September 13, 2019 — As the demand for shellfish continues to increase, Scituate is perched to join 29 other Massachusetts communities in developing its own commercial shellfish operation.
And there is already plenty of interest.
It was standing room only on Sept. 4 in the Community Room at the Scituate Town Library when members of the Scituate Shellfish Advisory Committee gave a presentation on establishing commercial shellfishing in Scituate waters.
“We’re looking to bring something to the town that is very beneficial,” said Brian Kelly, chairman of the Waterways Commission. “This will bring a new environmentally-friendly business, it will bring new jobs, and some opportunities for town in marketing, such as serving Scituate-grown oysters in restaurants, having oysters become part of Heritage Days, and educational/tourist potential.”