Supervisor Smyth, the Town Board, and the Department of Maritime Services would like to advise residents of crucial information pertaining to boating safety ahead of this holiday weekend.
While we would like for residents to enjoy the fireworks and celebrate with loved ones, we would also like for you to be safe. To accommodate an influx of boats to the harbor and ensure boater safety, temporary speed restriction areas will be established on July 4 from 8:30pm-11:00pm. Reducing boating speed to 5mph in these restriction areas will help to prevent wakes that can create unsafe conditions. The restriction area rain date will be July 5.
In the event of an emergency, pickup stations will be established at docks and bay clubs in the area. The harbormasters and the SCPD Marine Bureau will be on duty, and there will be throwable life rings at all docks and ramps in town. Please see the map for details.
Enjoy your holiday, and be safe!