State Prioritizes Vineyard Marijuana Access in Wake of Closure

The Cannabis Control Commission said this week it plans to hold a meeting on the Vineyard to talk about transportation issues and regulations that make it difficult to get medical and recreational marijuana to Islanders. 

Oak Bluffs Celebrates New Wastewater Work

Oak Bluffs broke ground Thursday on a new wastewater treatment facility aimed at cutting down the amount of nitrogen flowing into nearby Lagoon Pond. 

Agricultural Society Chooses Winning Fair Poster

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society has chosen a painting by Traeger di Pietro as the winning entry for this year's fair poster contest. The 162nd annual agricultural fair takes place August 15 to 18.

Mercury, Mars and Saturn

There are three visible planets in the early morning sky.

Minnesingers Return for Spring Show

Fresh from their Austrian tour last month, the Minnesingers take over the stage at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center this weekend for two concerts.

Billy Baloo, Miss Maybelline Return for Playhouse Summer Season

This summer, the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse is bringing back two productions that sold out last year: Miss Maybelline’s Nocturnal Flights of Fancy and the musical Billy Baloo.

Crew Shortages Could Affect Steamship Summer Schedules

An industry-wide shortage of maritime workers is hampering the Steamship Authority’s ability to recruit enough crew members for the upcoming season. 

Aquinnah Town Meeting To Tackle Rising Budget, Housing Fund

Aquinnah voters will consider funding for town building repairs, the creation of an affordable housing trust and a school debt exclusion when they head to the annual town meeting and election next week. 

With Summer Near, Trustees Bristle Over Proposed Chappy Limits

This week, The Trustees of Reservations, the nonprofit that manages the 16 miles of Chappy trails, publicly objected to proposed regulations from the Edgartown conservation commission, saying the rules are not aligned with state environment law and instead were formed with local politics in mind.

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From the May 12, 1967 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:

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