After nine years as harbormaster, Shawn Bell is stepping down on Oct. 31. 

He’ll still be a borough employee as he took a job as a heavy equipment operator I, said interim borough manager Elke Doom. 

It’s not clear what drove Bell to move on; he did not return a phone call or message seeking more information. 

Doom said assistant harbormaster Jeremiah Kinison will step in while the borough hires for the position. 

With benefits,…

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