Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Jan. 10

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $523,230 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Tisbury Police Arrest Man for Alleged Bomb Threat at SSA Terminal

Tisbury police arrested David Capato, 56, and he was charged in Edgartown District Court on Thursday on terrorism and firearm charges.

Outdoor Experts Shine at Tuesdays in the Newsroom

The voices and personalities of the Vineyard Gazette’s outdoors columnists took center stage at the second edition of the recently revived Tuesdays in the Newsroom series.

Nursing Union Reaches Contract with Hospital

Nurses at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reached an agreement with management last month on a new union contract, staving off the chance of a one-day nurses’ strike that had previously been authorized. 

The two parties settled contract negotiations in November and the union voted on Dec. 5 to ratify the contract, which includes pay raises and changes to the union’s insurance. Laura Hilliard, a registered nurse at the hospital and the chair of the bargaining unit, said the nurses were pushing for change to make it easier for nurses to stay long-term at the hospital. 

Chilmark Select Board Member Won’t Run for Reelection

Chilmark select board chair James Malkin will have been a select board member for three terms by the time he steps down in April.

Federal Government Scuttles Proposed Vessel Speed Limits

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Wednesday pulled the draft rules, which would have lowered the speed limit for boats across the East Coast, cutting ferry service to the Vineyard.

Lip Sync Contest Returns

Friends of Family Planning is bringing back its Lip Sync Contest. The event takes place Friday, Feb. 7 at The Loft in Oak Bluffs.

Four New Members Join MVC

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission welcomes Mary Bernadette Budinger-Cormie, Mark Gauthier, Jannette Vanderhoop and Willa Kuh for its first meeting of the year on Thursday.

Boys Hockey Continues Stellar Season

We’ve entered the thick of the winter sports season at the high school and the boys hockey team is leading the way with six wins so far.

Second Hockey Player Crosses 100-Point Threshold This Season

With the hockey team’s season not even at the halfway mark yet, the team has had a lot to celebrate as two players have now surpassed the 100-point mark.

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