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For stakeholders in the Island’s economy — from food and hospitality to recreation — striking a balance between tick awareness and not spreading too much fear has become something of a highwire act.
Over its now 50-year history, the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group has spawned billions of shellfish, growing them into seed to keep the industry and ponds thriving.
The additional cost to the taxpayers from the school building project will shift the calculus for towns come budget season, and already has some officials wondering if they need to downsize capital projects to keep town finances from rising even further.
No one was hurt Thursday after a fire burned down a home on Chappaquiddick.
Saturday’s pride parade in downtown Oak Bluffs anchors the many celebrations taking place this week. At 3 p.m., marchers from organizations all over the Island will depart from the Island Queen dock and head up Circuit avenue to Ocean Park.
Road Work Begins on State Road
June 9, 2026
On, Tuesday, June 9, MassDOT will begin doing comprehensive paving work on State Road in West Tisbury, between the intersections of Stoney Hill Road and Davis Look Road.
Land Bank Buys New Chappy Property
June 4, 2026
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank purchased a 10.7-acre parcel on North Neck Road on Chappaquiddick for $1.5 million last month and hopes to open the property next week.
Giving Back on the Real Estate Front
June 1, 2026
Over the last decade, Feiner Real Estate has given out $500,000 to 30 nonprofits on the Island, supporting efforts in housing, healthcare, conservation, education and food insecurity.
Island Housing Trust Leader to Retire
May 31, 2026
The CEO of Island Housing Trust has announced he will retire in 2027.
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From the June 11, 1965 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by Joseph Chase Allen: This was the day, even the heyday, of the catboat which might have been seen just about everywhere.
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