Chappaquiddick Town Column: March 8

It's all about water.

Aquinnah Gets Pushback on New Building Fees

Architect Phil Regan of Hutker Architects went to the select board Tuesday to represent his clients that have received sticker shock from the new building permit process. Aquinnah calculates its building permit fee by charging $10 for every $1,000 of construction. 

Islanders Back Biden, Trump in Presidential Primaries

Democrats and Republicans on the Island followed statewide trends in the presidential primaries Tuesday, with the former backing President Joe Biden and the latter picking former President Donald Trump over Nikki Haley. 

Cape Bridges Could Get Additional $350 Million for Repairs

The influx of funding is part of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, released on Monday. 

Boys Basketball Loses to Medfield

It was a playoff tough loss for the Vineyarders as they dug themselves into a 17-6 hole after the first period.

Keeping the Beat With Schoolhouse Rock

The West Tisbury School presents Schoolhouse Rock LIVE, JR. on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. All shows take place at the school.

Get Out the Vote for Best of the Vineyard

Voting for Martha’s Vineyard Magazine’s annual Best of the Vineyard contest continues through Saturday, April 6.

Edgartown Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard will host a candidate forum on Saturday, March 23 for candidates running for office in Edgartown.

Trustees Hires New Chappaquiddick Beach Manager

Joseph McLaughlin joined the organization in late February after decades as director of properties at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Rhode Island, according to the Trustees.

Welcome Maxim

Kailey Manzone and Nicholas Mazone, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Maxim Joseph Manzone, born on March 2.

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