The Candlewoood Lake Authority marine patrol chief is stepping down.  Doug Vane resigned for health reasons and will be replaced during the off-season.  Chairwoman Phyllis Schaer says they will approve the appointment of the chief and assistant chief at the CLA December meeting. 

The authority also plans to honor Vane’s years of service with a plaque. 

Assistant Chief Ron Barnard announced the resignation at last week's CLA meeting, during their end of season report.  There were two fatalities in separate boating accidents on the lake during the season.  The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is still investigating the incidents. 

There were also two reported fires. 

The Marine Patrol interacted with just shy of 600 boaters resulting in 69 infractions, 27 written warnings and 365 verbal warnings.  They looked into personal flotation devices, registration decals, lighting issues and riding on a boat's bow among other concerns.