Aquinnah Town Meeting To Tackle Rising Budget, Housing Fund

Aquinnah voters will consider funding for town building repairs, the creation of an affordable housing trust and a school debt exclusion when they head to the annual town meeting and election next week. 

With Summer Near, Trustees Bristle Over Proposed Chappy Limits

This week, The Trustees of Reservations, the nonprofit that manages the 16 miles of Chappy trails, publicly objected to proposed regulations from the Edgartown conservation commission, saying the rules are not aligned with state environment law and instead were formed with local politics in mind.

Special Delivery

From the May 12, 1967 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:

When Getting Lost Leads the Way

When I was quite young, in the late 1950’s, I remember pleading with my father as we were setting off on one of our Sunday drives: “Dad, let’s get lost.”

Vineyard Bookshelf: Morning Pages

The title of Kate Feiffer’s new novel comes from an exercise recommended by Julia Cameron in her bestselling book The Artist’s Way.

Felix Neck Birdathon

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary will host an accessible birding program on Saturday, May 11 from 9 to 10 a.m.

Peter Simon Exhibit Opens at the Museum

Peter Simon was long a ubiquitous presence at events large and small, both on the Island and off. He died in 2018, but his images live on, especially how he chronicled life on the Vineyard.

Land Bank Revenues: Week ending May 3

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $298,816.27 for the business week ending on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Bringing the Party to Aquinnah

Island performers of a variety of disciplines are gathering for the first Aquinnah Variety Show at town hall this Saturday.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 10

David A. Croteau and Mary Ellen Croteau purchased 62 South Water street in Edgartown from Dangel Edward III and Bonni J. Widdoes for $4,500,000 on May 3.

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