Boards & Commissions

Harbor Management Commission is a 9-member commission that oversees operations of the Norwalk Harbor and conducts studies of the conditions of the harbor. They are held responsible to enforce, update, and implement the Harbor Management Plan. They work with public, private and other organizations that provide service or other facilities based on the harbor.

Member List

		Member	Party	Term	App.	Reapp.	Alt	District
		GIFFORD, MATT	R	12/31/2027	1/23/2024
		JONES, LAURIE	D	12/31/2025	11/4/2020
		Secretary
		KIBBE, ALAN	R	12/31/2027	1/23/2024
		Chair
		MACDONNELL, CHRISTOPHER	D	12/31/2026	1/10/2023
		MANGELS, JEFFREY	R	12/31/2026	1/24/2023
		Vice-Chair
		MATTHEWS, MICHAEL	D	12/31/2025	8/9/2022
		PINTO, JOHN	R	12/31/2025	7/8/2014
		REMSON, DONALD	U	3/31/2027	9/24/2024
		WHITE, CHRISTOPHER	D	12/31/2025	7/11/2023

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About the Commission

The mission of the Norwalk Harbor Management Commission is to evaluate issues, make recommendations, and provide support to the City of Norwalk in preserving and enhancing the use, vitality, and quality of life associated with the Norwalk Harbor and Long Island Sound.

*Please note: All persons with an interest in the harbor are invited to attend the commission's monthly meetings. Comments or suggestions with respect the the harbor or the Harbor Management Plan may be given to the commission at any time.

Mooring location / mooring number must be obtained from the harbormaster prior to filling out mooring application. Mooring fees to be paid online only at Online Mooring. Checks are no longer accepted. To obtain mooring location / mooring number or if you are having any issues with Online Mooring please contact the harbormaster at: HarborMaster@norwalkct.org

Information Regarding the Walk Bridge Project

• Table of Contents 
• Item 1: Photos of Proposed Relocation Route 
• Item 2: April 2023 Letter to CT Siting Council 
• Item 2a: April 2018 Comments to Eversource 
• Item 2b: October 2018 Letter to Mayor and Common Council 
• Item 2c: November 2022 Letter to Mayor and Common Council 
• Item 3: April 2024 Letter to DEEP 
• Item 3a: July 2023 Comments to Eversource 
• Item 3b: July 2023 Shellfish Commission Comments to Eversource 

Additional Resources

• Commission Establishment and Organization
• Commission Responsibilities
• Harbor Management Plan
• Harbor Management Reports
• Newsletters
• Online mooring application
• Mooring Rules and Regulations
• Marine Commercial News Articles 1987 - 1989
• 1982 CAM Program Master Plan Revisions
• Coastal Vision Full Report for POCD 2/2019
• Presentation by NHMC for the Industrial Waterfront Study
• Bylaws of the Norwalk Harbor Management Commission

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