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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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Nantucket SSA Employees Test Positive for Covid

Two employees at the Steamship Authority's Nantucket terminal have tested positive for Covid-19, the boat line reports.

SSA Audit Shows Financial House In Order

Louisa Hufstader

The annual financial audit for the Steamship Authority turned up no irregularities and showed the boat line has been on solid financial footing.

State Bailout for SSA Deficit Becomes Law

Noah Asimow

Gov. Charlie Baker signed a supplemental FY2020 budget into law on Friday, officially shifting the burden for this year’s projected Steamship Authority deficit from the five port communities onto the state.

Steamship Authority Projects $25 Million Deficit

Louisa Hufstader

Based on figures for the first half of 2020, the Steamship Authority is projecting a $25 to $26 million operating deficit for the year, general manager Robert Davis said told the board of governors at their monthly meeting Tuesday.

SSA Tax Relief Amendment Clears State Legislature

Noah Asimow

A bill that would temporarily exempt the Steamship Authority’s five port towns from covering any year-end financial deficit now awaits a final signature from Gov. Charlie Baker.

SSA Tightens Its Policies on Face Coverings

Noah Asimow

After experiencing issues of non-compliance, the Steamship Authority said it was tightening up its own ship with regard to mask-wearing on Wednesday.