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“Now that the Kevin B engine block is gone, we have one less hazard to navigation in the waters of Greenwich.” – Ian MacMillan, Greenwich Harbormaster Continue Reading →
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 →
The Greenwich Harbor Master urges boaters to attend to the safety of their vessels whether on land or sea. Make arrangements to move boats, rig storm gear and prepare for the upcoming storm. Continue Reading →
” I’ll continue to meet my duties under CT state law and federal law, including offer serene and harmonious harbors to all mariners, to station all vessels seaward of the high water mark in Greenwich and offer safe harbors to all who require them.” – Ian MacMillan, Greenwich Harbor Master Continue Reading →
“It’s rewarding in that although I only get paid $525 a year, there’s not much I’d rather do than serve the boating public Greenwich. It’s 28 miles of the wealthiest coastline in the world, not only in economy, but in personalities.” – Ian MacMillan Continue Reading →
A Parks & Rec request for $2,900 to upgrade buoys to mark Jake’s Reef, Finch’s Rock, Salt Rock, Sugar Boat and the wreck of the Kevin B at Captain’s Island was denied by the Harbor Management Commission at the Jan. 21 meeting. All five buoys have been known to drift, resulting in potentially hazardous situation for boaters, and have been a concern of the harbor master for many years. Continue Reading →
In 2015 Ian MacMillan said he seeks improvements in Greenwich Harbors that would lead to safety, including the removal of the wreck of the tugboat Kevin B. He’d also like the expense of his phone bill reimbursed. Continue Reading →
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 →
On Thursday, the public had a chance to give input on what they’d like to see be included in the harbor management plan. Continue Reading →
“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 →