Dear Fishers Island Community:
Happy New Year!
I hope your 2026 is off to a great start. As you may know, effective December 31, 2025, Chris Finan retired from his job as General Manager of FIDCO. We are truly grateful for his 12 years of outstanding service to the company and the community. We wish Chris and his wife, Laurie, all the best in their next chapter.
In his place, effective December 1, 2025, Armando Pereira replaced Chris as the General Manager of FIDCO. Since then, he has been working to get up to speed on all key projects associated with FIDCO, particularly our efforts to maintain and preserve the roads.
The following is our annual update regarding FIDCO policies and procedures for 2026.
Stickers
The 2026 gate pass Sticker Rates for all vehicle categories are listed comprehensively on the chart at the bottom of the page and are also available on the FIDCO website. As in the past, every vehicle entering the East End must have a FIDCO sticker or a guest pass visible. Price increases year to year reflect ongoing macro inflation and the recognition of the importance of continuing to compensate our employees appropriately.
To purchase your annual sticker, you may use the FIDCO website and click on “Pass Renewal and Request” which appears under the “Gate Information” section. All Guest Passes must be purchased from a team member at the Gate House, who will be happy to help.
East End Roads and Vehicles
Our top priority is the safety of our roads and those who travel on them throughout the year. Please remember to drive defensively and stay within the speed limits. As a reminder, the speed limit on the main roads is 30 MPH, and 15 MPH on the side or dirt roads. We continue to invest in road safety, but ultimately it is up to the drivers to ensure a safe experience for everyone on the roads of the East End.
Over the past year, we have continued to see an increase in the use of “LSV” low-speed vehicles. FIDCO provided guidance as to the use and profile of these vehicles on the East End roads. We will continue to monitor the usage profile of the LSVs. We are pleased to say that in the last two summers, we have found that people were following the prescribed requirements, and as a result, the vehicles were used safely, which was greatly appreciated.
Off Season Hunting
As posted, please be reminded that from November 1-March 1, FIDCO leases the FIC golf course and nearby FIDCO land to the Sportsmen’s Club for pheasant shooting. Please do not walk on the course or those properties for safety reasons. There are a handful of days when the course is open and available for walking.
Please call or text Luis Horn 860-389-5400 to determine the open dates.
Road Painting
This past year, Fishers Island Road painting returned to its more traditional roots. Road images throughout the year that appeared were more lighthearted and more in keeping with past artistry. We appreciate the island’s positive response. We look forward to it continuing in 2026. As a reminder, our road art policy, which began in 2023, is stated below:
FIDCO will not allow its roads or property to serve as a platform for divisive road art, political signage, or vandalism. Instead, FIDCO endorses the quiet enjoyment of its beautiful and natural resources. FIDCO does not manage or condone road painting and reserves the right to maintain its property accordingly. Going forward, FIDCO will take action to the best of its ability with respect to those found responsible for the destruction of road art, the creation of images of particularly contentious or sloppy nature, or those that are a danger to road safety.
Road Improvements
As many of you saw, Fidco undertook extensive efforts to enhance the quality of nearly 70% of the island’s secondary roads. We believe this work helped to affirm our efforts to enhance safety and driveability on the east end. A huge thanks to the FIDCO team who came together to deliver such a quality upgrade. We look forward to continuing that work in the coming year.
2026 promises to be a great year. Thanks in advance for your support and appreciation for our special island.
All the best,
Brad
James B. Bradbeer, Jr.
