Rob Morrison (outlined in screen shot) is the new Edgartown shellfish constable.

Edgartown Names New Shellfish Constable

The Edgartown select board voted to appoint Rob Morrison as the new town shellfish constable Tuesday. Mr. Morrison has been deputy constable for the past 10 years and is a marine biologist and Edgartown native.

The Edgartown select board voted to appoint Rob Morrison as the new town shellfish constable Tuesday.

Mr. Morrison has been deputy constable for the past 10 years and is a marine biologist and Edgartown native.

“He’s pretty versed in Edgartown waters, the good and the bad,” town administrator James Hagerty said at the meeting Tuesday.

He will replace longtime Edgartown shellfish constable Paul Bagnall, who retired Jan. 1.

Mr. Morrison previously worked at Coop’s Bait and Tackle Shop for 10 years, and Mr. Hagerty described him as “very qualified,” recommending the promotion.

“We’re really fortunate to have a great shellfish resource in Edgartown, and a great community surrounding it, both recreational and commercial,” Mr. Morrison told the board. “I really appreciate the opportunity to maintain and protect the resource going forward. And I just look forward to leading the department into the future.”

Also Tuesday the select board learned that Ted Rosbeck will not seek reappointment to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, after one year servng in the position. Mr. Rosbeck was not present at the meeting.

The town will advertise for interested candidates.

Angela Gompert, the administrator for the Vineyard Transit Authority, gave an update on the ongoing project to install electric charging stations at the Church Street bus station.

“We are finally digging in the ground on Church Street,” Ms. Gompert said.

The road work, which involves moving a water line and Eversource conduit, will be done in February, she told the select board.

The $1.2 million project will refurbish the station and add electric bus induction charges. The project is due to be completed in April.

The deadline to apply for Edgartown’s new climate change committee is Jan. 7, Mr. Hagerty said.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 11:49

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Nelson Sigelman Vineyard Haven

Edgartown’s reputation for good governance and management is built on the consistent quality of its appointments. Rob Morrison is a great choice for shellfish constable. Congratulations Robby.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 13:33

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Skip Tomassian Edgartown

Rob is too modest to say so but I believe he has a degree in marine biology.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 14:01

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Bob Edgartown

Our Shellfish and our town waters are in good hands and hopefully Rob wants to stay working for the town many years to come. An outstanding native son and will double down on a great choice.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 21:11

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Ned Casey EDGARTOWN

So Great to hear! Congratulations Rob! Always on the water.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 07:26

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Tim Stanton Edgartown

I worked for Paul for 6 summers in the late 80s and early 90s. Best job I ever had. Paul was at the forefront of partnering with the MV Shellfish Group and the seeding program. Huge impact on the Edgartown shellfish fishery and an amazing guy, the X-Man. Congrats to Rob!

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