Lobstermen propose enlarging fishing area in the waters of Englishman Bay for small-scale operators

Lobstermen propose enlarging fishing area in the waters of Englishman Bay for small-scale operators

Standing, from left, are standing: Logan Alley, Richard Smith, Dana Beal and Zone A Council chair John Drouin. Sitting, from left, are council members Jason Tyler, vice chair Dwight Carver and Michael Hunt. Photo by Jessica Brockington.MACHIAS — In a move to protect small-scale lobstermen from tangled gear and bigger boats, the Lobster Zone A Council voted unanimously last week to advance a proposal expanding a restricted fishing area in English…