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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 Sends Architects Back to the Drawing Board

Louisa Hufstader

After some 400 people signed a petition protesting the design for a new ticket building in Woods Hole, the SSA asked architects to try again.

Independent Report on SSA Is Delayed

Julia Wells

Steamship Authority governors meet Wednesday with a full agenda, but a report from independent consultants has been delayed for a month.

All Aboard for Bridget Tobin Retirement Party

Landry Harlan

Lines and standby lines formed on Tuesday morning as well-wishers headed to the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority terminal to wish Bridget Tobin well on her retirement after 44 years.

MVC, SSA Open Talks About Ferry Traffic

Noah Asimow

Amid heightened concern from Island residents about summer vehicle congestion, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission hosted a wide-ranging discussion with Steamship Authority leaders late last week.

Woods Hole Terminal Plan Draws Fire on Both Sides of the Sound

Louisa Hufstader

Plans for a two-story ticket office and a fully operational third slip at the Steamship Authority’s Woods Hole terminal face rising opposition, both in Woods Hole and on Martha’s Vineyard.

SSA Throws Retirement Party for Bridget Tobin

Bridget Tobin recently announced her retirement, and on Tuesday, Oct. 23 there will be a party at the Oak Bluffs terminal in her honor, from 9 a.m. to noon.