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Darien Board updates Great Island rules to reflect post-23A use
Summary
The Town of Darien Board of Selectmen unanimously approved updates to the Great Island Rules and Access Requirements on July 2, 2026, after a staff presentation and public comment urging clarity on island access following the opening of 23A.
The Town of Darien Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on July 2, 2026, to update the Great Island Rules and Access Requirements to reflect new usage following the opening of 23A. The action followed a brief staff presentation and remarks during the public-comment period on island access.
Town Administrator Jennifer Charneski presented the recommended revisions to the Great Island Rules and Access Requirements, telling the board the changes are intended to reflect operational differences since the opening of 23A. Selectman Monica McNally offered a proposed revision to item #4 of the rules; the board indicated agreement with the recommended changes including McNally’s revision.
During the public-comment period, resident Alexis Sweet spoke regarding access to Great Island and read written comments submitted by Joseph Pontrello about access concerns. The Board considered those comments as part of the discussion before taking formal action.
A motion was made to update the Great Island Rules and Access Requirements “as just read.” The motion passed with all five members recorded as voting yea: Jon Zagrodzky, Mike Burke, Monica McNally, Marcy Minnick and Sarah Neumann. The meeting record does not specify further implementation dates or follow-up steps beyond adoption of the revisions.
The Board adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
