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Cultural shift, board changes among SSA recommendations
At another public information session aimed at listening to Islanders’ concerns over the Steamship Authority, many Islanders pushed for making changes to the structure...
New marijuana group facing challenges from zoning, competition
A marijuana company with a state license in hand is looking for a storefront on Martha’s Vineyard after its competitor signed a lease on...
Federal officials require review of lightning-struck turbine
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is requiring Vineyard Wind to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the damaged turbine that was recently...
Fifty chickens euthanized over bird flu
A flock of chickens on Martha’s Vineyard were euthanized after several tested positive for bird flu at the end of February.
The Martha’s Vineyard Boards...
Steamship Authority chooses general manager search firm
A search firm to recruit the next general manager of the Steamship Authority has been selected.
At a Tuesday morning meeting, members of the Steamship...
Gail Barmakian not seeking re-election for select board
After serving five terms on the Oak Bluffs select board, longtime member Gail Barmakian will not be seeking re-election this year. Barmarkian is instead...
Lightning strikes fractured Vineyard Wind turbine
Updated March 4
The same Vineyard Wind turbine that fractured last summer appears to have been struck by lightning on Thursday, though it’s unclear how...
SouthCoast Wind construction start date hit by four-year delay
Updated March 3
Officials behind a proposed wind farm nearly 30 miles off the Vineyard’s coast are blaming the Trump administration for an extensive delay...
Tony’s Market transferred to off-Island business group
The popular grocery store Tony’s Market in Oak Bluffs will be coming under new management by an off-Island company.
On Tuesday, the Oak Bluffs select...
Steamship Authority amends electric vehicle policy
With the right documentation, electric vehicles with cosmetic damage will be able to ride on Steamship Authority ferries following an update to a policy...
New restaurant replacing Linda Jean’s
Updated Feb. 26
The beloved Linda Jean’s restaurant in Oak Bluffs is coming under new ownership and will lose its name.
Marc Hanover, who established the...
Loose wire causes cancellations on Island Home’s return
Updated Feb. 25
A loose wire in the Island Home led the Steamship Authority to cancel at least two trips on Monday, the day the...
Vineyard Offshore lays off 50 employees
Updated Feb. 25
As the shadow of uncertainty continues to loom over the offshore wind industry, one company recently axed 50 positions from its payroll.
Vineyard...
Prescribed burns planned for March
If you see smoky skies next month, chances are you’re seeing prescribed burns taking place on the Vineyard.
The Nature Conservancy is planning to conduct...
Steamship promotes from within for new COO
Updated Feb. 26
The Steamship Authority has chosen its next chief operating officer, its second highest position in the ferry line, and it has hired...
East Chop Bluff restoration advances after years of delay
Restoration of East Chop Bluff in Oak Bluffs will finally begin, after years of delay.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission unanimously voted to approve modifications to...
Internal search for next Steamship COO underway
An internal search has begun for a new chief operating officer (COO) at the Steamship Authority.
During the Steamship Authority board meeting on Tuesday, General...
Windy weather disrupts Island travel
Rough waves whipped up by howling winds led to numerous ferry cancellations over the Presidents’ Day weekend for the Steamship Authority, and impacts continued...
Federal funding concern lingers for new airport terminal
Martha’s Vineyard Airport is moving forward with plans for a renovated terminal even as uncertainties linger around federal funding.
The airport is pursuing a $40...
Steamship working out ‘bugs’ with new vessel
For a boat that previously served in warmer climates, the chilly New England weather has been one issue facing the Steamship Authority’s newest freight...