January 07, 2015
You’ve seen our top Facebook and Instagram posts from 2014, now it’s time for our top tweets. This past year on Twitter we’ve kept you informed about events like our Star Island Block Party, and projects like our solar array installation and front porch reconstruction. You can expect more of the same in 2015, but… Read more >
January 01, 2015
by Nick Dembsey, Board Member & Strategic Facilities Planning Committee Liaison The Strategic Facilities Planning Committee is committed to ensuring the sustainability of Star Island’s infrastructure. In general SFPC provides support to Island Manager & Director of Facilities Jack Farrell and the staff on facilities projects in a few different ways ranging from acting as… Read more >
October 15, 2014
The summer season is definitely over, as the weather reminds us most days, but our work on Star Island continues deep into the autumn. About fifteen staff members will remain on island through the end of this week, and a smaller crew returning for the next couple of weeks. The island staff tend to their… Read more >
August 19, 2014
The 2014 Gosport Regatta Media Guide was recently released throughout the Seacoast region. The guide provides information about the 2014 Gosport Regatta, including ticket prices. View the 2014 Gosport Regatta Media Guide Inside the media guide you’ll find stories about Star Island’s sustainability initiatives, plans for the purchase of a tender to ferry between… Read more >
August 09, 2014
Four Star Island staff members sprang into action Friday morning when a distress call from a lobstering vessel was heard at 8:45 AM over marine radio. Waterfront Services Manager Keith Oshel and Deckhand Rich Kunz approached the distressed vessel aboard one of Star Island’s inflatable boats with a fire extinguisher in hand. After assessing the… Read more >
July 16, 2014
Star Island welcomes everyone to come out for a stay during the summer, and we realize that travelling on a boat to a remote island can be a bit of a question mark for some. There’s a lot to wonder about, and questions may pop up in your mind like, “What if I forget my… Read more >
April 18, 2014
by Jack Farrell, Island Manager and Director of Facilities Sustainability can happen with bold moves like solar installations and new water systems. But it also can happen through the little things that we do every day. We’re trying to work on both of these and we need your help. As part of the Green Gosport… Read more >
April 11, 2014
A trip to Star Island yesterday afforded the chance to see the progress made by Star Island staff and contractors on major projects and the annual activities performed to open up the island. The early morning boat ride was made worthwhile by calm seas, good conversation, plus coffee and bagels. The calm seas and conversation… Read more >
March 11, 2014
by Kyle M. Belmont, Program & Outreach Coordinator New siding, new paint, new cement. Starting this spring, Star Island begins many major upgrades to maintain our historical structures while enhancing the guest experience with safety in mind. The most noticeable upgrade takes place in the Dining Hall. Old soundproofing panels will be dismantled, leading to… Read more >
February 11, 2014
This spring Star Island’s stone chapel will see two significant upgrades to its structure resulting in the occupancy level increasing to 91 people. These upgrades consist of installing a sprinkler system and new door to the structure built in 1800. The upgrades, while substantial, are designed to blend in with the historical structure. For example,… Read more >