Officials in Chatham are concerned about the Coast Guard’s plan to downgrade the station in town from a surf station to a heavy weather station, which means it will be unable to respond to emergency calls when the surf at the choppy Chatham coast is greater than 8 feet.
Select Board Chair Shareen Davis says the town is urging neighboring towns and boaters to submit written comments opposing the Coast Guard’s plans.
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