Paul Cappiali, a Greenwich resident, succeeds Sean Jordan, and will serve a term ending on June 30, 2023, or until a successor is appointed and is qualified. Continue Reading →
Paul Cappiali Appointed Greenwich Harbor Master
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ian MacMillan
Recent Posts
In Greenwich, Holiday Lights are Where You Find Them
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Indian Harbor Yacht Club’s marine staff built a 20-foot wood frame tree, which floats on a dock in Greenwich Harbor and includes 22,100 lights. The tree will be lit every night until New Year’s Day. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Dustin Bruce, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Greenwich Green & Clean, Greenwich Harbor, ian MacMillan, Indian Harbor Yacht Club
Weeks Marine Inc to Present Proposal for Commercial Barge Mooring in Stamford Waters Near Greenwich
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At a May meeting in Stamford there were numerous objections from residents to a proposed commercial mooring in the waters of Stamford Harbor south of the Stamford Breakwater, on both environmental grounds and concerns for safety of small craft. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alison Farn Leigh, barges, Buchanan Marine, Dolphin Cove, Dr. Damian Ortelli, Eric Knott, Greenwich Point Conservancy
Greenwich Harbormaster to Mariners: Prepare Your Vessels, Atlantic Hurricane Season is Upon Us Again !
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“The most remarkable thing about this storm is how slowly it’s moving because that builds a bigger surge. This is as good time as any for local mariners to go over their preparations.” – Greenwich Harbormaster Ian MacMillan Continue Reading →
Filed under: Weather, Greenwich Harbormaster, ian MacMillan
First Time Ever – Great White Shark Spotted in Greenwich Waters
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On Monday a ping from a great white shark triggered OCearch’s tracking system in Long Island Sound, in the water between Tod’s Point and Great Captains Island. Greenwich Harbormaster Ian MacMillan said that Cabot was likely chasing seals in Greenwich Harbor on Monday. MacMillan said his concern was for kite surfers. “When they hit, it could sound like a seal,” he said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Cabot, Ellie Dabney, great white shark, Greenwich Harbor, ian MacMillan, OCearch
Coast Guard Installs LED Lights at Great Captain’s Island
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The flashing green light inside the lighthouse on Great Captain’s Island was installed in the cupola in 2012. “That’s a channel marker you’d normally find on a buoy. It’s a channel marker inside a lighthouse!” – Ian MacMillan, Greenwich Harbor Master Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Coast Goard, Conservation Commission, great captain's island, Harbor Master, ian MacMillan, Susie Baker
GFP Year in Review: Top Beach & Boat Stories from 2018
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In 2018 the Harbor Master shared stories of hazards to navigation and the demise of the Showboat. In October a sudden storm coincided with high tide and the town closed Greenwich Point. In June the Greenwich Pool at Byram Park opened with fanfare. In August the Town celebrated 100 years of ownership of Island Beach. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Weather, Byram Park, flooding, Greenwich Harbor, Greenwich Point, Greenwich Pool at Byram Park, ian MacMillan
Future of “The Showboat” Not Looking So Good
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On Wednesday crane operators on a cargo ship outside Greenwich Harbor attempted to lift the paddle wheel steam boat known as the Showboat or Mark Twain, which originally built as an amusement park ride. The boat had been sold to someone in Korea who wanted to use it for a restaurant. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Billy Frenz, Greenwich Harbor, Hans Isbrandtsen, ian MacMillan, Joe Keating, Mark Twain, Showboat
Harbormaster to Mariners: Prepare Your Vessels, Atlantic Hurricane Season is upon Us
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Remove all anchors from the bow of your boat. Anchors, especially plow anchors, can act like knives in rough seas and cut mooring bridles. Any boats left unattended on moorings for extended periods of time should follow this procedure as a standard practice. Inspect chocks and cleats. On a dock or slip: Extra lines, extra fenders and keep the lines from being too tight. Be sure to have fenders between your boat and your neighbor’s boat as well as the dock. Don’t wait until the day of a storm to prepare for the event. Conditions may prevent launch and tender services from operating at certain times. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Weather, Greenwich Harbor, ian MacMillan
Hazardous Engine Block Hauled from the Mianus River
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After years, an engine block in the lower Mianus River near Cos Cob Park was removed at no cost to the town. It had been a hazard to boaters and rowers. Continue Reading →