Dry Grass: Photography Show Reception

The Chilmark Library is hosting a photography show of work by Vivian Ewing. The reception is on Saturday, Nov. 24 from noon 2 p.m.

Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 14 to Nov. 20

Lauren Delong and Gary Robert Delong Jr. purchased 29 Pine street in Edgartown from Patrick Ahearn, trustee of the 29 Pine Street Nominee Trust for $1,375,000 on Nov. 16.

Chilmark Backs Menemsha Improvements

Chilmark voters sped through the majority of articles at a special town meeting Monday night, but money for Menemsha improvements and harbor master training saw debate.

A Family Gathering Place

Just off Middle road, an area where permanent conservation restrictions create a pastoral environment, this over sized six bedroom expanded farmhouse has modern amenities with the look and charm of an historical home. Expansive rooms with brick fireplaces to cozy up to, the large farmhouse kitchen with fireplace is the perfect spot for family mealtime. Multiple windows overlook surrounding fields dotted with grazing livestock, serene pond and ancient stonewalls. Multiple outbuildings and a greenhouse complete this special offering. $1,625,000

Theatrical Time Traveling Knows No Boundaries

From outside, it looked like they were coming for a dinner party — a small group of people arriving in the early evening, hands in pockets as they stepped onto the narrow porch of an Oak Bluffs cottage.

County Road Puddle Slated for Elimination

An environmental engineering firm has submitted a preliminary plan to the town of Oak Bluffs for fixing an enormous puddle that spans County Road.

Joe Sollitto Holds Court in Gazette Newsroom

For 42 years, Dukes County clerk of courts Joseph E. Sollitto Jr. has called the Edgartown superior courthouse to order.

MVC Continues Hearing on Verizon Tower

A public hearing on a plan by Verizon to extend the height of a communication tower continues on Dec. 6.

West Tisbury Sets Tax Rate

West Tisbury selectmen held a hearing on tax rates for 2019 and welcomed a new police officer last week.

For High School Athletic Fields, Grass Vs. Turf Still Unsettled

The question of natural grass versus artificial turf dominated public comment at a meeting called last week to air ongoing plans to overhaul the athletic fields at the regional high school.

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