When Edgartown voters gather at the recently-restored Old Whaling Church Tuesday for town meeting, they will weigh in on issues ranging from a new fire station to a proposed ban on miniature liquor bottles.
Edgartown Fire Department
2017
March 9, 2017
The Edgartown fire department knocked down a Thursday afternoon fire that seriously damaged a Katama home.
January 29, 2017
The Newes from America was closed after a Saturday night fire drew an all-out response from firefighters. It was the second in three days, but Edgartown fire chief Peter Shemeth said the fires are unrelated.
2016
September 7, 2016
Edgartown firefighters responded in force Wednesday evening to a small electrical fire at a home on Simpson’s Lane. The homeowner later thanked the town for a quick response.
January 23, 2016
Firefighters and emergency personnel faced high winds and driving snow Saturday at a garage fire in Edgartown.
2015
December 2, 2015
Edgartown firefighters responded Wednesday to a smoky, stubborn house fire at 38 Pinehurst Road. Smoke drifted out of roof vents and open windows as firefighters searched for the source.
July 7, 2015
The Fourth of July holiday weekend proved a busy time for Island first responders, who responded to several calls, including a fire in a downtown Edgartown restaurant Saturday morning.
