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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.

Steamships and Ferries

Steamship Authority

Electric Ferries Will be a Heavy Lift for Steamship Authority

Louisa Hufstader

More than three years after the Steamship Authority began investigating the potential for electrified ferries, the boat line is no closer to reducing its dependence on diesel fuel.

Ferry Mishap Closes a Nantucket Slip

Louisa Hufstader

One of the two ferry slips at the Steamship Authority terminal in Nantucket is out of commission after the M/V Eagle collided with and damaged the outermost dolphin, a cluster of pilings used to extend the berthing area.

Man Indicted on Bomb Threat Charges

Ethan Genter

A Dukes County grand jury returned indictments against David Capato, who allegedly staged a bomb threat at the Steamship Authority Terminal earlier this year.

SSA Port Council Hears Terminal Updates

Louisa Hufstader

Major construction at the Woods Hole terminal is due to wrap up for the summer before Memorial Day, but work will continue inside the ticket and waiting room building.

SSA Hires Executive Search Firm

Louisa Hufstader

The Steamship Authority board of governors voted Friday to hire Faststream Recruitment to conduct an executive search for the next general manager.

Sail into Imagination Contest

The Steamship Authority is accepting entries for its 10th annual Sail into Imagination art contest for students in grades K‐12.