Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Safe Boating Class

On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Coast Guard Auxiliary on Martha's Vineyard will be holding a new boating safety class called Suddenly in Command.

Island Grown Initiative Executive Director to Retire

Island Grown Initiative executive director Rebecca Haag, who spearheaded the creation of the Vineyard’s food equity network and IGI’s 2021 merger with the Island Food Pantry, has announced she will retire this spring.

SSA Headstart Reservations Open Jan. 16

Ferry customers whose vehicles are enrolled in the Steamship Authority’s 2024 Excursion and Preferred programs may make summer travel reservations beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, when the boat line opens its Headstart program for the Martha’s Vineyard route.

Island Christmas Trees Find New Life and Purpose

After the tinsel and lights have been put back into storage, Christmas trees on the Island are getting a second calling.

Finance Committee Calls for End of Turf Suit Spending

During its meeting Thursday evening, the Oak Bluffs finance committee agreed to send a letter to the planning board encouraging it not to use town funds to pursue the appeal.

Tisbury Town Accountant Retires

After more than 37 years with the town of Tisbury, accountant Suzanne Kennedy stepped down from her job last week.

Lagoon Pond Road Landowner Scales Back Plans

Michael Sawyer submitted new drawings for single-family homes on Lagoon Pond Road after his initial idea drew the ire of the town's historical commission.

MVC Resolves Disputed Oak Bluffs Demolition

Homeowners Eunu Chun and Lisa Kim sued the commission in 2022 after it denied their application to expand and winterize the property at 7 Arlington avenue.

High School Makes Plans for Preliminary Field Work

The high school has submitted an application to remove portions of its athletic facility in Oak Bluffs, taking a step forward in its plans to upgrade its fields while still engaged in a legal battle with the Oak Bluffs planning board.

Fundraiser Started After Island Paramedic Injured in Falmouth Fire

Jeffry Wagget, a fire lieutenant with Falmouth fire and rescue department and per diem paramedic with the Oak Bluffs fire department, was hurt at the Dec. 17 fire on Rivers Edge Road in Falmouth.

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