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The Dartmouth Harbormaster is pleased to announce that it is anticipated the new and improved pier and floating docks at the Arthur F. Dias Town Landing will be ready for seasonal, on-the-float storage of dinghies 10-feet and under and in-water boats 20-feet and under, by May 1, 2025 and encourages all residents who wish to keep a boat at the landing to apply by email now. The proposed cost of seasonal storage of a dinghy is $600 for the entire season which runs from May 1 to October 31. The proposed cost for in-water boats is $100 per linear foot for the entire season. The length of the boat includes the extra length of the motor. For example, a 13-foot skiff with an outboard engine will be billed for 14 feet.

There is limited space in this new facility so residents who wish to keep a boat at the new landing docks should apply as soon as possible. Spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to Dartmouth residents
whenever possible.

This fee does not include the public access parking fee at Dias Landing.

Only email applications will be accepted. No applications by phone, USPS mail, or in person will be accepted. To apply for storage please email the harbormaster at:
harbormaster@dartmouthharbormaster.com

Feasibility Study for a Marina/Docking Facility at the Arthur F. Dias Town Landing in Dartmouth, MA

The Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission is in the preliminary stages of a proposal to expand the usage of the Arthur F. Dias Landing site through the establishment of a small boat marina.  The scope of the marina has not yet been determined—it could range from an expansion of the existing pier for dinghy dockage to a new structure hosting up to approximately 25 shallow-draft vessels of up to 25’ length.
The Urban Harbors Institute from UMass Boston (who worked with the Town to develop the Padanaram Harbor Management Plan adopted by the Town in June of 2019) has been contracted to conduct a feasibility study for the proposed expanded usage.  This will involve an assessment of public and user group interest in such an expansion; financial, regulatory, environmental, and public access aspects; and overall management of the facility.

As part of the initial planning process, the Town is seeking the public’s input.  We invite you to provide your thoughts by taking this short (5-10 minute) survey.  Please share this survey with others who might also be interested in submitting their comments.

CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

The public engagement process for community planning normally features public meetings, which—due to public health concerns—are not possible at this time.  We hope everyone will take this opportunity to provide their initial views now through this survey and then join us at meetings to be scheduled when conditions allow.

For further information about this survey or other aspects regarding the Feasibility Study, please contact: Allison Novelly at Allison.Novelly@umb.edu or visit https://www.umb.edu/uhi/diaslandingstudy.