Essex selectmen looked at modifying the town's clamming regulations this past week
Selectmen, according to Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki's weekly report, looked to change who could and how to apply for an annual recreational digging permit in Essex.
Selectmen met Monday in the company of the town Shellfish Advisory Committee, town Shellfish Constable Paul Thistlewood, Deputy Shellfish Constable Steve Hartley and Town Clerk Christina Wright.
Selectmen proposed requiring anyone who wanted a shellfish and eel license would need to provide three documents verifying that they live within the town line. Accompanying their application, residents would need to be on the annual street census and provide a driver's license, vehicle registration, and a real estate tax bill or copy of rental agreement.
Selectmen also would like the Annual Recreational Digging permit, or Mess Permit, to enter into the hands of residents alone. If someone from "away" would like to apply, they could receive a one-day digging permit, provided an Essex resident, with shellfish and eel license credentials, would sign off on it.
These changes won't effect clammers until selectmen and Zubricki look it over with the town counsel. According to Zubricki, selectmen hope to meet about this in further meetings.
Robot-building class
Several Manchester and Essex students, beginning Monday, will construct and program robots using the NXT and RCX versions of the LEGO Corp.'s Mindstorms program. The program is tuned for incoming fifth through seventh-graders, and meets in the Manchester Essex Regional High School cafeteria from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Since last year, the program incorporates several new robot designs, from a ball-shooting robot to an alligator automaton. Later in the program's four-day schedule, students will design their own robots.
Cost is $120. For more information, call the Manchester Recreation Department at 978-526-2019 or register online at http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=MBTSPR&siteid=1.
Fest needs volunteers
The annual Essex Music Festival opens on August 28. But before the bands can play, the festival needs a cohort of people to volunteer for the event held in Centennial Grove.
"It's that time again, and barring any hurricanes, we will be going for it again," wrote the festival's music director, Dana King.
The festival staff need volunteers for three-hour shifts during the festival and pre-festival setup.
Steven Fletcher compiles information about events, services and programs in Manchester and Essex. If you have a news tip or submission for for the weekly Town Talk column, you can reach him at 978-283-7000 x3447 or gt_reporter@gloucestertimes.com.
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