Want to weigh in on when Steamship Authority boats sail to and from the mainland? The formally named Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority proposes changes to its 2020 boat schedules for both Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. A public hearing about the changes will be held next Monday, September 9, at 4 pm in the auditorium at Falmouth High School. A quick read of the proposed Nantucket changes show a change in starting dates to accommodate planned vessel repairs and a three-day shift in the summer vs. fall schedule for the high-speed Iyanough. The changes aren't significant for most of us, but for super-organized, long-range planning types and businesses a rundown of proposed changes is here. Written testimony can be submitted electronically to the email address
schedules@steamshipauthority.com or in writing to General Manager Robert B. Davis, Steamship Authority, P.O. Box 284, 228 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, Massachusetts 02540.