ACE MV Offers Sustainability Classes

ACE MV is collaborating with Northeastern University to offer a series of classes on-Island dedicated to Sustainability: Addressing the Challenges.

Barn Owls to Winter Wrens; Christmas Bird Count Results Are in

This year’s annual Christmas Bird Count participants, 65 in the field and 29 watching their feeders, found more birds than we had in recent years.

Immigration Information

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edgartown hosts an information session on President Obama’s new immigration policies on Monday, Feb. 23, beginning at 6 p.m.

Focus on Friendships

Jim Ross from the ARC of Massachusetts is the guest speaker at this month’s meeting of the Island Parents Advisory Council on Special Education.

Sledding Weather Invites Reflections

This is the first winter in a while with proper amounts of long-lasting snow to please the young sledding crowd.

Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 9 to Feb. 15

Stephen N. Serio purchased 28 Pine street in Edgartown from Matt Dyroff for $1,410,000 on Feb. 12.

Menemsha Fishmonger Sees Hope for Future in Blue Mussel Farm

The Vineyard’s first offshore blue mussel farm has a new owner with a long-term vision for the local fishing industry. Stanley Larsen, owner of Menemsha Fish Market, recently took over a shellfish grant for the continued operation of the aquaculture farm.

Pancakes and Percussion for Mardi Gras

Because of the weather forecast, the West Tisbruy Congregational Church has canceled its fifth annual Mardi Gras pancake supper and party that was planned for Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Steamship Authority Plans Special Public Meeting on the Vineyard

In an effort to improve communication with Islanders, the Steamship Authority will hold a special public meeting Tuesday, March 10, at the regional high school’s performing arts center.

Tisbury Regroups, Plans to Reapply for School Renovation Funding

As part of an effort to address a deteriorating school building and a growing student population, the Tisbury school committee will apply again for state funding to renovate the Tisbury school.

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