Ports still undecided about rate hike

Port commissioners continued to wrangle over potential rate increases last week, holding a workshop ahead of its regular meeting on April 7.

In particular, they looked at raising rates for boatyard haulout fees, one of the Harbor Department’s five sources of revenue along with moorage, lease lots, utilities and storage.

Harbormaster Greg Meissner explained there were limited opportunities for revenue growth with utilities and lease lots, the latter largely being settled last month with the extension of five-year leases by the Borough Assembly.

Workshops have already been held regarding moorage...