Town Approves $1 Million Annual Lease for Duxbury Beach

Key Points

  • $1,000,000 lease payment for Duxbury Beach
  • Required a 2/3rds majority for approval
  • Passed 187-14

A key recurring item for the town's coastal management, Article 10, was approved by a 2/3rds majority. The article authorizes the town to raise and appropriate $1,000,000 for the annual lease of Duxbury Beach from the Duxbury Beach Reservation.

The lease ensures public access and town management of the barrier beach. The motion passed 187-14.

Motion: I move that the town raise and appropriate $1,000,000 for the lease.

Vote: Passed 187-14