Fast Ferry Sails Into Off Season

New Bedford Service Continues Through the Winter Months; Private Operators to Test New Vineyard Route

By IAN FEIN

Heading into uncharted waters, the New England Fast Ferry company shifted to its winter schedule this week, providing the Island's first year-round service to New Bedford since the final run of the Nobska on New Year's Eve, 1960.

In spite of a tumultuous first three years as Vineyard Steamship Authority governor, Kathryn A. Roessel wants more.

On Wednesday Ms. Roessel submitted a letter to the Dukes County commissioners, formally seeking reappointment to the high-profile volunteer position. Her current three-year term expires at the end of the December.

Two Vineyard Educators Proposed as Candidates for Interim School Post

By IAN FEIN

At the behest of the all-Island school committee, a group of top school administrators, yesterday recommended two of their own for consideration as interim superintendent of Vineyard schools.