Island fishermen harvested around 2,500 fewer bushels this year, though local scallopers and fishmongers say it wasn’t all bad news for the fishery, as a lower harvest on- and off-Island prevented the precipitous drop in scallop prices that occurred last year.

I support Article 87 — Large Events in Residential Neighborhoods — that is scheduled for vote at town meeting on April 9.

I note with sadness the passing of Cong. Bill Delahunt. He was a true friend of Vineyard.

Do you value living where you know that your home, backyard,and neighborhood can be free of noise, lights, dust, heavy trucks and fumes?

A great tree fell / the other day / opening up a / new patch of sky / in town.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $101,400 for the business week ending on Friday, March 29, 2024.

If you’re preference is for a cat come meet Benny, an eight-years-old, ragdoll mix with light blue eyes.

From the April 2, 1948 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:

Kris Chvatal, Bill Cleary, Emma Green-Beach and K. Mark Leonard are running for the two three-year terms. The seats have been held by Ms. Green-Beach, the current board chair, and Jason Balboni, who decided to not run for reelection.

Short-term rental restrictions, a change in town energy policy and $1.8 million in library renovations all top the warrant for West Tisbury annual town meeting next week.