About the Masons Island Fire District
The Masons Island Fire District (MIFD) is a municipal taxing district in Mystic, Connecticut, and covers the southern portion of Masons Island that is congruent with the Masons Island Property Owners Association (MIPOA). MIFD is primarily responsible for the delivery of fire & emergency medical services for its residents, and in partnership with MIPOA, manages the private roads, stormwater drainage systems and recreational areas within the District. The District includes roads, parks, beaches, hiking trails and other facilities that are maintained and conserved for the exclusive use of MIFD residents and their guests.
As a legal municipal taxing district, membership in MIFD is not voluntary, taxes are levied against all real property owners based on a mil rate established each year. All taxpayers owning property with an assessed value of $1,000 or more, as well as electors of the Town of Stonington residing in the District, are eligible to vote at annual and special meetings
Our relationship with the Masons Island Property Owners Association (MIPOA)
The Masons Island Property Owners Association and the Masons Island Fire District share congruous borders, and both organizations work together to support the needs of our common residents. Membership in MIPOA is voluntary and is open to all owners of real property within the boundaries of MIFD. MIPOA owns the roads within the District along with any supporting structures such as stormwater drains, and MIPOA also owns certain public space land parcels that are available for use by residents. MIFD and MIPOA have a contractual agreement whereby MIFD funds the costs of maintaining the facilities owned by MIPOA through the taxes it collects from property owners. For more information on MIPOA, please go to www.mipoa.info.
Our relationship with the Masons Island Company (MICo)
G.S. Allyn & Company started a fishworks in 1857 on the present site of the Masons Island Yacht Club to support the local fishing fleet. In 1913 descendants of G.S. Allyn founded the Masons Island Company, Inc. (MICO) to develop the land the family had acquired on Mason Island. Roads, utilities, docks and beaches have been built over time to support the growing residential neighborhood. The land and pier of the old fishworks were donated to the Masons Island Yacht Club when it was established in 1928. The roads were sold to MIPOA in 2007 and the last building lot within MIFD owned by MICO was sold in 2025. MICO continues as a family-owned and managed business and owns the Ice Pond, and docks and beaches at Allyn’s Alley, East Forest Road and Plover Lane. The Company’s website is at www.micorealestate.com. For historical information on the Company and Masons Island go to: https://mystichistory.org/digital-publications/ author James H. Allyn.
Our relationship with the Masons Island Yacht Club (MIYC)
The Masons Island Yacht Club (MIYC) was formed in 1927 on a parcel of land donated by the Masons Island Company at the southeastern point of Masons Island. It is a private membership organization that allows property owners within the District to apply for Active membership. Thirty Associate memberships are available to individuals and families that do not own property within the District. Non-voting Summer Privilege memberships are available to former Active members, children of current members, children of former Active members, or to individuals that rent a home within the District. For more information on MIYC, please go to www.masonsIslandyachtclub.org.
Our relationship with St. Edmunds Retreat on Enders Island
Mrs. Alys E. Enders donated her beloved estate on Enders Island in 1954 to the Society of St. Edmund, a Roman Catholic religious community of priests and brothers. Now owned by St. Edmunds Retreat, the 11-acre island offers visitors indoor and outdoor chapels, sacred art studios, retreats, recovery programs and gathering places for reflection, prayer and fellowship.
St. Edmunds Retreat is an independent organization within the Fire District.
Visitors to St. Edmunds Retreat are welcome to enter the District to proceed directly to and from Enders Island after stopping at the Traffic Control Booth, and when on duty, informing the Traffic Control Officer of their destination.