Thomas Humphrey

A Chilmark Campus of Safety Emerges at Beetlebung Corner

A wood-shingled new fire station has emerged across from Beetlebung Corner, and behind it, down a winding path, is another addition: the new Tri-Town Ambulance building.

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For Chief Sean Slavin, Chilmark Beat Keeps Him Connected

Chilmark police chief Sean Slavin was promoted to the top spot in February. Having spent nearly his entire career as an up-Island officer, it is the kind of community police-work he knows and appreciates.

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Keeping an Eye on the Fences for Over a Hundred Years

Tucked away in the pages of the annual town reports, alongside the host of boards and committees, a few of the more esoteric positions often catch the eye.

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Police Urge Vigilance in Avoiding Real Estate Scams

As the Vineyard real estate market keeps going up, off-Island scammers have tried to take advantage of the situation, listing houses for sale or rent online without the owner’s knowledge.

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Library Repairs Top Pared-Down West Tisbury Warrant

West Tisbury residents will be asked Tuesday to vote on a variety of spending measures, including urgent repairs to the West Tisbury Public Library heating and ventilation system, and $415,000 in pay raises for town staff.

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Chilmark Select Board Candidates Make Their Bids for Open Seat

Chilmark select board candidates Marie Larsen and Russell Maloney laid out their priorities for the town at a packed League of Women Voters candidate forum Monday.

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The Fish Tavern

In the Greek fishing village of Nea Kios, where I traveled recently, there is a Psarotaverna, a fish tavern, that reminded me of home on the Vineyard.

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West Tisbury Tax Jump Due to Billing Quirk

While the average payment in West Tisbury would have increased around eight per cent on each bill if spread across all four quarters, residents had to contend with the entire year’s increase in just the final bill.

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Sheet Metal Expertise Is A Key Piece of the HVAC Puzzle

Sheet metal licensure is generally necessary for anyone who wants to move air in the state of Massachusetts, from the smallest bath fan to the largest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

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Proposed Zoning Changes Aired in West Tisbury

The proposals were put forth by the new zoning bylaw amendment committee to address inconsistencies between town’s zoning and policies that have caused friction in recent years.

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