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:
September 18, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in Rockland. You can also join us through Zoom!
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 |