Edgartown's senior statesman Fred B. Morgan Jr. closed a chapter for the town Tuesday afternoon when the longtime selectman announced he will step down from his leadership post after nearly 31 years of public service.
Junk Cars Remain on Eve of Deadline
By MANDY LOCKE
One day shy of the deadline to rid 172 battered automobiles from
Edgartown's unofficial junkyard, the property is still littered
with nearly 140 junk cars, dozens of kitchen appliances, countless tires
and even a dilapidated doghouse.
"This is a difficult situation for everyone. The town wants it
cleaned up; we want it cleaned up. Everyone's been working in good
faith," said Benjamin Hall Jr., attorney for his parents'
60-acre subdivision off Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road.
Health Survey Seeks Broad Profile of Medical Needs to Strengthen
Delivery of Care to All Islanders
By JULIA WELLS
Gazette Senior Writer
Marking the first-ever study of its kind on the Island, a
wide-ranging scientific health survey will be launched this winter that
is aimed at developing a comprehensive health report for the Vineyard.
Vineyarders Join Faiths to Offer Holiday Thanks
By NIS KILDEGAARD
"For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky
and sea," read Varian Cassat from her place at the pulpit, and the
congregation sent its response echoing from the high ceilings of Grace
Church: "We thank you, God."
The litany of gratitude found its cadence and continued:
"For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our
friends:"
"We thank you, God."
Diana Reilly's cookbook calls for 30 pounds of vinyl, two
turntables, a mini disco ball and a fistful of blue marbles. For Scott
Hershowitz, the concoction is a little more bizarre: two conga drums, a
twisty little mallet, a roll of duct tape and two elastic strands beaded
with camel toenails.
Travis Tuck, metal sculptor, died on Monday evening in the company
of a band of close friends. Mr. Tuck, 59, of Vineyard Haven, was the
Island's most celebrated artisan. He made weather vanes of copper
and bronze, but saying that doesn't come close to describing the
many facets of either his artistry or his personality.
Tisbury Leaders Threaten to Cut Wastewater Engineers on Costs
By JONATHAN BURKE
Tisbury selectmen, faced with an unexpected near doubling in fees
from their wastewater engineers, this week bluntly threatened to drop
the Earth Tech firm and seek another.
The Edgartown planning board this week blocked construction of a
massive residence on Chappaquiddick, a 10,000-square-foot home slotted
for an exposed bluff overlooking Wasque. Tuesday night's vote on a
special permit - three in favor and two against - fell one
shy of the needed four-vote majority.
Football Team Rides Road to Super Bowl Through Nantucket
By BRETT FERRY
The 9-1 Martha's Vineyard football team will fly to Nantucket
tomorrow to battle the 6-3 Whalers, aiming to secure an undefeated
league record - and with it a spot in the state playoffs -
even as they try to win a fourth consecutive Island Cup. Kickoff is 1
p.m. at Nantucket High School.
