The Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP has elected Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School educator Dhakir Warren to be president for a two-year term. The election took place on Saturday.
Nearly a hundred people gathered at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School on Saturday morning for a walk to raise awareness about the effects of addiction on the family and friends of those struggling with substance abuse.
Silver and green shovels struck the ground Thursday marking the beginning of construction for Meshacket Commons, an affordable housing complex off Meshacket Road in Edgartown.
Annabelle Metell, a senior at the regional high school, has organized a walk for Saturday called Break the Silence, which aims to help loved ones of those struggling with addiction.
A few weeks ago, the Edgartown police department received a call from Ezia Leach who said she found a gold ring in the wharf parking lot. The ring was studded with three emerald diamonds attached to a red ribbon.
Aquinnah voters will be asked to set aside money for repairs to Gay Head Light, new town vehicles and the town’s grant writer at this week’s special town meeting.