The Haines Borough is taking the first step toward a downtown municipal boat yard, a facility supporters say will help keep money in town during the winter.
Harbormaster Phil Benner said as many as 12 boats can be stored in a vacant, beachfront lot south of the ice machine during the coming winter. The borough has purchased 60 metal jack stands for supporting vessels on land, using $8,000 from the harbor fund.
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