Holly Pretsky

Turf vs. Grass Question for High School Playing Fields Still Unsettled

Ongoing debate over whether to install artificial turf athletic fields or grass fields at the regional high school dominated the district committee meeting Monday evening.

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Drainage Problems at Hillside Village Prompt Complaints

Tisbury selectmen this week vowed to take both short and long-term steps to correct drainage problems near the elderly housing complex.

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Santander Bank Agrees to Replace Roof Tiles on Stone Building

The historic stone bank in Vineyard Haven is expected to get its clay tiles back. Santander bank has agreed to replace the roof tiles.

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Experts Map Strategy to Improve Health Education in Schools

Islandwide collaboration is crucial to improve health education and mental health support at Vineyard public schools, experts from Georgetown University Hospital told school leaders last week.

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Tower of History: Stone Church Readies for a Facelift

Trustees for the United Methodist Church in Vineyard Haven plan to restore the interior structure of the church tower, including its nearly century-old clock and brass bell.

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Police Chief Credits Quick Response for Saving a Life in Edgartown

Police chief Bruce McNamee said good samaritans, police officers, firefighters and paramedics saved a man’s life after a medical emergency caused him to crash his car Friday morning.

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High School Investigates Possible Hazing Incident

The regional high school is investigating a possible hazing incident involving the girls’ field hockey team, the school principal confirmed this week.

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Tisbury Names New Police Chief

Tisbury selectmen voted to offer the job of police chief to Sturbridge administrative lieutenant Mark Saloio following a public interview and forum Thursday.

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Driver of Rented Moped Injured in Saturday Accident

Island police responded to incidents over the weekend that included a moped accident with injuries, a rental scam and public nudity.

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Selectmen Sign Dredge Agreement

After some discussion, Tisbury selectmen voted to sign a dredging agreement with Edgartown to clear the Tashmoo channel at a meeting Thursday evening.

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