Please Adopt Us: Nov. 15

This week’s adoption news is that Chip the kitten has found her forever home. Congratulations Chip.

Post-Season Accolades for Cross Country and Girls Soccer Stars

Paul Steyer and Emma Squire will represent the Vineyard as individual runners in the cross country state finals, and Elleanor Mone and Reese Malowski also earned first team Eastern Mass. all-star status.

Student Helps Break the Silence Around Addiction

Annabelle Metell, a senior at the regional high school, has organized a walk for Saturday called Break the Silence, which aims to help loved ones of those struggling with addiction.

Neighborhood Rallies Against Proposed Sale of CAI Building

The Woods Hole home of CAI is for sale and a local group is trying to raise the necessary funds to keep the radio station in its current location.

Aquinnah Voters Approve Full Warrant at Special Town Meeting

Aquinnah voters approved all seven articles on the warrant at a special town meeting Tuesday, allocating nearly $352,000 for town projects.

Chilmark Town Column: November 15

I’m not sure why, but it’s been the week for fragmented and disjointed conversations.

Whooping Cough Case Reported

A case of pertussis, more commonly known as “whooping cough,” has been reported on the Island, according to the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative.

Tisbury to Shift Taxes on Commercial Properties as Residential Values Soar

Commercial property owners in Tisbury will be getting bigger tax bills, after the select board voted Tuesday to shift 5 per cent of the town’s $40 million tax levy from residential to commercial real estate.

Tisbury Solar Plans Get a Big Boost

Solar panels are coming to the Tisbury Senior Center, and a grant from an Island firm will add battery storage for the rooftop array.

A Lost Ring Leads to a Memorable Connection

A few weeks ago, the Edgartown police department received a call from Ezia Leach who said she found a gold ring in the wharf parking lot. The ring was studded with three emerald diamonds attached to a red ribbon.

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