Notice of Public Hearing on a Proposal to Provide a Limited Interisland Passenger Only Service between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard
Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority ("the Authority") will hold a public hearing on the application of Helen H Offshore Fishing Corp ("Helen H") to operate a limited passenger service between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard for school athletics and select community events, commencing on or about April 4, 2026, and ending on or before May 21, 2026.
The hearing will take place on March 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The Authority's staff will be available and present at its Administrative Office's first floor meeting room, located at 228 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, Massachusetts 02540. The public is invited to attend and be heard virtually.
Pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, the hearing be held virtually. The public is requested to participate at the hearing via the Zoom conferencing application, by visiting zoom.us and using meeting ID 856 2472 3841. Participants may also use the same meeting ID and join telephonically by calling one of the following numbers: (305) 224-1968, (309) 205-3325, (646) 931-3860, (929) 436-2866, or (301) 715-8592.
The Authority also encourages the public to submit written comments regarding Helen H's application. All comments from the public must be received by the Authority's General Manager, Alexander T. Kryska, no later than the close of business on March 31, 2026, either at the following address: Steamship Authority, 228 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540, or by email at akryska@steamshipauthority.com.
Currently, the public can view documents regarding Helen H's application on the Authority's website, www.steamshipauthority.com, and selecting the ABOUT tab on the home page, followed by selecting the NEWS tab and then clicking on "Ferry License Requests." All documents will be available for inspection during regular business hours at the Authority's General Offices, located at 228 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, Massachusetts 02540. For further information, you may contact the Authority's General Counsel, Terence G. Kenneally, at (508) 548-5011, ext. 301 or by email at tkenneally@steamshipauthority.com.
March 12, 19 2026
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