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Flurry of High School Spending Requests Rankles Some Towns

Repeated requests from the regional high school to spend unbudgeted funds have begun to raise eyebrows among some Island selectmen.

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Intervention Center Is Early Success Story

The Island Intervention Center that opened less than two years ago has already made inroads into mental health and substance abuse treatment on the Island.

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English Learner Graduates Celebrate Mastery of Language

In a small but joyful ceremony at the Oak Bluffs library Monday night, eight adult students graduated from a free, 10-week beginner English class. The library offered the course through grant funding.

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New England Cottontails Introduced on Noman's

Noman’s Land, the small uninhabited island south of the Vineyard, is now home to 13 New England cottontail rabbits as part of an experiment to re-establish the breed.

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Selectman Okay Use of Surplus Funds for High School Budget

Selectmen this week debated how much oversight they should have over two issues. One was the regional high school budget.

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Demolition of Historic House Comes Under Scrutiny

The demolition of a house believed to be one of the oldest homes in Vineyard Haven has stirred shock and confusion.

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As Dust Settles on Political Season, School Superintendent Reflects

It’s been a busy spring for superintendent Dr. Matthew D’Andrea, who has been stumping at town meetings from Edgartown to Aquinnah seeking support for two major capital projects.

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Ailing Building Contributes to Budget Overruns at High School

As the fiscal year nears an end, the high school is anticipating some $230,000 in budget overruns, school accountant Mark Friedman said this week.

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MVC Approves Undersea Cable for Vineyard Wind

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted Thursday to approve the undersea cables that will transmit electricity from a giant wind farm off the Vineyard. The approval comes with conditions.

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Housing Trust Debuts Hanover House Project

This month hospital employees will be able to live in renovated rooms in the former Hanover House in Vineyard Haven. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new project was held Thursday afternoon.

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