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Scituate Grapples with “Heritage Harbor” Identity: Fishermen vs. Charters in Heated Debate

Justin Evans
Jan 13, 2026
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SCITUATE - January 6, 2026 - A citizen petition filed by State Representative Patrick Kearney to redefine “commercial fisherman” sparked a philosophical and economic debate about the future of Scituate Harbor, while the Select Board unanimously approved a five-year plan to increase mooring and slip fees to fund critical infrastructure.

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