Owner of Growing Oyster Businesses Wants to Open New Oyster Farm in Damariscotta

A company owned by Nobleboro oyster entrepreneur Brendan Parsons is applying for a new 20-year, 12.98-acre aquaculture lease in the Damariscotta River.

A public hearing about the application from Black Stone Point Oysters LLC for the lease in the area of Hog Island in Damariscotta drew some discussion Oct. 23.

In addition to Black Stone Point Oysters LLC, Parsons owns the Newcastle raw bar Shuck Station; Damariscotta River Distribution, an oyster distribution center next to Shuck Station; and BP’s Shuck Shack, a Portland-based oyster cart.

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