Holly Pretsky

Answering the Call of Domestic Violence

Asked about the hundreds of domestic disturbance complaints they respond to each year, Island police were in agreement: it’s not an easy call.

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Town Leaders Begin to Map New School Project

Forging a new future for the Tisbury School building was the subject of a working session Monday night with school and town leaders at the table.

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Selectmen Frown on Assessors, Call for Joint Meeting

Tisbury selectmen showed their disapproval this week over the decision by town assessors to tax eight nonprofits based in Vineyard Haven.

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A Heartfelt Sendoff for Dr. Henry Nieder

A retirement party Monday afternoon for Dr. Henry Nieder abounded with memories, anecdotes and tributes for the longtime family physician.

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Police Manage Holiday Crowds, Respond to Hunting Incidents

Island police investigated more deer hunting incidents and managed large holiday crowds over the weekend.

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First Friday Event Is Filled With Good Cheer

In Vineyard Haven, Islanders flocked to the old Bowl & Board building to ring in the holiday season for December’s First Friday event.

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Eight Nonprofits Go on Tisbury Tax Rolls

Eight previously tax-exempt organizations have been added to Tisbury tax rolls prompting new expressions of concern and confusion from leaders at the nonprofits.

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Recreational Marijuana Applicant Seeks Letter from Selectmen

Wesley Nagy told the West Tisbury selectmen Wednesday that he has begun the permitting process to cultivate and sell recreational marijuana on his property at 24 Cournoyer Road.

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Edgartown Firefighters Quickly Quell Hotel Chimney Fire

Edgartown firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon to reports of smoke and a chimney fire at the Kelley House.

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Documentary Tracks Territory Dispute Over Lobster Bounty

Fueled by warming waters due to climate change, a newly robust lobster area off the coast of Maine dubbed the gray zone is being claimed by Canada and the U.S.

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