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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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Man Accidentally Shoots Himself With Handgun at Woods Hole Ferry Terminal, Sustaining Minor Injuries Article updated

Noah Asimow

A man who was waiting to board a ferry to the Vineyard accidentally shot himself inside a bus shelter at the Woods Hole Steamship Authority terminal Tuesday evening.

September Ferry Traffic Sees Strong Rebound

Louisa Hufstader

Early fall traffic on Steamship Authority ferries has been robust this year, with Labor Day weekend bringing an end-of-summer spike in travelers, according to a report from the boat line Tuesday.

Steamship Launches Mobile Ticketing

Steamship Authority passengers with mobile devices now have the option to purchase paperless tickets online, without logging into an account.

SSA Employee Covid Tests All Come Back Negative

Noah Asimow

Steamship Authority officials are breathing a sigh of relief after announcing on Wednesday that 38 contact-traced employees have tested negative for Covid-19.

Woods Hole Terminal Construction Resumes

The final year of marine construction at the Steamship Authority terminal property in Woods Hole is scheduled to resume Wednesday.

Steamship Authority Adds Trips, Reopens Reservations

Noah Asimow

The Steamship Authority announced another slate of complicated schedule updates on Wednesday, adding back trips that were previously cancelled and reopening its reservation system for Labor Day weekend. Test results on approximately 30 contact-traced employees are still pending.