Julia Wells
Steamship Authority Board Interviews Strong Field of Finalists for CEO Position
By JULIA WELLS
Gazette Senior Writer
The key to success for the Steamship Authority, a Coast Guard admiral said yesterday, is to be clear in its own vision.
"I would set the vision for the organization," said Rear Adm. George Naccara. "But I also need to know what the board expects from me - what is your long-term vision?"
Public Denounces Political Campaign to Force Changes in SSA Legislation; New Bedford Ferry Position Draws Fire
By JULIA WELLS
Gazette Senior Writer
The people of the Vineyard turned out in force this week to vent their views about the Steamship Authority at an old-fashioned democratic forum. The forum revealed sharp differences between the populace and a group of local elected officials who have been lobbying the state legislature to change the boat line enabling legislation.
Surgeon Resignation Spurs Public Uproar
Citizens Plan Open Forum to Discuss Troubles at the Vineyard Hospital; Early February Meeting Discussed
By JULIA WELLS
Heated opinions continue to percolate in the Vineyard community this week regarding the recent conflict between the chief executive officer of and a leading surgeon at Martha's Vineyard Hospital.
Trustees at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital scrambled to contain the damage this week in the aftermath of last week's announcement by a respected Vineyard surgeon that he will sever his contract with the hospital.
New SSA Governor Faces New Bedford Outburst
By JULIA WELLS
Steamship Authority freight service between New Bedford and Martha's Vineyard remained in limbo yesterday as New Bedford city solicitor George Leontire reviled a newly constituted boat line board of governors with a fresh burst of insults and accusations.
"We now have Winken, Blinken and Nod up there now," Mr. Leontire bellowed at the governors before he was called out of order by board chairman and Falmouth governor Galen Robbins.
Public opinion is beginning to heat up on the Cape and Islands over a proposal for a private alternative energy project that envisions a giant offs