New Wrangell ordinance sets strict standards for inactive boats

Boat owners in Wrangell now have some new rules to follow if they plan on keeping inactive vessels tied up in any of the harbors.

At the Feb. 10 borough assembly meeting, members unanimously passed a new law designed to crack down on inactive boats taking up moorage space in the harbors. The provisions, which went into effect immediately, come after years of talks between Harbormaster Steve Miller, the port commission and borough leaders.

No one from the public offered any comments about the ordinance at the meeting.

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