Breakwater Lighthouse Working Group

Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Working Group Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – 6:30 PM Rockland City Hall – Conference Room 1. Welcome 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Lighthouse Operations Update • Season openings to date (18 visitor openings) • Scheduled openings in the coming weeks • Review of volunteer participation and visitor activity • Review of SOPs of Lighthouse Opening Days 4. Volunteer Program – Lighthouse Keepers • Welcome and recognition of new Lighthouse Keepers: o Craig Pratt; Jordan Palmer; Robin Palmer; Joshua Placides; Linda Mitchison; Quinton Donleavy; Ryan Left; Stephen Foster • Additional recruitment and training opportunities • Goal of opening the lighthouse every fair-weather day through mid-October 5. Financial Report • City Reserve Account Update • Nonprofit bank account balance: $1,164.17 donations received during the 2026 season • Discussion of priorities and potential uses for donated funds 6. Communications & Outreach • City website updates • Social media and promotional efforts; Lighthouse Keepers Calendar website update  • Opportunities to improve public awareness and volunteer engagement 7. Facilities, Maintenance & Operations • Discussion of tie-up guidelines for the lighthouse float • Safety railing options for the lighthouse • Flagpole repair needs and next steps • Visitor access and operational considerations 8. Planning & Next Steps • Volunteer scheduling through the remainder of the season • Other business 9. Adjournment