Yes to Town Tennis Committee

Recent reports have highlighted select issues from the debate regarding the administration of tennis in Chilmark that is up for vote on April 23 at town meeting.

Where Will We Walk

Where will we walk / When the beach has gone / Pushed back into / some pickle balled court / or swimming pool / Undermined it slides / into the next wave break.

Solar Projects Remain in Holding Pattern

Since 2022, Eversource has been telling customers on the Vineyard that the utility company cannot take on any solar projects larger than 15 kilowatts — and in some instances 25 kilowatts — while it plans to beef up a Falmouth substation that services the Island.

Renewal

From the April 19, 1985 edition by Richard Reston: A few random thoughts while having breakfast this morning.

Chilmark Voters to Weigh in on Tennis Debate at Town Meeting

A long-simmering controversy about the use and management of Chilmark’s town tennis courts will come before voters at annual town meeting next week, where residents will also weigh in on upping the short-term rental tax, a variety of funding articles and a nearly $14.5 million budget. 

False Fire Alarms Ring Around Edgartown

At about 8:35 a.m., firefighters received three alarms simultaneously at the Edgartown Stop & Shop, Edgartown School and Vineyard Golf Club, said fire chief Alex Schaeffer. 

Vineyard Haven Town Column: April 19

Did any Islanders run in the Boston Marathon? The winners were Helen Obiri of Kenya and Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia.

Celebrate Earth Day by Going Outside

Monday is Earth Day, number 54 since it began in 1970, and so it is appropriate to push off from indoor activities and turn one’s eyes to dirt and grass, sky and sea.

Earth Day Beach Clean Up

The 32nd annual Vineyard Conservation Society Earth Day beach clean-up takes place Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Budgeting Mishap Could Lead to Tisbury Override

A pair of newly-discovered bookkeeping snafus have sent Tisbury officials scrambling to reduce a $1.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override vote at the annual town meeting May 28.

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