March 2025 Update

Exciting developments are taking place at Curtis Island! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, our end-of-year campaign successfully raised over $50,000, bringing our total funds to over $100,000. As we continue our mission to preserve and restore the historic Curtis Island Lighthouse, we are focusing on key initiatives that will shape the island's future and guide our restoration plans.

Our dedicated Executive Committee meets regularly to advance strategic planning, fundraising, and restoration efforts. We have partnered with Philip Conkling & Associates to spearhead our Capital Campaign, applied for essential grants, and are collaborating closely with the Town to finalize agreements that will enable us to proceed with critical preservation work. This includes securing funds for vital repairs to the Light Tower and the Keeper’s House, as well as enhancing access to the island for volunteers and contractors.

Community involvement is at the core of our mission. In February, we hosted two Community Visioning Workshops, where local residents shared their hopes, concerns, and visions for the lighthouse’s future. We encourage everyone to continue sharing their ideas and visions by filling out our online survey, which consists of three questions.

Looking ahead, we have exciting plans, including the installation of a new flagpole, coordinating the return of Curtis Island’s original 1,000-pound fog bell, and continuing our volunteer island clean-up of invasive brush, primarily bittersweet. We are also organizing a winter brush pile fire in collaboration with the Fire Department. With an estimated $500,000–$750,000 needed for the critical first phase of restoration, broad community support is essential in helping us preserve this historic beacon for generations to come. We invite you to share this with friends who may be interested in supporting the Curtis Island Lighthouse through donations or volunteering.

Stay connected, get involved, and help us keep the light shining bright!