Harbor Commission

The role of the Harbor Commission focuses on making recommendations to the Mayor and/or other City Officials about the operation and safety of the harbor of Newburyport. The Commission is also responsible for the oversight of the Harbormaster's budget, proposing ordinances, permitting docking and mooring facilities and monitoring the overall management of the Newburyport waterfront on behalf of the city.

Commission Members

Name Title
Andrew Casson Chair
Adam Armstrong Commissioner
Robert Dow Commissioner
Justin Dutcher Commissioner
James Knapp Secretary
George Sass Commissioner
Ronald Thurlow Alternate
Walter Lesynski Commissioner
Christopher Charos Alternate