Tisbury Planning Board Seeks Interim Member

The Tisbury planning board is short one member after Elaine Miller resigned last month. The board is advertising for Tisbury residents willing to serve the rest of Ms. Miller’s five-year term.

Court Report: Week Ending Sept. 20

The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.

African American Heritage Trail Dedicates New Site in Oak Bluffs

On Sunday, the African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard is highlighting Ambler B. Wormley, a World War I veteran and gas station proprietor who lived in Oak Bluffs.

Steamship Authority Pauses New Website

After more than two years of development, the Steamship Authority’s long-delayed new website has been put on hold until a new reservations system is in place.

Rare Tarpon Caught Off Chappaquiddick

Halifax fisherman Richard Mann was aiming for a derby fish, but hooked a 6-foot tarpon Sunday.

SSA General Manager Will Step Down

Steamship Authority general manager Bob Davis announced Tuesday he will step down in October 2025 to take an advisory role at the boat line. Mr. Davis gave a tearful goodbye to the public and staff at the monthly meeting of the board of governors, held on Nantucket.

Council on Aging Hosts Focus Groups

The up-Island council on aging is planning a series of focus groups in the coming weeks to hear feedback from residents about aging on Martha’s Vineyard. The sessions are open to all.

Cottage City Oysters Founder Publishes New Book

After more than a decade of tending oysters, Dan Martino is ready to pass his knowledge on to the next crop of farmers. 

Leslie’s Pharmacy to Close This Month

The family-run pharmacy and corner store announced Saturday that it has stopped placing any new orders in anticipation of closing on Sept. 28.

MVC Seeks Changes for State Forest

Staff planner Dan Doyle told commissioners last week that an MVC-led task group has been meeting to develop improvement plans that take into account both the forest’s ecological health and the safety of human communities that surround and use it.

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