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Bill to Free Islands from City Goes to Governor

Vineyard Gazette | Friday, September 30 1960 - 9:54am

Only the signature of Governor Furcolo now remains to turn into law the bill setting up a new Steamship Authority with three members, locally appointed, to represent the Vineyard Nantucket, and Falmouth, and with final emancipation from New Bedford.

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SSA Probes Damage to Barnstable Propellers

Louisa Hufstader

Steamship Authority officials are stumped as to how M/V Barnstable suffered propeller damage so severe the vessel had to be taken out of the water last month for repairs.

SSA Reps to Hold Informational Meeting

Steamship board of governor James Malkin and port council members John Cahill and Joe Sollitto will attend the Nov. 6 meeting at the Tisbury emergency services building.

Steamship Authority Approves Rate Hikes

Louisa Hufstader

Everyone will be paying more to travel aboard Steamship Authority ferries next year, following a unanimous vote by the boat line board of governors Thursday morning.

Excursion Fare Limits, Off-Peak Rates Eyed at Steamship Budget Meeting

Louisa Hufstader

The Steamship Authority drew nearer to a final decision on its 2026 operating budget Tuesday morning, when the port council voted unanimously to recommend the proposed $162 million draft spending plan for approval by the board of governors next week.

Coast Guard Rescues Person in the Water Off Woods Hole Article updated

Ethan Genter

A person who was pulled from rough waters off Woods Hole by the U.S. Coast Guard Monday was brought to the hospital with injuries that were considered not life-threatening, according to public safety officials.

Islanders Weigh in on SSA Fare Hikes

Katrina Liu

About two dozen Islander raised concerns and urged the Steamship Authority to seek advice from the community at a forum on the ferry line’s draft 2