Vineyard Haven Town Column: April 28

My friends Norma Sigelman, T.J. Hagerty and Albert O. Fischer report seeing their first hummingbirds of the season.

Edgartown Town Column: April 28

The heat has been turned back on, the sweatshirt and winter slippers are back and that extra blanket is on again.

Chappaquiddick Town Column: April 28

The Norton Point breach is steadily migrating eastward.

Chilmark Town Column: April 28

We must keep town projects transparent and continue having those "water cooler" conversations.

Land Bank Revenues

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $418,254.06 for the business week ending on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending April 21

Elizabeth P. Wojdak Trs. and Elizabeth P. Wojdak Revocable Living Trust purchased 21 Tea Lane in Chilmark from Elizabeth Lunbeck for $1,300,000 on April 10.

First Hummingbird

The first ruby-throated hummingbird of the season arrived at the feeder of Robert Green and Linda DeWitt at Green Acres on Watcha Path in Edgartown.

Spring Tasks

Tuesday's sky was non-stop enormous thunderheads.

New Pole Proposal Raises Flag Debate in Oak Bluffs

A proposed flag policy in Oak Bluffs was debated again Tuesday by the select board when member Emma Green-Beach pitched the installation of a new town ceremonial flagpole.

The pole would fly non-federally recognized flags, such as the Juneteenth and Progress Pride flags, to promote town diversity and inclusivity, she said.

The select board was in support of the sentiment behind the pole, but some members were concerned about its potential to cause divisiveness over what flags can and cannot be flown.

Funny Flowers

Hyacinths are funny flowers; big, bold and exaggerated.

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