By Paul Sylvain

The Machiasport selectboard on Aug. 28 stood by its original June 4 decision denying former Machiasport resident Kenny Fass a resident clam harvesting license despite a disputed non-binding 2-1 shellfish conservation committee vote recommending that Fass be issued the license.

Fass, who owns property and resided at 55 Corn Hill Road, lost his home to a fire in 2020. The lot was cleared of debris and has remained vacant during the five years since the blaze. Fass now lives in Machias with his girlfriend.