Tisbury Tightens Septic Regulations

The Tisbury board of health last week approved changes to town wastewater regulations, widening the scope of conditions under which property owners must install advanced denitrification septic systems.

The new rules, which go into effect Jan. 1, 2024, apply only to properties in the Lagoon Pond and Lake Tashmoo watersheds, Tisbury health agent Maura Valley said at a public hearing Sept. 26.

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Golden Bull Closed Pending License Application

The Tisbury health department closed the Golden Bull restaurant in Vineyard Haven earlier in July after its new management failed to file the proper applications with the town.

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Tisbury Officials Investigate Public Health Mysteries

Health and water officials in Tisbury are trying to solve a persistent conundrum: How is lead-tainted water getting into the Vineyard Montessori School's pipes?

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Illegally Buried Septic Tanks Are Dug Up

A Tisbury septic hauler removed two massive tanks on Monday that had been illegally buried off State Road in Vineyard Haven, bringing to the surface nearly 20,000 gallons of waste.

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Septic Hauler Cited for Illegally Buried Tanks

Maciel & Sons Inc. has been ordered to remove two large tanks that were found illegally buried on a property off High Point Lane in Vineyard Haven — running afoul of state environmental regulations.

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Board of Health Mulls Whether to Allow Use of Veterans Park
Louisa Hufstader

The Tisbury board of health meets Thursday to continue a discussion on whether to recommend that the town allow sports groups to rent Veterans Memorial Park this fall.

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Tisbury Requires Face Masks on Public Buses, Mulls Same for SSA
Louisa Hufstader

Both riders and drivers aboard Vineyard Transit Authority buses in Tisbury will be required to wear face coverings, following a vote by the town board of health Tuesday.

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McDonald’s Loses Round One; Maintains Vineyard Interest
Douglas Cabral
McDonald’s Corporation is no longer interested in the old Coop market as an Island location for a fast-food restaurant.
 
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Brown Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
Holly Pretsky

A dead bat found in a Tisbury home tested positive for rabies last week, the town board of health confirmed. Health officials said there is little cause for concern.

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Tisbury Health Agent Pulls Honey Company Products From Stores
Heather Hamacek

An Island honey company has had its products pulled from grocery store shelves on the recommendation of the Tisbury health department.

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