Edgartown Eyes Katama Farmland Purchase
Edgartown officials are eyeing a deal to preserve a pair of farmland parcels in Katama that the county government is looking to offload to bolster its budget.
Homeowners Win Injunction for Cape Pogue OSV Trail
Public oversand vehicle access over a stretch of trail on Chappaquiddick was halted this week after the latest ruling in an ongoing court battle between Cape Pogue homeowners and the Trustees of Reservations.
Basics Clothing Store Calls it Quits
Basics Clothing company, the family outfitter at 24 Circuit avenue, is preparing to shut down in December, co-owner Erin Tiernan told the Gazette last week.
Island School Committee Eyes System-Wide Changes
An outside review of payroll and human resources procedures for public schools on Martha’s Vineyard has found costly inconsistencies between the five districts, according to a new report.
St. Andrew’s Welcomes First Female Rector
Rev. Rita Teschner Powell, the new rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edgartown, has become the first female settled priest in the church’s 131-year history.
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Tisbury to Replace Douglas Rock Warning Marker
Douglas Rock, a submerged hazard to navigation in Vineyard Haven, is getting a new warning marker after its original signpost broke off in late summer.
Small Tree, Big Impact; the Timeless Beauty of Bonsai
The wooden door that leads into the bonsai shed at Donaroma’s in Edgartown acts as a portal to another world
Oak Bluffs Puts Off Commercial Event Bylaw
Oak Bluffs has once again decided to hold off on proposing a controversial new bylaw at town meeting that seeks to regulate commercial events at…
Storm Douses the Vineyard
The northeaster passing over the Vineyard during the weekend brought strong winds and heavy rains that caused some coastal flooding and sporadic power outages.
Northeaster Scuttles Ferry Trips
With winds expected to gust up to 55 miles per hour, all of the Island’s ferry operators announced cancellations on Friday.
Superintendent of Schools Looks to Learn
Jaime Curley started at the Vineyard public schools superintendent in July and is spending her first months getting to know the district, its schools and…
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