James Kinsella

Steamship Authority Weathers Changes Through Long Year

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Steamship Authority Weathers Changes Through Long Year

By JAMES KINSELLA

As 2004 got under way at the Steamship Authority, there was some question about whether there would be a Steamship Authority in the future.

In mid-January Nantucket governor Grace Grossman confirmed that she had been exploring since the previous summer whether that island should secede from the boat line, an entity created by the state in 1960 to ensure reliable, affordable ferry travel between Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and the mainland.

 

 

 

SSA Wins Injunction to Block New Fees

James Kinsella

SSA Wins Injunction To Block New Fees:
Superior Court Judge Upholds Boatline In Standoff With Town of Falmouth Over Open Air Parking Tariffs

By JAMES KINSELLA

The Steamship Authority this week staved off a move by the town of Falmouth to impose monthly fees on the boat line's 3,200 parking spaces in the that town.

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Embattled Oak Bluffs Building Inspector May New Seek a Town Retirement Deal

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Embattled Oak Bluffs Building Inspector May Now Seek a Town Retirement Deal

By JAMES KINSELLA

After spending much of the last 12 months in a political hot seat, Richard Mavro is reportedly preparing to close the door on his 16-year tenure as the Oak Bluffs building inspector.

Mr. Mavro, who has been on a medical leave of absence from his job since March 18, is in discussions with town officials about taking either a regular or medical retirement from the town, according to information obtained by the Gazette.

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Super Tuesday: Light Turnout in Three Towns: Oak Bluffs

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Boat Line Sees Fuel Cost Spike

Steamship Authority Governors Consider Slowing Down Ferries On Vineyard-Woods Hole Run In Effort to Save Money

By JAMES KINSELLA

Facing the possibility of up to $1 million in unplanned fuel costs, Steamship Authority management is taking a hard look at slowing down its ferries to and from Martha\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Vineyard as a way to cut costs.

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Problems Hit Nobska Group

James Kinsella

Boat Line Sees Fuel Cost Spike

Steamship Authority Governors Consider Slowing Down Ferries On Vineyard-Woods Hole Run In Effort to Save Money

By JAMES KINSELLA

Facing the possibility of up to $1 million in unplanned fuel costs, Steamship Authority management is taking a hard look at slowing down its ferries to and from Martha\\\'s Vineyard as a way to cut costs.

SSA General manager Wayne Lamson said yesterday that reducing speeds would be \\\"at the top of our list\\\" for reining in operating costs at the boat line.

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Duncan Ross, Michael Dutton Elected Oak Bluffs Selectmen

James Kinsella

Boat Line Sees Fuel Cost Spike

Steamship Authority Governors Consider Slowing Down Ferries On Vineyard-Woods Hole Run In Effort to Save Money

By JAMES KINSELLA

Facing the possibility of up to $1 million in unplanned fuel costs, Steamship Authority management is taking a hard look at slowing down its ferries to and from Martha\'s Vineyard as a way to cut costs.

SSA General manager Wayne Lamson said yesterday that reducing speeds would be \"at the top of our list\" for reining in operating costs at the boat line.

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