Merchant Marine Academy Board Sails into Virtual Public Meeting
Published Date: 11/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors is holding a virtual public meeting on November 24, 2025, to share updates on student life, education, campus improvements, and safety programs. Anyone interested must request to join by November 10 and can send written comments by November 17. This meeting affects students, staff, and the public by shaping the Academy’s future without any direct costs or fees.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Virtual public meeting with RSVP deadline
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors will hold a virtual public meeting on November 24, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. If you want to attend the virtual meeting, your request must be received by November 10, 2025.
Submit written comments by Nov 17, 2025
Any member of the public may send written statements to the Board by email to ExternalAffairs@usmma.edu. Written statements must be received no later than November 17, 2025.
Disability accommodations available (request by Nov 17)
If you need disability accommodations (such as sign language or other aids) to access the meeting, you must request them via ExternalAffairs@usmma.edu no later than November 17, 2025. The Department of Transportation states it is committed to providing equal access for all participants.
Public cannot speak unless invited
No member of the public will be allowed to present questions or speak during the meeting unless specifically requested to do so by a member of the Board. The meeting is otherwise for the Board to share updates and receive written statements.
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