April Fools! PHMC hasn’t even posted a job description for a Niagara Captain publicly! With no signs of progress, how long do we have to wait?
Petition Update: PHMC Hires Captain for Niagara! (April Fools!)
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Petition Update: Volunteers Meet with PHMC Commissioner
On Feb 7, 2024, a PHMC commissioner graciously sat down with a handful of volunteers. Here are the questions, answers, and discussions we had. And… here’s an offer from PHMC’s Director of External Affairs that came about as a direct result of that meeting. (You’ll...
Petition Update: Niagara Job Posted, Sailing God Wanted!
Well, PHMC has finally managed to get one of the Niagara jobs posted. And it’s a doozey! Shipwright, Engineer, Able-Bodied Seafarer, Volunteer Wrangler, Project Planner… the list of duties seems to cross all departments without regard for practicality or feasibility....
Petition Update: How much is this costing tax payers?
Our petition work is ongoing but on the surface it may appear a bit quieter. We are busy meeting with relevant parties and gathering resources. We are still hard at work, but as stated in the last update, we’ve got to stop feeding PHMC what their job duties are and...
Petition Update: We’ve Only Just Begun…
After reaching 1,000 petition signatures we delivered the petition to Rep. Pat Harkins, Sen. Dan Laughlin, and the Governor’s local representative, Mike Ferritto, asking them to call for a public forum on Niagara. We also shared the petition and request for a public...
Petition Update: Recent News Coverage Highlights Niagara Maintenance Concerns
This petition demands a public meeting to discuss PHMC and the Erie Maritime Museum’s plans and ability to maintain the U.S. Brig Niagara. The recent winter weather has brought volunteer concerns to life. We asked what happens if a storm rips the cover, or a seiche...
Petition Update: No Public Meeting: Time for Next Steps
Dear Niagara petition signers, We are still without a public meeting on Niagara’s future. It is time to take further steps. Andrea Lowery, Executive Director of PHMC, responded to our formal letter but made no mention of our primary request for a public forum....
Petition Update: Jan 5th Deadline for PHMC Response
Thank you for supporting the US Brig Niagara. Your signature lets this state agency and our lawmakers know that many people care, are invested, and are watching. And, that we will use our voices to ensure we have transparency and accountability for Niagara's...