Eversource Holds Community Conversation

Eversource is hosting a Community Conversation event on May 3 to inform Vineyard residents of a new project and seek community feedback.

Chilmark Approves Housing Bank Article at Town Meeting

The proposed Island-wide housing bank took another step forward when Chilmark became the fifth town to give it a thumbs up at its annual town meeting Monday night.

Recount Confirms Gail Barmakian Winner in Oak Bluffs Select Board Race

Gail Barmakian’s close win on election night for Oak Bluffs select board stands after Monday morning’s recount confirmed her victory over Dion Alley with a recount vote of 505-503.

Drug Bust Leads to Heroin Trafficking Charges

An Oak Bluffs man has been charged with heroin trafficking following a drug bust last week, Tisbury police said in a statement.

MV Salads Owner Plans New Store In Heart of Edgartown

The distinctive Greek revival building at 15 Church Street in Edgartown that was formerly the office of Mindoro Real Estate will soon host a new business.

Volunteers Young and Old Fan Out for Earth Day Beach Cleanup

Bands of hardy volunteers of all ages hit the beaches around the Island Saturday for the 30th annual Earth Day beach day cleanup. It marked the 30th year for the event, sponsored by the Vineyard Conservation Society.

Town Officials Begin High School Formula Talks

More than a dozen officials from all six Island towns gathered Wednesday to begin developing an intermunicipal cost-sharing agreement to rebuild or replace the aging school.

Turf Opponents Urge Planning Board to Require Grass Fields

Passionate opponents of the plan to use artificial turf as the centerpiece of an athletics field overhaul at the regional high school had their turn before the Oak Bluffs planning board Thursday.

Building Inspections Rise Steeply in West Tisbury

West Tisbury is seeing a sharp increase in requests for building inspections, town inspector Joe Tierney told the select board Wednesday.

Tisbury Hikes Mooring, Dockage Fees

Mooring rental fees in Vineyard Haven are going up by 10 per cent, following a unanimous vote Wednesday by the town select board.

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