Chilmark Town Column: March 14

Beware the ides of March.

Community Concerns over State Forest Restoration and The Return of the Pinkletinks

A plan to cut acres of white pine trees in the State Forest that is backed by Vineyard ecologists and firefighters was met with stiff resistance from Islanders this week. And the first pinkletinks of the season have been heard on the Vineyard. You can hear them too.

Island Cinema Leaders Take Center Stage at Newsroom Talk

Leaders of the Island film community offered insights about the industry and discussed the state of film on the Island at the latest edition of Tuesdays in the Newsroom.

Please Adopt Us: March 14

We’re happy to report that Star, a Shih Tzu, has gone to his new forever home. Congratulations sweet boy.

High School Program Empowers Teens to Take a Stand

Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School's SWEAR program brings together male and female students to engage in important conversations about sexual aggression and consent.

Court report: Week Ending March 14

The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending March 7

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $332,820 for the business week ending on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending March 7

Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission purchased Moshup Trail in Aquinnah from Otis Peter Jeffers III for $5355 on March 5.

Vineyarder Shines on Next Level Chef

Six years ago Ryan Scanlon was a Vineyard teenager working summers at Alchemy restaurant in Edgartown. Now the 22-year-old chef is appearing on national television as a contestant on Next Level Chef.

Stonewall Beach Homeowners Look to Navigate Erosion’s Effects

Three homeowners on Stonewall Beach have proposed an ambitious plan to move their houses inland while also bolstering the steep, deteriorating cliff.

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