Temporary Moorings, Floats, Rafts, Ramps, & Docks Permit

In Sturbridge, the Board of Selectmen serve as the Harbor Master governing the five (5) lakes that can be found in Town. In order to place a temporary mooring, float, raft or ramp for a water craft, the Board of Selectmen must first issue a permit. The Harbor Master only issues permits for temporary structures; all permanent structures must seek approval from DEP, the Conservation Commission and/or the Army Corps of Engineers (if filling or dredging is requested).

All applicants must provide one or all of the following: scale drawing, plot plan, GIS diagram of their property that includes property lines and location of any dock(s) in relation to the shoreline.  Permits must be renewed yearly with any/and all changes. 

Once your completed application is received you will be notified when it will go before the Board of Selectmen. 

Please refer to the attachments below to get started. If you have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Garman in the Selectmen's Office at (508) 347-2500 x1428 or mgarman@sturbridge.gov