Trustees Relinquish Control of Norton Point Beach

The Trustees of Reservations will not renew their contract to manage Norton Point, after leadership said Friday that the non-profit land conservancy would relinquish control of the dynamic, two-mile beach.

Winter Arrives

Winter arrives on Wednesday at 4:48 p.m. There is not a day in the year here with less sunlight. The weather in the last two months has certainly pointed us to this day. The temperatures is already seasonally colder than we are used to in recent years. And we've already seen snow.

Take a step outside tonight to enjoy this astronomical event, as well as a likely meteorological night.

Down-Island Towns Dig Into Wastewater Expansions

Tisbury and Oak Bluffs are gearing up for expansions to their aging wastewater facilities, as officials root out illegal sewer hookups and seek nitrogen mitigation methods.

Surveillance Cameras Key in Cracking Bank Robbery Case

Nearly one month after the Rockland Trust robbery, police have arrested three suspects. It's possible none of them would be in custody without the timely passing of a VTA bus on the morning of Nov. 17.

Festival of Light Honors by Keeping Memories Alive

My wife Susan and I are currently in Amsterdam, visiting friends and celebrating the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons.

The Quiet Beauty of a Dream Fulfilled

My mother warned me that the Island was different in the winter.

Homestyle

Steamship Authority bonds have always been "plus for the privileged."

Holiday Thanks

The Oak Bluffs Association (OBA) wants to send out a huge thank you to everyone who made Light Up Oak Bluffs so special this year.

Work in Progress

From the Dec. 14, 1951 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:

Keeping the Vineyard in Ink Is Inspired Choice

Jeff Gemma’s tattoo shop, named after Oak Bluffs icon Johnny Seaview, sits in the small alley that connects Circuit avenue Extension to the Oak Bluffs harbor.

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