06/16/26 Harbor Management Commission

The Town of Fairfield Connecticut Harbor Management Commission held a meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing on several harbor-related projects and management issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the potential submission of a SHIPS grant application to partially fund an engineering study for sand management and harbor remediation, with plans to engage an engineering firm (Race) for cost estimates and study scope. The commission also discussed ongoing dredging projects, including the outer harbor channel dredging managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the need for bathymetric surveys and material testing. Additionally, the commission reviewed a permit application for the Tide Mill Dam reconstruction, which requires planning and zoning approval and may necessitate a special meeting for public comment and commission review. The meeting included approval of a memorial pier naming resolution and updates on harbor safety drills and mooring management. The commission emphasized coordination with town departments, legal counsel, and public stakeholders to advance these projects and ensure compliance with harbor management plans.