improvement dock is nearly complete.
The seagulls are already dropping lobster and crab claws on the docks, said Chilmark executive secretary Tim Carroll.
The seagulls are already dropping lobster and crab claws on the docks, said Chilmark executive secretary Tim Carroll.
Project included a new wooden fuel dock, handicap access ramps and work to the yacht dock.
Project included a new wooden fuel dock, handicap access ramps and work to the yacht dock.
Yacht dock has fixed wooden pier for first 60 feet and floating concrete docks surfaced with wooden planks for remaining 80 feet.
Yacht dock has fixed wooden pier for first 60 feet and floating concrete docks surfaced with wooden planks for remaining 80 feet.
Project was funded by a $629,000 grant from the Massachusetts Seaport Advisory Council.
Project was funded by a $629,000 grant from the Massachusetts Seaport Advisory Council.
A vast harbor improvement plan in Menemsha is largely complete after five months of work in the harbor. Chilmark executive secretary Tim Carroll said minor adjustments still need to be made, including replacing of some lightbulbs in bombards, finishing electrical work and securing the water line.
For more information, see our story: Menemsha Dock Improvement Nearly Complete.