Gay Head Lighthouse Work to Take Longer than Expected

The expected completion date was pushed back from May 1 to June 10 after the crew found extensive damage to iron components in the lantern room, lighthouse keeper Chris Manning said Monday.

Edgartown Taps Tisbury Harbor Master to Replace Charlie Blair

The select board Monday voted to hire Gary Kovack, the current Tisbury harbor master and a former Edgartown police officer, to replace longtime harbor master Charlie Blair.

Putting the Fun in Fund-Raiser

Membership Down!, at the Portuguese American Club Tuesday night, will be this off-season’s last chance to enjoy the high-spirited, collaborative performance style of multi-skilled Island choreographer Abby Bender.

SSA Hires Executive Search Firm

The Steamship Authority board of governors voted Friday to hire Faststream Recruitment to conduct an executive search for the next general manager.

Oak Bluffs Enacts New Mooring Wait-List Fee

Starting in December, the town will charge a fee for people who want to remain on the waitlist for moorings in Lagoon Pond, said harbor master Emily deBettencourt.

Sail into Imagination Contest

The Steamship Authority is accepting entries for its 10th annual Sail into Imagination art contest for students in grades K‐12.

Vineyarders Represent Falmouth Academy at Science Fair

Four students from the Vineyard attending Falmouth Academy earned top honors at the Region V Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair.

Neighbors Oppose Boat Shop Proposal

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission last week began its long-delayed public hearing on Rico’s Boat Service.

Firefighters Put Out Brush Fire at Quansoo

The fire was caused by someone who was having a fire on the beach that later spread to the grass, said Chilmark fire Jeremy Bradshaw.

Boys & Girls Club Building Project Begins MVC Review

The Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club is seeking permission to build a nearly 22,000-square-foot clubhouse in Edgartown as the organization runs out of room at its current campus. 

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