I am extremely proud to be the Town of New Shoreham’s first-ever female Harbormaster, in a traditionally male-dominated profession. I am also very proud of my entire staff, which this year especially, is represented in each sector by strong female leadership. Whether it’s pumpout, shellfish, collections or patrol, there is no denying the Great Salt Pond workforce is looking more female than ever, and the women you are about to meet below are nothing short of impressive. — Capt. Kate McConville
Alex Elwell
As a 15 year old in the employment of the Harbors Department, I am elated to be contributing to the help needed to manage the Harbors. My name is Alexandra Elwell, born and raised in New York City, and I have been a long-time visitor to the shores of Block Island in the summertime as my family has been visiting the island for 63 years.
My passions lie in the humanities, namely history and literature, and the classics, such as Latin. Aside from my comically nerdy passions for these courses, I am captivated by the ocean and, of course, the harbors of Block Island. I have grown up surrounded by crashing waves and serene
