Apr 18, 2012 10:55 AM
The windmill that sits near the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor—one of the village’s biggest icons—is on its way to being named in memory of its designer and builder, former Mayor John A. Ward.
The Sag Harbor Village Board on April 10 voted to name the structure after Mr. Ward to honor him posthumously for his contributions and service to Sag Harbor. Mr. Ward, who died on March 15 at age 90, is credited with starting up Sag Harbor’s tourism industry as mayor in the early 1970s. Somewhat of a village icon himself, he served as chief of the Sag Harbor Fire Department and was also a village trustee, mechanic, boater, contractor and restaurateur.
“We’ll probably do something that will definitely honor former Mayor John Ward, probably with a small plaque similar... more
The Sag Harbor Village Board on April 10 voted to name the structure after Mr. Ward to honor him posthumously for his contributions and service to Sag Harbor. Mr. Ward, who died on March 15 at age 90, is credited with starting up Sag Harbor’s tourism industry as mayor in the early 1970s. Somewhat of a village icon himself, he served as chief of the Sag Harbor Fire Department and was also a village trustee, mechanic, boater, contractor and restaurateur.
“We’ll probably do something that will definitely honor former Mayor John Ward, probably with a small plaque similar... more
