Chappaquiddick Town Column: Sept. 22

Fortunately, Hurricane Lee had much less impact on the island than anticipated.

Resident Challenges AT&T Cell Sign Off

John Neuhoff filed an appeal in Dukes County Superior Court last week, saying the Oak Bluffs select board should not have approved the cell company’s plans for wireless communication equipment on Pequot avenue.

For Mike Cassidy, Derby Days Are an Ever Evolving Family

Recognized by his brown, leather hat, worn smooth by decades of fishing in salt air on Island shores, Mike Cassidy is an anchor of the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.

Aquinnah Tribe Awarded Climate Change, Stranding Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration together awarded the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) more than $170,000 in grants this month.

Island Theatre Workshop Puts New Spin on Little Shop of Horrors

After 34 years with Island Theatre Workshop (ITW), artistic director Kevin Ryan recently conquered his biggest musical-related feat yet: shipping several hundred pounds of ex-Broadway show puppets to the Vineyard.

Times Change But a Welcoming Spirit Should Still Carry the Day

Even though summer is officially over my mind keeps taking me back to a summer like I’ve never seen on the Vineyard in all the years I’ve visited as a guest and as a seasonal resident.

Hat Whisperer Focuses on the Fundamentals

Jim (Brooksie) Brooks opened his hat store in Oak Bluffs 48 years ago. His sales style is fast paced — filled with motion, enthusiasm and profanity.

Tisbury School Takes Shape; Progress and Costs Stay on Schedule

As 2023 began, the Tisbury School was a shell of century-old bricks and mortar, stripped of its fixtures and ankle-deep in rubble. This month, workers installed the final steel beam for a two-story gym and cafeteria addition.

Lee Passes Vineyard, Causing Little Damage

The Island saw some rain and winds, but only experienced a handful of power outages and canceled ferries Friday night into Saturday.

Juli Vanderhoop Chosen for Creative Living Award

The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation has selected Juli Vanderhoop as the recipient of its 40th Creative Living Award.

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