Aidan Pollard

Islanders Join National Roe v. Wade Protest

A sizable crowd gathered on the steps of the Edgartown courthouse Tuesday afternoon to protest the draft Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade that had been leaked the night before, reverberating around the nation and sparking protests.

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Wider Sidewalks, Parallel Parking: Circuit Avenue Debuts New Streetscape

Just in time for the 2022 summer season, the $1.64 million Circuit avenue portion of the Oak Bluffs streetscape project is open for business.

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Emily deBettencourt Named Acting Oak Bluffs Harbor Master

At the first in-person regular select board meeting in two years Tuesday night, Oak Bluffs christened the newly renovated town hall’s meeting room with the appointment of a new acting harbor master.

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Progress Pride Flag to Fly in Oak Bluffs

The LGBTQ+ progress pride flag will fly over Oak Bluffs for two weeks in June to coincide with pride month, following a select board discussion Tuesday.

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Recount Confirms Gail Barmakian Winner in Oak Bluffs Select Board Race

Gail Barmakian’s close win on election night for Oak Bluffs select board stands after Monday morning’s recount confirmed her victory over Dion Alley with a recount vote of 505-503.

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Turf Opponents Urge Planning Board to Require Grass Fields

Passionate opponents of the plan to use artificial turf as the centerpiece of an athletics field overhaul at the regional high school had their turn before the Oak Bluffs planning board Thursday.

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Airport Seeks Proposals for Business Park Expansion

For the first time in two decades, the airport business park is expanding, with bid packages out seeking proposals for previously undeveloped land.

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Oak Bluffs Approves Wastewater Expansion

With a number of big spending items and the pivotal housing bank question before them, Oak Bluffs voters opted for unity over division at their at annual town meeting Tuesday night.

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Vision Fellowships Expand, Hosting New Energy Positions

The Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowship announced seven scholarships this week, and two new fellowship positions.

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SSA Bill Comes Under More Fire on Both Islands

A bill to amend the Steamship Authority enabling act came under sharp criticism from county leaders on the Vineyard and Nantucket in a rare meeting between the two Islands early this week.

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