May 1, 2025
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Guilford Vol. XXVIII Iss. 18
Marina Commission Sets Sights on Dredging, Climate Resilience By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
Protecting Guilford’s waterfront assets—and ensuring the marina remains a vital hub for recreation, commerce, and tourism—is the focus of a growing list of priorities for the Guilford Marina Commission as it looks ahead to 2025 and beyond. Chair Stephen Goldschmidt and Commissioner David Davison spoke to the Guilford Courier about the commission’s goals,
emphasizing that dredging the marina is among the most urgent tasks. Goldschmidt said dredging is necessary “to keep the marina viable and useful to not only motorboats, but also sailboats, which draw more water than motorboats generally do.” Keeping the area safe for all vessels is essential for maintaining a thriving marina, he added, noting that sailboats are “the first to be adversely affected when we get siltation” at the site.
In addition to supporting local boaters, a healthy marina benefits the entire community, Goldschmidt said. “The marina draws people into the area, which has tertiary impacts for businesses in downtown Guilford and the wider area,” he said. The most recent dredging operation took place in late winter 2023 at a cost of more See Marina Commission page 10
Sale-ing into Spring Visitors browse merchandise for sale as a band plays in the background on April 26 during the annual community tag sale at Dudley Farm. The event featured more than 20 local vendors selling various items, along with hot dogs, music and fellowship for attendees.
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Digging Even Deeper After going all the way to the state title match last year, Guilford girls' tennis is hoping to finish the job this spring...................................14
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