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Ferry Advisory Board

Our Mission

The Advisory Board is committed to ensuring the Ferry Service provides safe, dependable, efficient, and equitable transportation to all customers. The Board shall advise the DOT on matters relating to the MSFS, shall submit relative comments and recommendations to its Commissioner, and shall ensure effective communication between the MSFS and the island communities it serves.

Next Advisory Board Meeting:

January 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Rockland. 

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View the Ferry Service Advisory Board By-Laws (PDF)

Current Board Membership:

ChairpersonLocation
Dennis Damon - ChairmanBass Harbor
Peter Willcox  - Vice ChairmanIslesboro
Members (Primary)Location
Duncan BondFrenchboro
Laura Doran McDougalNorth Haven
Eva MurrayMatinicus
Alan BarkerVinalhaven
Kathy ClarkSwan’s Island
Tom LuttrellMainland - Rockland
Ben DinsmoreMainland - CBITD
Members (Alternates)Location
Myron "Sonny" SpragueSwan’s Island
Marjorie StrattonVinalhaven
Gabe PendletonIslesboro
Jamie Lane HerseyNorth Haven
Jake CaronMatinicus
Jan KeiperFrenchboro

Board Communications