Great Cranberry Says Farewell to Island Fellow

Barbara Stainton and Cyrus Moulton at Great Cranberry's surprise supper. Susan White

On Thursday, August 24, the community of Great Cranberry Island held a surprise barbecue-potluck supper to honor Cyrus Moulton, their Island Institute Fellow for 2004-2006.

Moulton's mother, Lynn, and his brother and sister, Seth and Liza, were brought to the island surreptitiously to preserve the element of surprise. Moulton received numerous gifts including photo collages, maps, note cards, island T-shirts and vests, and an inscribed walking stick.

During his tenure as an Island Fellow for the town of Cranberry Isles, Moulton was deeply involved in various town projects including the development of a comprehensive plan and the creation of an inventory of town property and equipment. He taught music and drama in the Islesford School, and played the piano for many community events. Residents thanked him for his service, assured him that he would always be considered a member of their community, and wished him well in future endeavors.