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Chuck Griffin from South Boston joyfully prepared to ring in the New Year at the Harbor View Hotel. - Photo by Sam Moore

A barrage of fireworks exploded at midnight over Edgartown Harbor in front of the Harbor View Hotel. - Photo by Sam Moore

Joseph Smith and Holly Smith, from Boston, joke around in the hallway of the hotel. - Photo by Sam Moore

Peter and Mercedes Brewer, one of several couples to relax for a moment on this couch in the hallway of the Harbor View. - Photo by Sam Moore

Joe and Nancy Cavallo from Long Island, at ease in the front room at the Harbor View. - Photo by Sam Moore

Cat Garfinkel of West Tisbury was one of the many Islanders at the Harbor View. - Photo by Sam Moore

Couples twirled and twisted at the Ritz to the tunes of Johnny Hoy and Paul Size. - Photo by Sam Moore

Andy Vandermeulen silenced a smoke alarm that brought the Ritz dance floor to a brief halt. - Photo by Sam Moore
The Martha’s Vineyard Times captured Islanders celebrating the last day of 2015, from Edgartown to Oak Bluffs.