Louisa Hufstader

High School Building Committee Takes Shape

The regional high school committee voted unanimously Thursday evening to appoint a 25-member, all-Island building committee to shepherd the high school’s progress toward full acceptance into a key state funding program.

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Tisbury Sets Scalloping Dates, Closes Waterways Hearing

Family and recreational scalloping outside of Tisbury’s ponds will open Nov. 5, with the commercial season beginning Nov. 7.

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Alcohol and Wastewater Top Election Ballot Questions
Louisa Hufstader, Aidan Pollard and Brooke Kushwaha

Questions on alcohol in Tisbury and wastewater in Oak Bluffs top a bevy of statewide ballot issues facing Island voters.

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Evil Dr. Caligari Goes to Church in West Tisbury

The upcoming screening of silent movie classic The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari takes place Sunday night at the First Congregational Church in West Tisbury and features a live organ soundtrack.

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The Yard Switches Up Its Renovation Plan

A proposal by The Yard to modify a major 2019 renovation plan will not require a new public hearing, the Martha's Vineyard Commission decided after reviewing changes to the dance nonprofit's earlier renovation plan.

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MVC Closes Hearing on Hospital's Nursing Home Development

A proposed nursing home and workforce housing development in Edgartown is nearing the final phase of its review before the Martha's Vineyard Commission.

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After Lengthy Negotiations, School Committee Inks New Teacher Contract

The All-Island School Committee signed new contracts covering teachers and educational support personnel for the next three years.

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Fall Art Show Brings Unexpected Insights to Featherstone

Island curator Tanya Augoustinos has put together another vibrant group show at Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak Bluffs, with more than two dozen artists sharing their takes on her exhibition theme: The Fall.

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Excursion Fares Escape Steamship Rate Hikes

Islander-only excursion auto fares will remain unchanged in 2023, after the boat line board of governors made a last-minute adjustment Tuesday that adds an off-season increase for standard vehicles instead.

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Two Islands, One Story as Dance and History Unite

Tribal descendants from Martha’s Vineyard and Puerto Rico brought their shared history to the stage Saturday afternoon in a powerful and uplifting work-in-progress piece that blended dance, film and spoken word.

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