Selectmen Back Plan to Open Moshup Trail Views

A draft project aimed at opening up more scenic views along Moshup Trail won the backing of the Aquinnah select board at their meeting Tuesday, pending permits.

Aquinnah Gives Go-Ahead to Chilmark School HVAC Project

The Aquinnah select board moved to advance two regional projects Tuesday: the creation of a Martha’s Vineyard housing bank and the replacement of Chilmark School’s HVAC system.

Charges Follow Monday Rollover Crash

An Edgartown woman is facing charges after a rollover accident Monday afternoon at the corner of Barnes and West Tisbury Roads sent three people to the hospital.

Draft Housing Bank Article Begins Circulating

A draft warrant article to create a Martha’s Vineyard housing bank is now being circulated in the six Island towns for possible inclusion at annual town meetings next spring.

Shotgun Season Opens for Deer Hunting

The two-week shotgun hunting season for deer began 30 minutes before sunrise Monday on Martha’s Vineyard, as bright orange attire is again in vogue at properties across the Island.

Covid Cases Inch Upward Slightly

Covid-19 case counts on Martha’s Vineyard continued to see a slight upward trend last week, with 19 confirmed positive cases reported by the Island boards of health in their weekly report issued Monday.

Holiday Happenings Are Ready to Roll

Move over turkey, Santa is coming to town. This week the tide turns to reindeer, holiday music and tree decorating.

Restoration Work Atop East Chop Light Nears Completion

Restoration work has been under way this fall atop the East Chop Lighthouse, the familiar beacon perched on Telegraph Hill that has guided mariners since 1878.

Vineyarders Run to Remember at 5K for KJ

A little cold couldn’t stop supporters of the Vineyard cross country team Saturday, as dozens braved a windy 5K at the high school course for the 16th annual 5K for KJ.

Mars

We’ve missed the red planet Mars. For much of this year until late summer, Mars hung high in our southern and southwestern sky in the evening.

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