A project to fortify and restore the sand dunes at Norton Point Beach is now at risk as the Trustees of Reservations pull out of managing the two-mile shorefront and Edgartown prepares to take over.

Funds to replace the aging Bourne and Sagamore bridges did not make the cut Wednesday as part of a first round of funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank is expanding and connecting its Lambert’s Cove-area properties, paying $2,020,000 this week for with 4.5 acres and a house on Ophelia Way in West Tisbury.

After serving 24 years on the Chilmark select board, Warren Doty announced he will not be seeking reelection for his ninth consecutive term this year.

We get to start the year on a high note by reporting that Ceecee, the orange feline, has found her new home for the new year.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $293,410 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

Tanglevine Property LLC purchased 8 Tanglevine Road in Chilmark from Judith Lorusso Indiv. and Trs. and Tanglevine Property GST Exempt Irrevocable Trust for $2,800,000 on Dec. 30.

Every year I look forward to the annual holiday letter from Carol and Jim Osborn, reviewing the past year of their family members.

May the new year bring you 365 wonderful opportunities.

Chappy will probably be an island throughout the coming summer.