Chilmark Town Column: Week of April 19

It’s hard to believe Basil Welch has been gone since 2011. What’s even harder to believe is that, if he were still with us, he would have celebrated his 100th birthday on April 16.

Atlantic Drive Reopens

After being closed for months due to winter storm damage, Atlantic Drive, which runs parallel to South Beach, is open to traffic again.

Land Bank Hires New Goat Herder

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank has hired Mississippi based farmer Winston Bell as the new manager of the organization’s goat grazing program, according to land bank ecologist Julie Russell.

One Becomes Three During Rabbi Sabbatical

Rabbi Caryn Broitman, who leads the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, began her sabbatical in early 2024. For continued leadership, the synagogue invited a trio of local female spiritual leaders to share the duties of weekly Shabbats and Passover services.

Oak Bluffs Housing Project Pulled During MVC Review

Developer Robert Sawyer has withdrawn his proposal to demolish a historic home and build an apartment building just days after the project was initially reviewed by the Martha's Vineyard Commission.

West Tisbury Votes for Grass Fields

West Tisbury voters overwhelmingly stated their preference for natural grass for the regional high school athletic fields in a pair of votes at the annual town election Thursday.

Judge Overturns Former Fire Chief's Bail Ruling

A Dukes County Superior Court judge reduced the bail this week for John Rose, who is accused of videotaping a woman without her consent.

All Smiles at Edgartown Stop & Shop Ribbon Cutting

After two years of construction and nearly a decade of planning, Edgartown Stop & Shop officially cut the ribbon for their newly renovated Upper Main street location.

Crescent Moon in Gemini

The crescent moon appears in the southwestern sky this weekend. Tonight the moon is in the zodiacal constellation Taurus. It moves through the zodiacal constellation Gemini over the weekend. These are the last you'll see of these two winter constellations. The two now hug the western sky and set not too long after the sun. This is a time to look forward to the constellations of spring.

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