Hearing Continues on Culvert Replacement in Chilmark

The Chilmark conservation commission continued a public hearing this week on a long-running plan by the Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation to replace two culverts at the Mill Brook headwaters off North Road.

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Recounting a Harrowing Journey Through the Criminal Justice System

In 1983 Ndume Olatushani was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in Memphis, Tenn. — a city in which he had never set foot, for a crime he did not commit.

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With Worker Shortage Acute, Island Businesses Scramble

Although an annual rite of passage, the quest for summer employees has grown more extreme and spread wider this year, driven by a perfect storm of factors including and a housing crisis at its peak.

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Chilmark Selectmen Delay Decision on Book Festival

Plans for the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival were put on temporary hold Tuesday, after Chilmark selectmen delayed approval of the biannual summer event until later this spring.

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MVC Closes Marathon Hearing on High School Fields Project

After months of testimony, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission closed its marathon public hearing Thursday on the regional high school’s proposed athletic field renovation.

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Summer Shuffle Is Summer Catastrophe This Year

Stories of fruitless housing searches and expiring leases are not new on the Island. But this year, the perennial challenge of finding season-long summer housing has reached new heights

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High School Graduation Will be Held on Campus Outdoors This Year

Graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 will be held outdoors on the varsity baseball field in June, school officials confirmed this week.

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Covid Community Forum Stresses Vigilance

At Monday's Covid forum over 15 community leaders gave presentations about the spread of the virus on the Island this spring.

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Spring Food Drive Fills Ag Society Hay Wagon With Donated Goods

A community food drive hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Saturday collected over 1,00 pounds of food and household items.

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New Firehouse Tops Chilmark Warrant

After making several last-minute additions, the Chilmark select board approved a hefty 37-article town meeting warrant this week. Town meeting is scheduled for May 24.

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