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Committee debates clarity of dock rules and fines as park rules are revised

November 25, 2025 | Rangeley, Franklin County , Maine


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Committee debates clarity of dock rules and fines as park rules are revised
The committee reviewed a reworked draft of the Town Park rules and focused on language governing docking at the boat-launch area and on enforcement and fines.

Speaker 4 flagged inconsistent wording about "extended docking of watercraft" and whether a 15-minute limit applied at the boat launch; members instructed staff to clarify that the provision refers to the boat-launch site specifically rather than to all docks. Speaker 4 said the bottom paragraph is confusing and recommended a consolidated phrasing covering extended docking and unattended watercraft.

Board members also debated monetary fines and enforcement. Examples discussed ranged from $25 up to $250 for first-level offenses. Several members said police officers should be the primary enforcers for monetary fines, while nonpolice staff would handle warnings and "remove from park" sanctions. The group recommended separating playground/swim-area penalties and vandalism/damage rules in the draft so sanctions and financial responsibility are clear; members also asked staff to incorporate a clearer schedule of progressive sanctions (24 hours, one week, one year) and to specify when damages must be paid in full by responsible parties.

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