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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 Vessel Worker Tests Positive

A fourth Steamship Authority employee in almost as many days has tested positive for Covid-19, according to a press release Monday.

SSA Cancels Two Midday Trips After Employee Tests Positive Article updated

Noah Asimow

The Steamship Authority cancelled two midday trips on its Vineyard route Wednesday after an employee assigned to the M/V Martha’s Vineyard tested positive for Covid-19, spokesman Sean Driscoll confirmed in a press release.

SSA Manager Receives High Marks in Annual Review

Louisa Hufstader

Steamship Authority general manager Robert Davis has again received high marks from the boat line board of governors, in his third annual review since taking the top job in 2017.

Island Seats Filled on SSA Port Council

Louisa Hufstader

One month after both Vineyard representatives to the Steamship Authority port council said they would step down, the two port towns named new members to the advisory body.

Thanksgiving Travel Saw More Coming than Going on the Vineyard

Noah Asimow

The 2020 Thanksgiving holiday saw a reversal in travel habits to and from the Vineyard, with a higher proportion of off-Islanders coming, while an even higher percentage of Islanders decided to stay put.

Island Kids Contribute to SSA Calendar

The Steamship Authority has announced the winners of its Sail Into Imagination children's artwork calendar contest, including nine Martha's Vineyard kids.