Chilmark Moves Ahead on Dock Project, Has Questions on Affordable Housing

The Chilmark select board is mulling how to put up its portion of the funds for Menemsha commercial dock improvements, has questions on an affordable housing project, and approved a three-year contract for the fire chief.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending July 29

Floyd A.B. Rance 3rd and Stephanie R. Tavares-Rance purchased 70 Washington avenue in Oak Bluffs from Brendan J. Maseda, Wayne S. Cobb, Maryln Manning and William R. Manning for $902,000 on July 25.

Migration Miracles

In late July adult shorebirds that nested successfully arrive, having left their fledglings alone on the Arctic tundra.

Amber Snails

David Stanwood is a man of music and, of late, mollusks.

Welcome Relief

While Monday's rain was not nearly enough, it was a welcome relief.

Sharks Arrive Early on South Beach

A trio of shark sightings near South Beach has pulled swimmers out of the water over the last few days.

Cook the Vineyard Puts Focus on Black Food Writers

After a lunch of fried chicken with blueberries, peaches, black-eyed peas and honey at the Vineyard Gazette Media Group Cook the Vineyard event on Tuesday at Atria restaurant in Edgartown, two Black culinarians redefined the meaning of food writing.

Health Officials Ready to Respond if Monkeypox Lands on Vineyard

There have been no reported cases of monkeypox on Martha's Vineyard so far, but Island public health officials are gearing up to respond to a potential outbreak as the virus spreads around the country.

Inkwell Beach Yoga to Resume with Park Commission Approval

With a room full of supporters of the yoga group, parks commissioners Monday said concerns about the group as it has grown in popularity have been longstanding.

Island Running Club Offers Friendship — and Beer and Pizza —for Motivation

The group’s annual Amity Island 5k and fun run is slated for this Sunday, August 7.

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