Harbormasters

The Bristol Harbormaster's office is open in summer (approximately May 15-Oct 31) 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. In winter, the office is open 8:30 a.m-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The pumpout boat is available Tuesdays and Thursdays; please call for times.

The Town of New Shoreham is a unique year-round island community characterized by breathtaking ocean views, picturesque stone walls, beach roses, more than 300 fresh water ponds, two man-made harbors, over 30 miles of walking trails and over 17 miles of coastal beach. The Harbormaster is responsible for overseeing management of the town's two harbor areas, Old Harbor and New Harbor (Great Salt Pond), including shellfish licensing, and mooring field management.