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Grant, Kelly
From:Grant, Kelly
Sent:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:31 PM
To:'Robert McDonough'
Subject:RE: Follow up
Hi Bob
So did DEP Waterways confirm there is no license filed with them?
In terms of our permitting process, the dock itself predates the regulations so its existence is not an issue, however we
need an approved plan for the dock – usually the license plan serves this purpose until such time changes are made to
the dock and the permit plan is required.
The best way to move forward is to file for a Ch91 license with the state and the Commission can provide a letter stating
they acknowledge its existence and have no issue with the application.
I suggest you have a survey plan put together for the license that you can then bring to ConComm for review and
approval. An RDA may be sufficient for this.
Have there been any changes to the dock or flat configuration over the years?
Kelly
From: Robert McDonough \[mailto:robel55.rm@gmail.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:45 PM
To: Grant, Kelly <KGrant@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: Re: Follow up
Kelly,
I wanted to let you know I have been in contact with the Waterways DEP. to address the current issue that the
Blue Rock Heights Association Marina has no Permit on file in your office. It seems to me that something is not
quite right as I am not sure how a dock of this size could not only be installed however operate without the
proper Permit for a number of years.
The Blue Rock Heights Association and I have always tried to do the right thing. Since I asked you to meet with
me I have spent multiple hours researching possible reasons as to why you have no Permit on file. Please keep
in mind I asked for you to come in and tell us what we could or could not do. In addition, I have gone out of my
way on a number of occasions to again do the right thing. As an example is my reporting to you on 3/29/18 of a
neighbor dumping in Bass River is one such occasion.
In addition I have been told by Representatives at the Waterways DEP that they are not a hard fisted
organization. Meaning they do not force their authority on any organization or individual in respects to
Permiting. It should be noted with all transparency that could change anytime with changes in Managing ideals.
It was also mentioned during that conversation that the Town of Yarmouth has the ability to grant amnesty to a
situation such as ours here in Blue Rock Heights Association.
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Kelly, what it comes down to is we at Blue Rock Heights Association have always tried to do the right thing. As
mentioned previously, I have been responsible for the Marina here in Blue Rock Heights for 8 years. In all that
time I can tell you for certainty that my judgement has always been done with the best intentions for all
concerned. That would not only include Blue Rock Heights Association, however the Bass River and the Town
of Yarmouth.
Based on all the above information I am asking could Blue Rock Heights Association be Grandfathered in and
allowed to continue to operate our Marina as we have for the last 50 years. If so would we have your support
and how would we begin the process?
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Robert J. McDonough
Dock Master
Blue Rock Heights Association
On Tue, Jul 28, 2020, 5:44 PM Robert McDonough <robel55.rm@gmail.com> wrote:
Kelly,
Thanks for letting me know. I can tell you nothing has changed. He has been adding to it for a while now. At
one point 8 years ago or so, he was caught dumping in our Marina parking lot. I still think he does in the off
season when no one is around.
You should see how much I pull out each year. I am willing to bet he doesn't even have a dump sticker.
Thanks again,
Bob
On Tue, Jul 28, 2020, 2:23 PM Grant, Kelly <KGrant@yarmouth.ma.us> wrote:
Hi Bob
I have sent out a violation notice to the property owner. They have been asked to contact me and remove the debris.
Thanks
Kelly Grant
Conservation Administrator
Town of Yarmouth
508-398-2231 Ext 1288
kgrant@yarmouth.ma.us
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From: Robert McDonough \[mailto:robel55.rm@gmail.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 11:56 AM
To: Grant, Kelly <KGrant@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: Follow up
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Kelly,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to follow up with you on the dumping in Bass River we
talked about. I have been asked by a number of people and have an Association meeting next Monday where
I am sure it will come up.
Best Regards,
Bob McDonough
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