Steamship Authority holding community conversations in its port communities
FALMOUTH (November 4, 2026) – The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) will hold a series of community conversations in its port communities this month, offering residents the opportunity to speak directly with SSA General Manager Alex Kryska and other members of the senior leadership team on topics of local interest.
The conversations are scheduled as follows:
- Falmouth: 5-7 p.m. Monday, November 16, at Redfield Auditorium, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 45 Water Street, Woods Hole.
- Martha’s Vineyard: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, at Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, 130 Center Street, Tisbury.
- Nantucket: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, November 19, at Nantucket Yacht Club, 1 South Beach Street, Nantucket.
Topics for discussion will vary based on the location but will include the True North Initiative and the new reservation system; the final phase of construction at the Woods Hole Terminal; the 2027 Operating Budget; and trends in both traffic and finances for 2026.
Since 1960, the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority has served as the transportation lifeline to the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard year-round. The Steamship Authority is the largest ferry service to the islands and offers the most frequent daily departures for passengers, automobiles, groups and trucks. In 2025, more than 2.9 million passengers and nearly 674,000 vehicles of all sizes were transported to and from the islands. Our U.S. Coast Guard-certified crews are committed to the highest level of safety at sea while our vessels offer comfort and convenience with spacious seating, free Wi-Fi and TV on board.
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