The Martha's Vineyard Times
Wonderful support
Again this year, the community demonstrated incredible generosity and support for the MVRHS Minnesingers at the annual auction, held at the P-A club on Saturday evening, both by donating wonderful auction items and by attending the event.
Deepest thanks
On behalf of the Adult & Community Education Fundraising Committee (Sterling Bishop, Shari Geistfeld, India Rose, Susan Strane, Jannette Vanderhoop, chairperson), please accept our deepest thanks for supporting our efforts to continue quality educational opportunities and our celebration of the diverse cultures on the Island.
Controlled burn sent plume of smoke over Long Point
The Martha's Vineyard Prescribed Fire Partnership conducted a controlled burn last Wednesday at the Long Point Reservation in West Tisbury that sent a plume of smoke into the sky.
Tisbury
I am sorry to tell you that Bob and Patsy Wheeler are leaving us next week.
We, the tossed salad
Ok, now I've got to get on my soap-box.
Something to build on
I congratulate Bill Keating on his win.
New hospital, waste of money
When walking into the new Martha's Vineyard Hospital you are immediately enveloped in the lap of luxury.
Oak Bluffs
All the towns did so well on voter turnout last Tuesday.
Aquinnah
Wow.
Is this historic preservation, or not
Oak Bluffs voters will be challenged on whether or not to vote favorably for allocating $200,000 in community preservation funds for article six in the special town meeting on Tuesday, November 16, at the Oak Bluffs School.
Cafe Moxie’s latest transition
The state of construction at Moxie, 48 Main Street in Vineyard Haven, is a result of setbacks and tight money, nothing as juicy as the rumors I've had to listen to for months.
Shelter’s salvation continues
On behalf of the directors of the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard, I want to thank MVRHS art teacher Paul Brissette and his students for creating the stickers to go on our donation jars.
Voters have spoken; what did they say?
Well, America has spoken, loudly and clearly.
Claus Buchtal
Claus Buchthal, 97, of Prospect Hill, Chilmark, died in Cambridge on November 8.
Eugene Lawrence Luening
Eugene Lawrence (Larry) Luening died, after a long illness, on November 1 at his home in Edgartown, surrounded by his family and his favorite music.
Elizabeth H. Dickinson services Thursday
Betty Dickinson died peacefully on Sunday, November 7, at her home in Ridgewood, New Jersey, a few weeks before her ninetieth birthday.
Announcements
Aretha and Keron Brown of West Tisbury announce the birth of their daughter, Fiona Brown, on November 7 at Martha's Vineyard Hospital.
The inside story by “Car Czar” Steven Rattner
MBA students could study "Overhaul" by Steve Rattner as a case study of massive government intervention in the private economy.
Introducing Martha’s Vineyard
Not everyone's pronounced love for Martha's Vineyard has developed due to a solitary discovery.
Stream restoration on Martha’s Vineyard
Some of the best-known aquatic features of the Vineyard's "natural" landscapes are not natural at all.