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Problems with the MV Katama and MV Sankaty that left customers stranded over two days last weekend was the topic of conversation during Tuesday’s Steamship Authority board meeting. Board members raised questions about what caused the vessels to be sidelined and the communication to customers about the cancellations and delays. SSA director of marine operations […] ....
Path to Davis' successor discussed - The Martha's Vineyard Times mvtimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mvtimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
State Senator Susan Moran (D-Falmouth) is proposing legislation that would change the voting structure of the Steamship Authority board of governors, eliminating the majority control of Nantucket and Marthaâs Vineyard. The bill, called âan act relative to municipal equity on Steamship Authority operations,â would give filibuster power to the three minority ports of Falmouth, Barnstable and New Bedford. As it is structured now, Marthaâs Vineyard and Nantucket each have a 35 percent weighted vote on the board. The mainland ports of Barnstable, Falmouth and New Bedford each have a 10 percent vote. âSenator Moran has proposed legislation that would provide on this board the mainland communities an effective veto over any actions taken by the authority, if none of them votes for any action. The Islands would no longer have majority control of the vote,â Steamship Authority special counsel Steven Sayers said at the Tuesday, April 20, Steamship b ....
The Martha s Vineyard Times Ferries look to return of food service SSA board also hears updates on schedule, traffic concerns, and terminal project. The concession stands on Steamship Authority ferries have been empty for a year. - Rich Saltzberg Concessions, at least vending machine goodies, could be returning to Steamship Authority ferries in the middle of May. The idea of food trucks in the terminal parking lots was even floated, though it was never discussed in any detail. During Tuesday’s SSA board meeting, general manager Robert Davis said the ferry line’s concession company, Centerplate, is looking for ways to begin providing some food and drinks on the ferries. He said it would likely be prepackaged foods that can be consumed on the outside decks during better weather. ....
Steamship board questions special VH ferry - The Martha's Vineyard Times mvtimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mvtimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.