George Brennan
Chilmark selectmen stand by their chairman
The Chilmark board of selectmen blasted a story in The Times about the ongoing squabbles over a Squibnocket structure that aims to provide access...
Officer Santon faces possible discipline after woman prisoner found unresponsive
A 25-year member of the Tisbury Police Department is on paid administrative leave and facing a disciplinary hearing in an incident that involved a...
Wilson wins assessor’s seat in Aquinnah
Adam Wilson may be leaving as town administrator, but he’ll still have ties to the town.
By a vote of 75-57, Mr. Wilson was elected...
Another win for tribe in battle for Aquinnah bingo hall
Update: A federal appeals court has said it won’t rehear a case involving the federal Indian gambling rights of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head...
Patron finds $1,000 in book about Lyme disease
This is a tale you might find, well, in a book.
On Wednesday, May 3, library assistant Caroline Drogin was working at the West Tisbury...
Town meeting isn’t the end of battle over Squibnocket structure
Doug Liman walks up to his neighbor’s ocean-view cottage and is greeted with a hearty handshake by Richard Regen. Mr. Regen’s family has owned...
Donaroma says no conflict in Edgartown sidewalk work
An Edgartown selectman is speaking out to clear the air about allegations that his company is profiting from the town’s sidewalk project.
Michael Donaroma told...
Vineyard Wind announces new partner for offshore wind project
updated May 9, 2:45 pm
A major player in the international renewable energy market is joining the race to erect a wind farm off the...
National Guard prepared to ferry in and help during disasters
They loaded their vans and trucks onto the Steamship Authority ferry and climbed up the stairs in their camouflage uniforms to sit among the...
Bid process starts for offshore wind purchase
The bid to bring offshore wind to the ocean waters 15 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard moved ahead this week when the state’s major...
Adam Wilson leaving one Aquinnah job, running for office
Adam Wilson is leaving his job as the appointed Aquinnah town administrator, but he’s hoping to remain connected to the town as an elected...
Test program to trim nitrogen in Tisbury watersheds
As many as 10 property owners in Tisbury will be able to test a new septic system component in an effort to reduce the...
Nip it in the bud
It’s become the buzz of the Island, or at least the Islanders Talk Facebook page.
Nips. Empty tiny booze bottles, that is, tossed on the...
Non-binding moped ban wins strong support in Chilmark
There were no contested races in the Chilmark town election Wednesday, so all eyes were on the outcome of two nonbinding ballot questions. By...
A satisfied customer
The Island Home carved its way through a small chop on its way from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven. It was Monday morning, and...
With injunction ruling in, airport commission looks to move on
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission expects to negotiate a lease with Louis Paciello, owner of Edgartown’s Depot Corner gas stations, after a Dukes County...
Yellow House taking moves slowly
Edgartown selectmen will have to wait a little longer to begin the process of taking the Yellow House property by eminent domain.
The back-and-forth between...
Chilmark chooses character over restaurant beer and wine
Chilmark will remain a bring-your-own-bottle town, as voters overwhelmingly rejected a petitioned article that would have allowed town leaders to issue up to five...
Clinging to a jellyfish link
What does Vladivostok, Russia, have in common with Sengekontacket Pond?
Besides having complicated names to spell, they’re home to clinging jellyfish, known by their scientific...
Update: State AG asks First Circuit to reconsider Aquinnah case
updated April 26, 12:35 pm
Saying the decision ignored Supreme Court precedent and contradicts another appeals court ruling, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy has asked...