Louisa Hufstader

Tisbury Tests Dog-Friendly Outdoor Dining Program

In order to welcome customers with dogs, restaurants and coffee shops with outdoor seating must apply for the town’s new “Dog Friendly Spaces” variance and follow guidelines the board of health approved last week.

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High School Feasibility Study Wins State Approval

The Massachusetts School Building Authority approval is the first state-supported step toward replacing or overhauling the aging school.

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As Food Insecurity Rises, So Do Efforts to Curb It

Food insecurity, once a seasonal issue as Islanders tried to get through the winter when jobs are traditionally scarce, continues to climb, creating what officials say is an acute year-round crisis.

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Stone Bank Changes Prompt Further MVC Review

The Vineyard Haven project will need to go to the Martha's Vineyard Commission for a fifth modification after the developer built a fence and wall that weren't previously approved by the commission.

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Ticks Experts Urge Protection to Prevent Bites, Infections

At a half-day long tick-borne illness symposium put on by several local health groups, experts warned of the ticks' presence across the island and gave tips on how to keep an eye out for them.

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School Seeks Public Meeting With Oak Bluffs to Talk Turf

The regional high school committee is asking for a public meeting with the Oak Bluffs select board and planning board to talk about the ongoing turf litigation.

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Citing Coast Guard Bottleneck, SSA Extends Service Cuts

Two Steamship Authority ferries, the M/V Governor and M/V Iyanough, will continue to run on shortened schedules as the summer season begins, general manager Robert Davis said this week.

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Block Art

No car or bike required: from Main street to Winter street, from South Summer to North Water, you can hop from one Edgartown gallery to the next simply by crossing the street.

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MVC Sees Family Subdivision Proposals

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission last week opened hearings on two applications to subdivide family-owned properties into multiple lots, but declined to take action on a third.

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Playhouse Reading Features Star Television, Stage Actress

The Martha's Vineyard Playhouse has sold out its two weekend readings of a new play based on Oak Bluffs history, starring award-winning actor S. Epatha Merkerson.

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