The Martha’s Vineyard Commission has taken steps to preserve the historic character of several West Tisbury roadways.Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to designate Pine Hill, Red Coat...
In just one week, a fledgling campaign to revive two historic movie theatres has raised more than a third of its $1 million goal.Mark Snider, an Edgartown hotelier who last week announced the...
For decades, Farm Pond in Oak Bluffs has been closed to shellfishing, as excessive nitrogen and bacteria accumulated in the salt water.Largely cut off from the sea, the 42-acre pond, known to many by...
The Edgartown historic commission is beginning to test public support for an expansion of the town historic district.A survey has been mailed to 284 people who own property in an area marked for...
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission will choose a new director from a pool of 33 candidates.A nationwide search that concluded last week received a “good response” from applicants,...
The Denniston House will remain standing for now, after a vote this week stalls a request to demolish the former African American church.On Wednesday the Oak Bluffs historical commission voted to...
An Island hotelier has announced ambitious plans to restore two historic Vineyard movie theatres to their former glory.Mark Snider, owner of the Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown and the founder...
The manager of the Martha’s Vineyard Airport has a new contract that comes with a big salary increase.The airport commission voted late last week to renew Sean Flynn’s contract through...
The developer of a proposed subdivision on Mullen Way in Edgartown has resubmitted plans to the town planning board, cutting the total number of lots from 10 to nine.Despite the adjustment, the board...
A proposal to bring trolley service to Oak Bluffs saw enthusiastic support from selectmen this week.Starting this summer, tour operator Scott Dario wants to give 45-minute trolley tours of the down-...
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