Trustees Submit New Chappy Beach Plan

The Trustees of Reservations unveiled a new plan to manage its Chappaquiddick beaches Thursday, more than a year after it pulled a previous plan in response to backlash from residents and visitors.

Islanders Feel Home Insurance Ripple Effect

As the national insurance market retreats from areas ravaged by wildfires and storms, Island insurance agents say Martha’s Vineyard is increasingly being considered a risk by the companies writing homeowner policies.

Rising Seas Could Affect Island Ground Water

As climate change intensifies and the ocean around the Vineyard rises, scientists and Island officials are concerned that salt water could permeate through the Island’s ground water, threatening the potability of its only source of drinking water.

Labor Day 2023

The wind came around this week, sending gray skies packing like so many sunburned travelers headed home.

Historic Matters

The proposal to develop 81 South Water street is now reaching its final stage.

Beloved Community

Your recent article about the Chilmark Community Church seems to imply that most United Methodist churches are intolerant toward LGBTQ+ persons and that for this reason the Chilmark Community Church has sought disaffiliation from the UMC denomination.

Season's End

Although thousands of summer visitors have gone to their homes, thousands yet remain to enjoy the good weather and the pleasures that still remain here.

Tree-Wrecking Beetle Found in State Forest

State conservation officials have made plans to cut down a stand of pest-ridden pine trees in the northwestern section of the Manuel F. Correllus state forest, after finding an infestation of the southern pine beetle earlier this summer.

In Vain Search of Melons

I had come in search of melons and had no idea if I would find them.

Surfcaster's Sale Is Fishermen's Paradise

The Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association is holding its annual used tackle sale Saturday, Sept. 2, giving Islanders an opportunity to stock up on supplies before the upcoming Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.

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