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:
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in Rockland. Zoom link coming soon.
View the Ferry Service Advisory Board By-Laws (PDF)
Current Board Membership:
| Chairperson* | Location |
|---|---|
| Dennis Damon | Bass Harbor |
| Jon Emerson (Vice Chair) | North Haven |
| Members | Location |
| Duncan Bond | Frenchboro |
| Peter Willcox | Islesboro |
| Eva Murray | Matinicus |
| Alan Barker | Vinalhaven |
| Kathy Clark | Swan’s Island |
| Tom Luttrell | Mainland - Rockland |
| Hank Berg | Mainland - CBITD |
| Alternates | Location |
| Sonny Sprague | Swan’s Island |
| Marjorie Stratton | Vinalhaven |
| Gabe Pendleton | Islesboro |
| Jamie Lane Hersey | North Haven |
| George Tarkleson | Matinicus |
| Jan Keiper | Frenchboro |
Board Communications
- Ferry_Advisory_Board_Minutes_07_31_25 Approved.pdf
- MSFS Advisory Board Minutes June 2025 Approved .pdfs (PDF)
- March 2025 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- January 2025 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- October 2024 Situation Report to Advisory Board (PDF)
- November 2024 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- September 2024 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- July 2024 Meeting Minutes (PDF)