The Fishers Island Ferry District
The primary mission of the Fishers Island Ferry District (“Ferry District”) is to provide safe, reliable, courteous, professional, convenient and cost effective public marine transportation services from Fishers Island, New York to the Connecticut mainland year around, consistent with its mandate set forth in the Enabling Act.
The secondary mission of the Ferry District is to manage certain real property owned by the Town of Southold and located on Fishers Island (including Elizabeth Field and contiguous lands and improvements), consistent with its mandate as set forth in the Enabling Act.
Fishers Island Ferry Board of Commissioners
| Commissioner | Term Expires* |
|---|---|
| Heather F. Burnham | 2026 |
| Dianna Shillo | 2027 |
| James Reid (Jim) | 2028 |
| David Congdon | 2029 |
| Thomas Cashel (Tom) | 2030 |
FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
ELECTION NOTICE
Heather Burnham 5 year Term
Election August 11, 2-6 PM
Ground Floor, Fishers Island Community Center
PLEASE VOTE AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Absentee Ballot applications due August 3, 2026, 4pm
Candidates must complete a Nominating Petition which can be found at the business office or on this website. The Nominating Petition is due Friday, July 24, 2026; 12:00 noon.
Absentee Ballot Applications
Are Available in Ferry Office
Meetings marked in Red are FIFD Board of Commissioners.
Meetings marked in Black are Town of Southold.
Upcoming Meetings
| July | 28 | TOS Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | |
| Aug | 3 | BOC Meeting | 4:00 p.m. | |
| 11 | TOS Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | ||
| 11 | Ferry District Election | 2-6 p.m. | ||
| 17 | BOC Meeting & BUDGET | 4:00 p.m. | ||
| 25 | TOS Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | ||
| 31 | BOC Meeting | 4:00 p.m. | ||
| Sept | 9 | TOS Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | Wednesday Work Session |
| 14 | BOC Meeting | 4:00 p.m. | ||
| 22 | TOS Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | ||
| 28 | BOC Meeting | 4:00 p.m. |
MEET THE TEAM
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Geb Cook
District ManagerJoined FIFD in 2017. Responsible for ferry service day-to-day operations, management of Town of Southold properties, customer relations and communication with the Town. -
David McCall
Island ManagerJoined FIFD in 2022. Oversees Island Ferry Operations; including ticketing, freight and staging. Additionally, manages Elizabeth Field Airport and Town of Southold Properties. -
Carol Murphy
Business ManagerJoined FIFD in 2020. Oversees the accounting team in New London.“Work is fulfilling when you work with great people.” -
John Haney
Marine Operations ManagerJoined FIFD in 2012. Oversees daily marine operations, crew scheduling, maintenance and ensures Coast Guard compliance.
The Fishers Island Ferry thanks Linda R. Borden for all her time and effort in the creation of our personnel picture page. Click the image above to download a PDF.
