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 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Rockland.
View the Ferry Service Advisory Board By-Laws (PDF)
Current Board Membership:
| Chairperson | Location |
|---|---|
| Dennis Damon - Chairman | Bass Harbor |
| Peter Willcox - Vice Chairman | Islesboro |
| Members (Primary) | Location |
| Duncan Bond | Frenchboro |
| Laura Doran McDougal | North Haven |
| Jake Caron | Matinicus |
| Alan Barker | Vinalhaven |
| Kathy Clark | Swan’s Island |
| Tom Luttrell | Mainland - Rockland |
| Ben Dinsmore | Mainland - CBITD |
| Members (Alternates) | Location |
| Shepard Walker | Swan’s Island |
| Marjorie Stratton | Vinalhaven |
| Gabe Pendleton | Islesboro |
| Rebekah Carmichael Austin | North Haven |
| Eva Murray | Matinicus |
| Jan Keiper | Frenchboro |
Board Communications
- MSFS Advisory Board Meeting May 2026 (PDF)
- MSFS Advisory Board Meeting March 2026 (PDF)
- MSFS Advisory Board Meeting January 2026 (PDF)
- MSFS Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report to Commissioner (PDF)
- November 2025 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- September 2025 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- Ferry Advisory Board Minutes 07 31 25 Approved (PDF)
- MSFS Advisory Board Minutes June 2025 Approved (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)