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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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Steamship Authority to Buy Third Lode Star Class Vessel

Louisa Hufstader

Buoyed by more than $28 million in newly-available federal funding, the Steamship Authority is preparing to buy a third vessel from Louisiana-based Hornbeck Offshore Services.

Canned Water Replacing Bottles at Boat Line Snack Bars

The Steamship Authority's concessionnaire is switching away from water in plastic bottles, according to an announcement.

SSA Cancels Board of Governors Meeting

The Steamship Authority board of governors, which normally meets on the third Tuesday of each month, has cancelled its Nov. 15 meeting with a tentative rescheduled date of Nov. 28.

SSA Inches Closer to Hiring Chief Operating Officer

Louisa Hufstader

General manager Robert Davis told the Steamship Authority port council Tuesday morning that he expects to name a COO before the end of 2022, from a pool of seven candidates.

Excursion Fares Escape Steamship Rate Hikes Article updated

Louisa Hufstader

Islander-only excursion auto fares will remain unchanged in 2023, after the boat line board of governors made a last-minute adjustment Tuesday that adds an off-season increase for standard vehicles instead.

SSA Returns Sidelined Vessel to Service Article updated

Louisa Hufstader

The Steamship Authority pulled the M/V Island Home from service after the vessel’s main engine cooling system developed a problem Thursday evening.