West Tisbury Enacts New Residential Tax Exemption

The board approved a 5 per cent residential exemption at its meeting Wednesday, allowing some of the property tax burden to shift onto owners of second homes and rental properties. 

New Plein Air Exhibit Is a Seasonal Showcase

Seasons on the Vineyard, Alex Elvin’s solo exhibition at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, has turned into a runaway success for the West Tisbury painter.

West Tisbury Town Column: Nov. 18

Virginia Jones, a highly-principled member and chairman of the town’s planning board since the mid-1980s, has died.

The No-Nonsense Generosity of Educator Bob Moore

Former director of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School, Bob Moore, died on Friday.

Standing Together to Break the Silence

Nearly a hundred people gathered at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School on Saturday morning for a walk to raise awareness about the effects of addiction on the family and friends of those struggling with substance abuse.

Meshacket Commons Housing Development Breaks Ground

Silver and green shovels struck the ground Thursday marking the beginning of construction for Meshacket Commons, an affordable housing complex off Meshacket Road in Edgartown.

Island Fire Chiefs Issue Outdoor Open Flame Ban

Dukes County has issued a ban on outdoor open flames until Nov. 22 due to a statewide drought.

No Clear Cutting

I was surprised to learn recently that the state agency that regulates the state forest is intending to push forward a plan to clear-cut 32 acres of the most mature White Pine trees in the forest.

Alpha-Gal Awareness

Thank you for highlighting the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program’s conversation with Alpha-gal Syndrome expert Dr. Scott Commins.

Forever Grappling With Belonging

Americans have strong opinions on who belongs and who doesn’t.

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