Hello Olivia

Priscilla Fereira De Sousa and Victor G. Pereira Lopes, of Edgartown, announce the birth of daughter, Olivia Fereira Lopes, born on April 23.

Edgartown Outlines Potential Rules for Chappy Oversand Vehicles

The draft regulations proposed no more than 200 oversand vehicles at a time on the Leland and Wasque properties, and no more than 30 on the Cape Pogue trails.

Welcome Leia

Elizabeth Francis and Ramon Espino, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Leia Ward Francis-Espino, born on April 15.

Chappy Town Column: April 26

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12. But don’t wait for the calendar to tell you when to do something special for your mom.

Tisbury Town Administrator to Retire, Town Eyes Succession Plan

Tisbury town administrator John (Jay) Grande will not be seeking reappointment to a fourth term when his contract is up next March.

Liquor Stores Look to Sell Off Nips Ahead of New Ban

Miniature liquor bottles will no longer be sold on Martha’s Vineyard starting next week, with a ban on the so-called “nips” set to go into effect starting May 1. 

Steamship Works to Improve Communication on Ferry Cancellations

At the ferry line’s board of governors meeting Tuesday, Steamship staff said they were increasing the number of employees who can green light cancellations, expanding the call center hours and making other attempts to improve communication with customers about the status of ferries.

Spring Sports Heat Up Despite Chilly Weather

With April vacation in the books, spring sports at the high school are at full sail as the Vineyard’s student athletes battle in their divisions across the water, diamond, court, field and track.

Oak Bluffs Calls Summer Town Meeting

The select board Tuesday voted to hold a special town meeting on June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Oak Bluffs Elementary School to reauthorize two borrowing articles that were approved at the 2022 annual town meeting. 

Maida Takes Chilmark Select Board Race

Chilmark landscaper, caretaker and former fishmonger Jeffrey Maida won a race for town select board on Wednesday night, narrowly beating out William Meegan by a vote of 267 to 222.

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