Louisa Hufstader

West Tisbury Eyes Potential Sunday Noise Restrictions

The rumble, roar and back-up beeping from commercial landscaping and construction equipment — an increasingly regular part of the Island soundtrack — faces a potential Sunday ban in West Tisbury.

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From Hemingway to Howlin' Wolf With Peter Guralnick

The voice of singer Solomon Burke wailed and preached from the Chilmark Community Center rafters as the Martha’s Vineyard Author Series welcomed Peter Guralnick.

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In the Business of Feeding the Whole Island

Following a career as an executive in high tech, advertising and other fast-paced industries, Rebecca Haag turned to nonprofit work, and has led Island Grown Initiative since 2016.

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Island Photographer Captures the Island Light

Tim Johnson was just a man with a day job and a dog when he decided to take some pictures while walking with his pet on the Vineyard's scenic trails and beaches.

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Catboat Week and Exhibit Celebrate Waterfront Icons

Catboat Week is back for a second year of festivities on the Edgartown waterfront, paying tribute to the beamy, single-masted East Coast sailboat with a gallery exhibition and more.

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West Tisbury Officer Promotion Completes Department Reorganization

Longtime West Tisbury police officer Bradley Cortez has been promoted to the rank of sergeant, following the town select board’s approval of his appointment last week.

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Tisbury Embarks on Master Plan for Main Port Town

The complex task of writing a master plan — a comprehensive planning document to guide the town through development, land use and other far-reaching decisions — is under way in Tisbury.

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Tisbury Settles Police Discrimination Claim

The town of Tisbury has settled out of court with a former town police sergeant in her federal lawsuit alleging harassment and retaliation on the basis of her sexual orientation and race.

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Museum Puts Hot Tin Roof Murals Center Stage

Showing scenes of Island life, the Hot Tin Roof murals by Margot Datz now hang at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum’s Doherty Hall; a dedication and reception is Thursday evening.

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Peter Boak Bids Farewell in Exuberant Tabernacle Concert

Marking 25 years of crowd-pleasing performances, the Community Chorus show was also Peter Boak’s final concert as director. After announcing his retirement in 2020, Mr. Boak postponed his departure due to Covid restrictions.

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