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Governor opposes NOAA vessel speed zones
Update Jan. 10
Massachusetts’ top elected official is taking a stand against the proposed federal rule designed to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right...
Chappaquiddick land acquired for conservation
A large segment of Chappaquiddick is now ensured of protection for conservation.
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank and the Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation purchased a total...
SSA crew cancellations spiked over 2024
Updated Jan. 9
Ferry cancellations resulting from crew shortages on Steamship Authority vessels more than doubled on the Martha’s Vineyard routes in 2024, compared with...
Evolving the community discourse at Stillpoint
Nestled in a wooded corner of West Tisbury, Stillpoint has opened its doors to a bevy of potential programs and community-led discussions.
Stillpoint — while...
SSA nets $250K on sale of two freight vessels
The Steamship Authority has finalized the sale of two of its freight vessels, the Katama and the Gay Head, for a collective $250,000.
The ferry...
Controversial Edgartown housing project headed to MVC review
After facing opposition years earlier, a controversial housing project is going before regulators in Edgartown, this time with affordable housing built into the proposal.
The...
SouthCoast Wind receives federal approval
Against headwinds of criticism from those who feel offshore wind is developing too fast and without sufficient consideration of impacts on the environment and...
Nobody injured in Tisbury house fire
Updated Dec. 23
A house on Main Street in Tisbury caught fire on Friday night, casting a crimson hue on the surrounding area as firefighters...
County searches for more stable budgetary process
To avoid the risks of being denied funding on the town meeting floors each year, Dukes County is looking at a new way to...
Oak Bluffs collision closes off New York Avenue
Updated Dec. 20
Oak Bluffs Police closed off a large section of New York Avenue on Thursday afternoon after two cars seemingly crashed headfirst into...
Oak Bluffs town clerk to retire
Oak Bluffs Town Clerk Colleen Morris is retiring after the new year, but she’ll still be around to help the town in the transitional...
A shifting wind
Updated Dec. 20
Public sentiment on offshore wind developments in southerly waters off Martha’s Vineyard is shifting, with challenges mounting against the industry and controversy...
Three entangled right whales spotted, two likely to die
Updated Dec. 23
Several entangled North Atlantic right whales were spotted recently, and researchers believe two of them are likely to die from their injuries.
Two...
Steamship Authority restores ferry advertisements
The Steamship Authority is backpedaling on its decision to nix advertisements aboard its vessels, restoring a source of around $100,000 in annual revenue for...
A christening for the Barnstable
Updated Dec. 16
The first of three sister freight ferries, the Barnstable, was ceremoniously welcomed as the newest addition to the Steamship Authority’s fleet on...
Island Home back in action
After nearly a week of mechanical issues, the Steamship Authority passenger ferry Island Home returned to service Friday.
“The MV Island Home has been cleared...
Vessel issue leads to more cancellations
It was a fourth consecutive day of ferry troubles for the Steamship Authority on Thursday morning.
The Steamship Authority’s freight ferry Katama, which is subbing...
Katama fuel issue cancels morning ferries
The Steamship Authority was hit by another day of morning cancellations, this time from a fuel issue.
Despite emails to customers from the ferry line...
Vineyard schools consider increasing regionalization
Updated Dec. 16
As the cost of education increases, Vineyard schools are looking at the possibility of further regionalizing its school districts in an effort...
MVC approves housing lots in Edgartown
Edgartown may be seeing a boost to its housing stock on Jernegan Pond Road.
On Thursday, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission unanimously approved a proposed subdivision...