Study Finds Mill Pond Temperatures are Reaching Dangerous Heights

A new multi-year study to determine the health of the Mill Brook in West Tisbury has found the system is struggling, prompting consideration of how to aid the nearly 3,000-acre watershed that feeds Mill Pond. 

Islanders Praise Decision to Keep Cape Mental Health Facility Open

Vineyard health care providers are relieved that plans to shutter the closest inpatient mental health facility have been paused by the state. 

Boys Swimming Breaks Three Records at State Championships

The team scored its most points ever in a state meet to wrap up a breakout season. 

Vineyard Wind Plans to Test Aircraft Lighting

The constantly blinking lights atop the Vineyard Wind offshore wind energy turbines could soon be turned off for most of the night.  

Vineyard Towns Look at Long-Term Wastewater Needs

Each of the six towns have been working on long-range wastewater management plans in order to cut back the amount of nitrogen flowing into the Island’s waters.

Islanders Gather to Remember Janet Messineo

Hundreds of people gathered at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury on Saturday to celebrate the life of Janet Messineo, the respected Island angler, taxidermist and writer. 

Revised East Chop Bluff Project Clears MVC

A unanimous vote by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission Thursday has cleared the way for the town of Oak Bluffs to proceed with a long-sought plan to reinforce the eroding bluffs along East Chop Drive.

SSA Promotes Engineering Director to COO Role

Starting immediately, Mark Amundsen is responsible for all aspects of the Steamship Authority’s marine and shoreside operations as well as the engineering department and communications center.

Vineyard Wind Escapes Offshore Wind Company's Layoffs

Vineyard Offshore eliminated 50 positions in the U.S. and Europe, but none on the Vineyard.

Stop & Shop Begins Pharmacy Renovation

Stop & Shop bought the building from a Maryland-based limited liability company and Carol Sugerman Reck in December for $2.2 million.

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