Edgartown Sets New OSV Limits for Chappy

The Edgartown conservation commission Wednesday voted to allow no more than 200 vehicles at a time on the Trustees’ Leland and Wasque parcels, and no more than 30 on the Cape Pogue trails.

Insectivores

Spring is well underway, when many insectivores (birds that eat insects) arrive. And have they ever arrived.

Holy Mackerel!

What else can you say about the arrival of a famed fish? Known for its brilliant and beautiful coloration, mackerel are also admired for their historic abundance and one-time ease of harvesting.

Please Adopt Us: May 17

Our pets of the week this week are Rocco and Meadow, adorable and very friendly Guinea Pigs.

Land Bank Revenues: Week ending May 10

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $180,550 for the business week ending on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Fragrant Follies

I have yet to resist the temptation to wear long underwear.

Former Principal Returns to Lead Edgartown School

John Stevens will head Edgartown School on an interim basis, with the school’s longtime guidance counselor Deborah DeBettencourt becoming assistant principal.

East Chop Bluff Work Could Start Next Year

In a presentation to the select board Tuesday, Tighe & Bond, the company in charge of the East Chop revetment and coastal bank restoration project, anticipated that construction could start September 2025 and potentially end in May 2027. 

Aquinnah Town Meeting Creates Affordable Housing Trust

Aquinnah voters Tuesday also approved the town's $7.1 million budget and backed funding for town building repairs.

Oak Bluffs to Honor Dennis daRosa

The Oak Bluffs Association will honor the memory of Dennis daRosa on May 26 with a plaque to be unveiled at the information booth at the foot of Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs.

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