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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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Citizen Group Files Complaint Against SSA

A citizen group that has been pushing for an off-Cape port to handle Steamship Authority freight traffic is asking the Massachusetts Attorney General to intervene by placing restrictions on the boat line.

SSA Adopts Vaccination Mandate for All Employees Article updated

Julia Wells

Beginning Wednesday this week, the Steamship Authority will require all employees to show they have had at least one Covid-19 vaccination, the boat line announced Tuesday.

Ferry Martha’s Vineyard Returns to Service Article updated

Aidan Pollard

The ferry Martha’s Vineyard returned to service Tuesday night after sustaining damage when a semi truck hit her stern door early Sunday morning.

SSA Wraps Up the Year With Financial Reports Article updated

Aidan Pollard

Steamship Authority governors put a period on the year 2021 at their monthly meeting Monday, hearing financial reports, electing new officers for 2022 and addressing transfer bridge safety following incidents involving a failed cable in recent weeks.

SSA Acknowledges Need to Improve Communications

Aidan Pollard

Vehicle traffic on Vineyard ferries has largely rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but wider concerns persist around traffic backups and breakdowns.

SSA to Hold Informational Session

The Steamship Authority is holding an information session Thursday for Vineyard residents to learn about Islander programs and discounts.