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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:

June 26th, at 10:30 a.m. in Rockland and via Zoom

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

Current Board Membership:

Chairperson*Location
Dennis DamonBass Harbor
Jon Emerson (Vice Chair)North Haven
MembersLocation
Duncan BondFrenchboro
Peter WillcoxIslesboro
Eva MurrayMatinicus
Alan BarkerVinalhaven
Kathy ClarkSwan’s Island
Tom LuttrellMainland - Rockland
Hank BergMainland - CBITD
AlternatesLocation
Sonny SpragueSwan’s Island
Marjorie StrattonVinalhaven
Gabe PendletonIslesboro
Jamie Lane HerseyNorth Haven
George TarklesonMatinicus
Jan KeiperFrenchboro

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