National Guard detachments will arrive at the Martha's Vineyard Airport soon to help strengthen security operations.
Acting Gov. Jane Swift announced this week that National Guardsmen will be sent to several airports across the state.
New Bedford Ferry Divides Selectmen
Vineyard Leaders Order SSA Governor to Return for Further
Consultations Before Final Decision on Fast Ferry
By JULIA WELLS
Gazette Senior Writer
For the second time in a month, a large group of Vineyard selectmen
this week wavered on the subject of high-speed ferry service out of New
Bedford, asking the Island Steamship Authority governor to meet with
them one more time before he makes any decision on a trial fast ferry
project.
Frank M. Fenner Jr. is Chilmark's newest selectman. He was
elected overwhelmingly into office, winning 58 per cent of the vote in
Wednesday's special election. He fills the unexpired term left
vacant by the late Herbert Hancock. With 273 votes, he handily beat
candidates Marc Villa (169 votes) and Elizabeth Pickett-Gray (24). There
were 467 votes cast, and one blank ballot.
The popular low-cost excursion fares for Vineyard residents on
Steamship Authority ferries are now slated for major change, if a
proposal by boat line managers is approved next month.
New Bedford SSA Suit Goes to Trial
By JULIA WELLS
A federal judge ruled last week that a lawsuit between the city of
New Bedford and the Steamship Authority can go to trial, although the
judge imposed a set of strict limits that will block any plan by the
Whaling City to turn the case into a giant legal fishing expedition.
First Fall Northeaster Buffets Vineyard With Heavy Rains and
Blustery Winds
By JOSHUA SABATINI
A late September northeaster hit the Island Saturday and lingered
through the weekend, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds and generally
upsetting Vineyard life.
The fall fishing derby was effectively put on hold by the high
winds, which kept boats at their moorings. Only seven fish were weighed
on Sunday, and just four Monday morning.
Comsog Fall Festival Celebrates Harvest Time on the Island
By ALEXIS TONTI
Sunday was a cold and blustery day, coming at the end of that kind
of weekend, gray all around. Because of all that grayness, the bright
sign stood out even more. Red lettering against a yellow background:
COMSOG Fall Festival, 12-3, Free Soup.
Tomorrow is election day in Chilmark. Three candidates are running
for the seat left vacant by the death of selectman Herbert Hancock this
spring. Polls at the Chilmark Community Center will be open from noon to
8 p.m.
The three candidates come from varied backgrounds. Elizabeth
Pickett-Gray owns the Pickett House on South Road, and has never before
held town office.
It's already being called the "drop-and-go"
approach. Eager to make the transit hub in West Tisbury center look more
like just another bus stop, town and transit leaders this week agreed to
trim the amount of time that buses linger on the village main street.
US Airways Express Stops Island Flights After Oct. 15; Carrier Cites
Increased Costs
By JOSHUA SABATINI
US Airways Express, in its fifth year of servicing the Island,
announced Monday that Oct. 15 will be its last day operating out of the
Vineyard airport.
