Trustees Say Town Should Seek State Money For Dike Bridge

In a letter sent to the board Monday, Trustees attorney Dylan Sanders reiterated the organization’s longstanding position that the Dike Bridge is not under Trustees’ ownership, and therefore it is not responsible for funding any repairs.

Honoring Veterans Day Around the Island

The annual Veterans Day parade kicks off at 10:45 a.m. Saturday from Nancy’s Restaurant on Lake avenue and winds its way up to Ocean Park. There, a ceremony honoring the country’s veterans will begin at 11 a.m.

Longtime Up-Island Council on Aging Director to Retire

The Up-Island Council on Aging board met to discuss planning and priorities Monday, the first in-person meeting since the body was reconstituted following a review of the board’s internal bylaws. High on the list will be to find a replacement for director Joyce Albertine.

Developer Proposes 100 Apartments in Oak Bluffs

A new neighborhood of 100 apartments for low to moderate income Islanders, served by four stores with employee housing, has been proposed for eight acres on Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road in Oak Bluffs, just east of the future Southern Tier affordable housing complex.

Seasonal Resident Files Vineyard Wind Appeal

Thomas Melone, who owns a home on the Vineyard and is the president of a solar energy company, filed a legal challenge to the offshore wind energy project's federal approvals in appeals court Monday.

Library Hosts Signed Language Discussion

A signed language discussion with ASL interpreters takes place Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Oak Bluffs Library.

For Cape Pogue Beach Management, Status Quo Is a No Go

My extended family takes pride in our enduring ties to the Vineyard and the Chappaquiddick community.

Girls Soccer Ends Playoff Run; Football Soundly Defeats Falmouth

The girls soccer team lost 3-0 to fourth seeded Norwell in Sunday's second round playoff game, finishing a strong season with 12 wins, 2 ties and 6 losses.

Chip Chop Estate Sells for $23.9 Million

Chip Chop, the 20-acre waterfront estate at the entrance to Lake Tashmoo owned for decades by television journalist Diane Sawyer, was sold today. The buyer was not disclosed, but it is believed to be real estate investor David Malm, who is listed as manager of an LLC associated with the sale.

MVC Considers YMCA Expansion Plans

Officials from the YMCA presented their application to build a 39,000-foot addition, adding an indoor basketball court, exercise studios, indoor track and a golf simulator to the existing facility.

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