Monthly Archives: December 2011
Up-Island Regional School District considers $8.9 million budget
The draft fiscal year 2013 operating budget for the Up-Island Regional School District $8.96 million, an increase of 4.26 percent over last year.
Chilmark selectmen navigate packed agenda
Selectmen granted a conservation restriction but pressed for a trail easement to benefit the public.
Edgartown considers zoning change for affordable homes
The proposal would allow homes on otherwise unbuildable lots of as little as 5,000 square feet.
Report says fiscal squeeze on local aid expected to continue for towns
Towns may be forced to cope with revenue shortages for "the foreseeable future," according to a report by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Court action begins against MVC roundabout decision
Two Island towns file a lawsuit against the MVC, hoping to stop the construction of a roundabout at a busy Island intersection.
Former public relations firm sues Edgartown Library Foundation
The lawsuit alleges the foundation damaged the public relations firm, infringed on its copyright, and used unfair and deceptive trade practices.
West Tisbury selectmen go a few rounds with MVC’s Chris Murphy
Martha's Vineyard Commission vice chairman Chris Murphy met with West Tisbury selectmen. The discussion focused on the roundabout and better communication.
Career drug dealer nabbed again, faces federal charges
A man with a long record of serious drug crimes, who has already served two state prison sentences, is arrested in Oak Bluffs.
Edgartown police arrest suspect in Island home pill thefts
Police are investigating Joann Hathaway, 53, for attempting to steal prescription narcotics from homes in Edgartown, West Tisbury, and Tisbury.
Coast Guard presents revised plan for Menemsha Boathouse
Coast Guard and Menemsha officials debate the revised plan for the new Coast Guard boathouse.
Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank announces new mobile service
The Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank this week announced the roll-out of a new mobile banking service available to all of its customers.
Coldwell Banker Landmarks adds new agent
Coldwell Banker Landmarks of Vineyard Haven announced that Danielle Bailey, former office manager, rejoined the agency in November as a rental agent.
A pleasant little volume, and much more
In the summer of 1971, I think it was, Tom Hale darted across Vineyard Haven harbor in the Martha's Vineyard Shipyard's lovely, slippery double-ended launch, Filly, bound for the mooring field behind the breakwater.
West Tisbury
The weather continues to be fabulous — warm and inviting me outside to putter in the garden or take Talley for an extra-long walk.
Oak Bluffs
The good weather has been a bonus for all of the scallopers in Lagoon Pond and their boats are seen scattered over the area most every day, so I guess that means that the season is good this year.
Aquinnah
The warm weather continues.
Edgartown
So what exactly is "figgy pudding" anyway? Is it yummy, or does it fall under a similar classification as fruitcake: somewhere in the world this is a tradition though part of the tradition involves a garbage can at some point? Well, I have recently learned that my husband actually likes fruitcake, so if you have some to spare, I suppose it won't go to waste in my house.
Tisbury
The Spa at the Mansion House hosts a Holiday Makeup Party tonight and next Thursday evening from 5 to 9 pm.
Chilmark
He finally has a name.