Edgartown Presses Its Points on High School Funding Issue

Edgartown officials doubled down on their criticism of proposed changes to the high school funding mechanism Monday.

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Selectmen Hear Litany of Summer Complaints

With summer in full swing, complaints and concerns about Chappy ferry lines, parade floats, boat ramps and more kept the Edgartown selectmen busy at their meeting Monday.

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Rising Popularity of Kiteboarding Prompts New Rules in Edgartown

Kiteboarders were off the water and in the Edgartown town hall on Monday, agreeing to new clear zones in three of the town’s ponds.

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Striking Drivers Appeal to Selectmen for Support

With the strike dragging on but most buses still running, Vineyard Transit Authority drivers came to the Edgartown selectmen on Monday to request their support. Selectmen listened.

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Edgartown Hears Student Pitch for Plastic Bottle Ban

Selectmen expressed interest but caution in an Islandwide plastic bottle ban.

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Edgartown Officer Promoted to Sergeant

Edgartown has a new police sergeant, with selectmen pinning the hard-earned stripes on detective Michael Snowden on Monday.

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Chappaquiddick Road Race Set for June 30

The Chappy Point-to-Point is on, after Edgartown selectmen approved a five-mile road race from Wasque to Chappaquiddick Point at their meeting on Monday.

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Improvements Eyed for Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road

Edgartown selectmen heard a presentation Monday from MVC planner Dan Doyle about potential improvements to the artery.

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Great Harbour Inn is to Change Hands
Vineyard Gazette
Robert J. Carroll and former state Sen. Allen F. Jones, co-owners and stock holders of the Harbor View Hotel have signed an agreement to purchase Edgartown’s 200-year old Great Harbour Inn on Kelley street from Richard I. Colter. According to Mr. Carrol, their plans are to open the inn on a year-round basis “with deluxe accommodations and a dining room.”
 
“We think there’s a market for people who might want to live in a centrally located hotel year-round and have things done for them,” Mr. Carroll said.
 
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Edgartown Water Named Tops in State

Selectmen on Monday congratulated water commissioners and superintendent Bill Chapman for having some of the cleanest water in the state.

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