New ACE MV Session Underway

It’s not too late to register for Adult and Community Education of Martha’s Vineyard’s winter/spring session, now underway. Sign-ups are available the day of the class for a $10 late fee.

For course information and schedules, or more information on how to register, visit acemv.org, email Lynn Ditchfield at lynn@acemv.org or call 508-693-1033, ext. 240.

News Update: Monday, Jan. 23 - Aquinnah Woman Dead After Weekend Snowstorm

The Aquinnah woman who left home during a snowstorm Saturday night to check on a property she caretakes for and never returned likely died on her way back home, state police Sgt. Tom Medeiros said Monday morning.

Authorities believe the victim, Amanda Hutchinson, stopped to do some sewing at a detached garage apartment before she left her home on Evergreen Way to check on a house on Old South Road. Authorities believe Mrs. Hutchinson died of exposure to the cold upon her return home.

Israel Talk at the Vineyard Haven Library

In 2010, Rabbi Caryn B. Broitman spent a five-month sabbatical living in Israel with her family. On Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. she shares her experiences during a talk at the Vineyard Haven Public Library.

Rabbi Broitman has served the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center since 2003. She is a graduate of Harvard University, and was ordained as rabbi in 1991.

For more information, visit vhlibrary.org or call 508-696-4211.

Snow Blankets Island, Up to 9 Inches Possible

Martha’s Vineyard may receive up to 9 inches of snow before nightfall, the National Weather Service reports. Snowfall is likely to continue through 9 p.m., with accumulation decreasing after 6 p.m.

Several Island businesses are closed due to the weather, including State Road restaurant and Vineyard Haven Library.

Mill Pond Talk Rescheduled

A presentation about the future of Mill Pond, scheduled to take place at the West Tisbury Library on Saturday, Jan. 21, has been postponed to Jan. 28 due to illness. The time of the talk remains the same: 3:30 p.m.

President of the Sea Run Brook Trout Coalition Michael Hopper will visit the Island on that date to discuss the possibility and benefits of damming, versus dredging, the West Tisbury pond.

Memorial Service for Buddy Sylvia

A memorial service for Adelbert (Buddy) L. Sylvia of Edgartown will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Vineyard Haven, officiated by the Rev. Ellen Tatreau. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The above information has been updated from the notice that appeared in the print version of today’s Gazette.

Buddy died on Oct. 27. He was 78.

He is survived by his loving wife Gloria J. (King) Sylvia and a son, Gary Sylvia, of Edgartown. He was the father of the late Dennis W. Sylvia.

Edgartown Books

News Update: Friday, Jan. 20 - Edgartown Books Will Close

Bookstore owner David LeBreton confirmed Friday that he and his wife Ann will close the Main street Edgartown store this winter after 10 years in business.

“We want to move away from the bookselling business. It’s been a wonderful experience, and this just seemed like the right time,” Mr. LeBreton told the Gazette by telephone on Friday.

A For Rent sign went up in the window of Edgartown Books on Thursday; the LeBretons, who live in Dedham and Edgartown, own the building and intend to rent the space.

Mill Pond Talk Rescheduled

A presentation about the future of Mill Pond, scheduled to take place at the West Tisbury Library on Saturday, Jan. 21, has been postponed to Jan. 28 due to illness. The time of the talk remains the same: 3:30 p.m.

President of the Sea Run Brook Trout Coalition Michael Hopper will visit the Island on that date to discuss the possibility and benefits of damming, versus dredging, the West Tisbury pond.

Occupy Protestors gathered at Courthouse

News Update: Friday, Jan. 20 - Occupy Protestors Gather at Courthouse

Members of the Occupy Martha’s Vineyard movement gathered outside the Edgartown District Courthouse Friday, protesting the anniversary of the controversial Citizens United Supreme Court decision.

News Update: Friday, Jan. 20 - West Tisbury Will Vote on Roundabout Issue at Town Election

West Tisbury voters will get their chance to weigh in on the Oak Bluffs roundabout this spring. On Wednesday the board of selectmen voted to place a non-binding resolution about the issue on the town’s April election ballot.

“Should a roundabout be built at the blinker intersection?” the referendum asks.

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