Danielle Charbonneau Honored at White House

Danielle Charbonneau, a teacher at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School and the 2023 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, joined other state teachers of the year from across the country who participated in the National Teacher of the Year Program Washington Week.

School Committee Caps Legal Spending, Seeks Settlement in Turf Suit

The new cap on spending commits the school to only use the remaining balance of this year's legal budget on the turf appeal.

Bank Robbery Suspect to Plead Guilty

Omar Johnson signed a plea agreement with prosecutors in late March, saying he would plead guilty to charges in connection with the armed robbery of a Rockland Trust Bank.

West Tisbury Schedules June Special Town Meeting

The West Tisbury select board this week scheduled a June 13 special town meeting to reconsider the regional high school operating budget.

Brendan O'Neill Retires after 38 Years at Conservation Society

After 38 years as the executive director of the Vineyard Conservation Society, Brendan O'Neill is passing the torch to Samantha Look.

Neighbors Fear Home Expansion Dooms Harbor View

A group of roughly 20 neighbors and abutters have organized to protest a proposed renovation of 81 South Water street in Edgartown, claiming that the new construction will block one of the last public views of the harbor.

As Lone Star Ticks Spread, So Do Concerns About Alpha-Gal

Once largely isolated to the fringes of the Island, lone star ticks are spreading throughout Martha’s Vineyard, and health officials are advising extra vigilance to avoid the unpleasant consequences of their bite.

Aquinnah Town Meeting to Take Up Building Repairs, Rental Tax

When Aquinnah voters convene next week for the Island’s final annual town meeting, they will weigh funding for town building repairs, proposals to make the town more energy efficient and a plan to raise the town’s short-term rental tax.

Three Candidates Run for Open Tisbury Select Board Seat

Voting takes place from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at the town’s emergency services facility on Spring street.

Trustees Pitch New Beach Plan

After releasing an initial draft of the plan last June, the Trustees spent the year gathering public feedback on topics such as oversand vehicle access, shorebird protections and pet regulations.

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