What: A public comment asking whether the Town, through zoning, can oversee state-designated commercial oyster operations on submerged lands of the Mystic River.
Where it stands: Raised during public communications on 2026-10-27; commissioners said the river is not governed by the zoning commission and no action was taken.
Next: No next step set; the commission suggested other bodies, including the Shellfish Commission and the state, are the right venue.
Details
The speaker said the area changed from wildlife habitat to commercial oyster use and cited the Shellfish Commission rules defining submerged lands as held for residents.