Aquinnah Voters Okay Lighthouse Land Purchase

Aquinnah voters approved the $32,000 purchase of a half acre of land for relocation of the Gay Head Light while moving quickly through a special town meeting agenda Tuesday night.
Forty-four voters gathered at the old town hall unanimously approved 16 out of 18 agenda items, but paused for discussion about the proposal to purchase land for the lighthouse relocation effort.
Selectman chairman Beverly Wright said the lot is one of three where the town might relocate the lighthouse.

West Tisbury Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Bylaw

As the state prepares to award medical marijuana dispensary permits sometime next year, West Tisbury voters overwhelmingly approved a zoning bylaw to regulate the facilities at a special town meeting Tuesday night.

The bylaw allows dispensaries in the mixed business and light industrial districts in town via a special permit process. The zoning board of appeals will be the permitting authority.

A total of 164 voters turned out to the special session. Moderator F. Patrick Gregory presided over the 12-article warrant, most of which was approved.

Forums Shine Spotlight on Martha's Vineyard Museum Move

Preliminary plans for the Martha’s Vineyard Museum’s move to Vineyard Haven will be the subject of community forums beginning next week.

The forums run for two weeks starting Wednesday at the Chilmark Library at 5:30 p.m.

35 Authier Avenue, Vineyard Haven

Located on a quiet dead-end street and just a stroll to downtown Vineyard Haven, this charming cape-style home has everything you need. Built in 2000, the structure is solid with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Fun and Games at New Museum Exhibit

Historic toys and games are chronicled in the Martha’s Vineyard Museum’s new exhibit, Toys.

Swine and Dine Event Returns

Pig lovers unite, it is time for the second year of Swine and Dine celebration on the Vineyard.

Sense of Wonder Art Classes

Sense of Wonder Creations art classes for kids ages 5 to 14 are about to start up again. Classes meet weekly after school and are geared toward various ages groups — Mondays, high school; Tuesdays, first and second grade; Wednesdays, sixth through eighth grade; Thursdays, third through fifth grade.

Play Date With IMP

A play date with the IMPers is on tap at the Base at Alex’s Place at the YMCA on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Lauding the Libraries

Congratulations to Island libraries. The Library Journal is out with its annual ratings and both the Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury libraries are ranked among the best in the country.

Whippoorwill Farm Sale This Saturday

The bountiful harvest continues at Whippoorwill Farm in West Tisbury. On Saturday, Nov. 9, for $25, you can get an overflowing paper bag filled with beets, lettuce, broccoli, squash and many other autumn vegetables.

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