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West Tisbury special will take up dog owner behavior
A new assistant animal control officer would be asked to monitor the beach, enforce the new dog policy, and make sure owners pick up after their pets.
Chilmark selectmen winnow down Tea Lane Farmstead candidates
The resident farmer will receive a 75 year lease for the farm, after which the town will sell farmhouse, barn, garage and two outbuildings for $1.
Of Indian casino in Aquinnah, town counsel says simply ‘No’
Indian/taxpayers agreements, Congressional and state legislative actions, and court decisions over decades preclude a Wampanoag casino in Aquinnah.
Down-Island Farmers and Artisans Market canceled at Tisbury Wharf
After five successful years, Tisbury's summer weekly daytime outdoor market is over. Its organizers say a future evening market is a possibility.
Bruno’s Rolloff launches Tisbury trash collection changes May 21
Refuse and recycling schedules will change and trash sticker prices increase by fifty cents under a new municipal contract with Bruno's Rolloff.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital honors employees for excellence
Partners HealthCare established the Partners in Excellence award to recognize individuals and teams at all levels that contribute to hospital success.
Aquinnah voters take up $3.4 million budget, up 9 percent
The operating budget will increase by $298,622 in 2012. If all ballot questions are approved, another $245,000 would be added to the budget.
Oak Bluffs revamps enforcement of home business regulations
Oak Bluffs will establish a database of companies in town, including home businesses.
Tisbury selectman takes shot at Cafe Moxie progress
At a selectmen's meeting on April 24, Mr. Kristal cast doubts on the efforts of Cafe Moxie's owners to reopen, based on public hearsay.
Martha’s VIneyard District court report
April 9, 2012
Michael Thomas, Vineyard Haven; DOB 3/14/62, assault: continued to pretrial conference.
April 17, 2012
Louis Graulau, Framingham; DOB 2/25/90, assault and battery with a...
Robert Gatchell – his work is in the details
Oak Bluffs woodworker Robert Gatchell keeps the Campground gingerbread fresh.
Martha’s Vineyard is not immune to domestic violence
Despite the strong language, formal legal process, criminal penalties, and good intentions, restraining orders may not always do their job.
Martha’s Vineyard women join a national trend to gun ownership
Firearms instructors are witnessing an increase in women seeking gun licenses. The reasons vary.
Vineyard judge sends Jamaica Plain man to prison
A man whose only apparent connection to Martha's Vineyard was to sell drugs here, draws a 7- to 8-year sentence for dealing drugs.
Tisbury selectmen approve Tashmoo dredge contract
The Tisbury selectmen approved a contract with Barnstable County, to spend up to $150,000 to dredge the Lake Tashmoo inlet channel.
OpenCape promises broadband connections by next year
OpenCape would bring broadband connectivity to Martha's Vineyard, as part of a larger project that will connect all of Cape Cod.
Edgartown extends summer bar hours
At the recommendation of police chief Tony Bettencourt, selectmen unanimously agreed to extend closing time an extra half hour, from 1 am to 1:30 am.
Vineyard Electronics will move across the street
Owner Linda Sibley said the regulatory process has been exhausting.
Joe Alosso retires as Oak Bluffs wastewater plant manager
Oak Bluffs wastewater plant manager Joe Alosso informed town officials this week that he intends to retire from his position on May 18.
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services head will retire
MVCS executive director Julia Burgess will retire. The Island's umbrella social services agency has begun a search for her replacement.