Bus Owners Pledge to Deliver Students

But Superintendent Cash Has Doubts; ‘Unprofessional and
Irresponsible,' He Says of Island Transport

By CHRIS BURRELL

One week after accusing Vineyard school leaders of destroying a
20-year business relationship, Island Transport vice president Scott
Dario abruptly reversed gears yesterday, saying his bus company is now
ready to honor its contract and roll the buses when school opens in just
three weeks.

But the about-face gesture may be too late for the schools'
top administrator.

Postscript to Possible Dreams: Added Prize Raises Final Total

By ALEXIS TONTI

In an unexpected turn following the annual Possible Dreams Auction,
one donor decided to offer two Vineyard residents the chance to buy the
dream that just last Monday slipped through their fingers.

At least one homeowner in downtown Oak Bluffs has figured out a way to solve the summer parking crunch. Rather than rack up more parking tickets, Ralph Nelson and his family are sacrificing yard space in order to park cars.

Old land use battles were a silent backdrop last week when the
Martha's Vineyard Commission had its first look at a new bank
project now planned for the site of the former Nobnocket garage in
Vineyard Haven.

School Committee Meets Tonight; Bus Company Threat Is the Topic

By CHRIS BURRELL

Faced with a school bus company that wants to back out of its
contract to transport Island schoolchildren, school leaders are expected
tonight to issue a stern warning to Island Transport Inc. if they
don't roll the buses come September.

"It's a breach of contract as far as we're
concerned," Vineyard schools superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash told
the Gazette yesterday.

Aquinnah Officials Ask for Public Input on How to Raise Revenues,
Hold Taxes

By JULIA WELLS

How to boost revenues without raising property taxes in the second
smallest town in the commonwealth - Aquinnah selectmen will tackle
the topic at a public meeting this week.

The selectmen voted to schedule the special session during their
regular board meeting last week.

A fleet of 11 of the world's most famous sailboats converged
on Edgartown harbor this weekend for the annual 12-Metre regatta.

Interim Manager at Woods Hole Started Out at the Ticket Window

By JULIA WELLS
Gazette Senior Writer

His first summer job was in a hardware store where he learned how to
fix screen doors.

Today at age 53, Wayne Lamson has been called on to fix something
bigger than a screen door - way bigger - but those who know
the soft-spoken, highly capable Steamship Authority treasurer think he
is more than up to the job.

For the fifth time in three decades, this week Mr. Lamson stepped in
as interim general manager of the SSA.

New Ferry's Design: Last Call for Comment

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By ALEXIS TONTI

It's Not My Job to Monitor Compliance, Oak Bluffs Building
Inspector Tells Board

By CHRIS BURRELL

Oak Bluffs selectmen said they wanted clarity, but Tuesday
night's meeting with building inspector Richard Mavro shed almost
no new light on how the replacement of a small garage on the North Bluff
mushroomed into a three-story building.