Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Sept. 27

October 3, 2024

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $397,361.69 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

West Tisbury Weighs Draft Short-Term Rental Rules

October 3, 2024

The West Tisbury select board is considering putting the final touches on new short-term rental regulations passed at town meeting earlier this year. 

ICE Arrests Two Men For Crimes in Home Countries

updated October 1, 2024

On Sept. 17, ICE arrested a 50-year-old Salvadoran man wanted for “crimes against humanity,” and a 36-year-old Brazilian man wanted for international drug trafficking.

Appeals Court Dismisses Chappy Cell Tower Challenge

September 30, 2024

Chappaquiddick property owners Dana and Robert Strayton have for years been fighting a 115-foot cell tower on a nearby property, claiming the tower had an adverse impact on their views, safety and property values. 

High School to Offer Driving Hours Instruction

September 29, 2024

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will soon offer behind-the-wheel driving instruction for its students.

Poet Laureate Reading

September 23, 2024

The Vineyard’s new poet laureate Claudia Taylor will give a reading at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum on Friday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.

Last Bank Robber Pleads Guilty

September 19, 2024

Romane Andre Clayton, a 22-year-old from New Haven, pleaded guilty on Sept. 12 to one count of aiding and abetting bank robbery, the last suspect to enter a plea. 

Tisbury Planning Board Seeks Interim Member

September 18, 2024

The Tisbury planning board is short one member after Elaine Miller resigned last month. The board is advertising for Tisbury residents willing to serve the rest of Ms. Miller’s five-year term.

Council on Aging Hosts Focus Groups

September 17, 2024

The up-Island council on aging is planning a series of focus groups in the coming weeks to hear feedback from residents about aging on Martha’s Vineyard. The sessions are open to all.

Art Benefit for IGI

September 13, 2024

The Louisa Gould Gallery will hold a special art benefit for Island Grown Initiative, with an opening reception on Sept. 17.

Ceremony of Remembrance

September 12, 2024

The Ceremony of Remembrance service takes place Saturday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Edgartown Lighthouse.

Edgartown Appoints New Planning Board Member

September 11, 2024

The Edgartown select board and planning board appointed master plan steering committee member David Ignacio to the planning board in a contentious vote this week.

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