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Harbor Master: Restore the “Hurricane Hole” in the Greenwich Harbor

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Greenwich Harbor, especially the northern most area, near exit 3 I-95, is recognized as a harbor of refuge by an act of Congress in 1948. The Harbor Management Commission should not prevent the full restoration of Greenwich Harbor to current Army Corps of Engineers specifications by dredge or they will be in noncompliance with the policies of the State of Connecticut and Congress. – Ian MacMillan, Greenwich Harbor Master Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Transportation, Weather, #harborofrefuge, #hurricanehole, Bruce Angiolillo, dredge, Frank Mazza

Greenwich Harbor Management Commission Déja Vu: Get a Legal Opinion. Get a Plan.

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Ian MacMillan, the Town’s state appointed Harbor Master, sat silently at  Wednesday night’s Harbor Management Commission (HMC) meeting at Greenwich Town Hall. Conversation devolved to the same contentious arguments that have been brought up time and time again concerning who has ultimate jurisdiction over the harbors of Greenwich. Again and again the commission and larger than usual audience who turned out on a cold night, reminded themselves there still is no harbor management plan. HMC member Bruce Angiolillo distributed dozens of spiral bound, tabbed copies of a presentation he prepared containing seven sections. He said the intention was to clarify the statutory framework and what he described as “the lay of the water.” Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Bruce Angiolillo, Frank Mazza, Harbor Management Commission, Harbor Mangement Plan, ian MacMillan

Interview with Ian Macmillan, Greenwich’s Controversial Harbormaster

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“It’s fun being me,” Greenwich Harbormaster Ian Macmillan said in an interview with Greenwich Free Press on Columbus Day. “I could perhaps be the most controversial harbor master in Connecticut.” Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Greenwich Harbor, Greenwich Harbor Master, Greenwich Harbormaster, Harbor Management Commission, Harbor Management Plan, ian MacMillan

Marine Police Suggest Priorities to Harbor Commission: Rowers/Crew Teams, Jr Sailors

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Two Marine Police officers summarized their department’s tasks at the harbor management commission monthly meeting. They also suggested areas of focus for the draft of a plan. “Rowers in Cos Cob have become an issue,” said Marine Police Officer Etense. The officers also answered questions about the jurisdiction of harbor master vs marine police. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Frank Mazza, Greenwich Marine Police, Harbor Management Commission, Harbor Management Plan, ian MacMillan