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Jose Centeio Elected Chairperson of SEMAB

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

* SEMAB held their second meeting Friday December 18, 2020. Jose Couto Centeio was elected chairperson and Captain Elizabeth Simmons was elected vice chair. An Education Committee was was established with the first members: Dagny Ashley, Melissa DeValles, Dr. Akeia … Continue reading →

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Welcome! DCR Commissioner Jim Montgomery

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Jose Centeio, Chair of the Schooner Ernestina Commission, welcomed DCR’s newly-appointed Commissioner to the recent Commission meeting. Commissioner Montgomery is committed to seeing the Ernestina-Morrissey project to completion and to a smooth transition to Massachusetts Maritime Academy. From a February … Continue reading →

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Commission Meeting March 6

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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An Important Step Toward Ernestina-Morrissey’s Future

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We applaud the hard work of Senator Mark Montigny along with Senator Vitiato deMacedo, Senator Michael Rodrigues and Senator Marc Pacheco.  This vote in the Senate brings us closer to a SAILING Ernestina-Morrissey!  “The bill now heads to the House of … Continue reading →

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Fair Winds and Congratulations, Melissa DeValles

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Melissa DeValles has resigned from the Board Of Directors of SEMA and has been sworn in as a member of the Schooner Ernestina Commission. Melissa brings great experience to the Commission.  In addition to her time on the SEMA board, … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Licy!

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Licy DoCanto‘s time as a member and chairperson of the Schooner Ernestina Commission has been marked with immense positive changes for Ernestina-Morrissey.  We are sorry to receive news that he is leaving the Commission. In a letter emailed to the … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Laura!

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We can’t say it better than Governor Baker!  Fair Winds, Laura!

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Summer’s Over in the Shipyard

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Philanthropists Gerry Lenfest and Bob Hildreth viewed the progress on Ernestina-Morrissey’s rehabilitation in August.  Together they have provided $2.8 million toward this project and we thank them for their continued interest in the future of the ship.  Join them, DONATE … Continue reading →

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New Commissioners Introduced

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Mary Anne McQuillan

At a recent Commission meeting three recently sworn in members were introduced to the attendees.  Dagny Ashley is the designee of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.  Dagny is the Director of Tourism & Marketing, Destination New Bedford, for … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Fred Sterner

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

From Schooner Ernestina Commission Chairperson, Laura Pires-Hester. “On behalf of the Schooner Ernestina Commission and all the lovers and supporters of Ernestina-Morrissey, I want to extend deep thanks and appreciation to Fred Sterner, who has served faithfully as a Commissioner since … Continue reading →

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