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Chilmark selectmen finalize warrant for special town meeting

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The focus will be on the Squibnocket Beach plan.

Martha’s Vineyard court report

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December 29, 2014 Shane K. True, Vineyard Haven; DOB 1/6/82, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, threatening to commit a crime: continued to pretrial conference. January 5, 2015 Christopher L. Derr, Oak Bluffs; DOB 8/22/63, shoplifting by asportation: guilty,...

Oak Bluffs FinCom objects to hike in school assessment

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School officials said several factors could still affect the town’s final school tab.

Oak Bluffs planning board members chart a new course

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Officials vow increased outreach, greater transparency, and a stronger presence in town hall.

West Tisbury throws the switch on landfill solar array

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The West Tisbury landfill solar voltaic project went online last week after delays pushed the completion date beyond the June 30 original estimate. The Cape and Vineyard Electrical Cooperative (CVEC) built the solar array...

Menemsha jetty repairs to begin, pond dredging delayed for one year

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The Army Corps of Engineers will put off a project to widen and deepen the channel into Menemsha Pond due to permitting delays.

Martha’s Vineyard Museum will lease historic Vineyard Haven schoolhouse

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The former Nathan Mayhew Schoolhouse on Main Street will be used to host educational programs.

Downtown Oak Bluffs fire drill yields valuable lessons, highlights radio shortcomings

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Three Island departments responded to a simulated fire at the Lampost on Circuit Avenue Sunday morning.

Martha’s Vineyard court report

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December 15, 2014 Michael J. Fletcher, Oak Bluffs; DOB 11/10/57, assault with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, negligent operation of motor vehicle: continued to pretrial conference. December 22, 2014 Ryan T. Mello, Vineyard Haven; DOB 2/5/87, assault...

SSA resumes Friday service after day of cancellations due to wind, high seas

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Following a day of cancellations due to high winds and rough seas, the Steamship Authority late Friday afternoon announced it had resumed scheduled service. The Steamship Authority advises its customers to check the Authority’s website for further...

SSA advises customers to monitor ferry service on Friday

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The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Friday.

Aquinnah fills budget deficit with transfer from stabilization fund

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Helping matters was a last-minute calculation that halved the town’s budget deficit from $101,564 to $59,474 prior to the start of special town meeting last Wednesday night.

Tisbury firefighters quickly extinguish small brush fire

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Working in below freezing temperatures and a howling wind, Tisbury firefighters made short work of a brush fire that broke out in a mulch pile off Lamberts Cove Road about 5 pm, Tuesday.

Vineyard Weight Loss Center to move

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Vineyard Weight Loss Center will be moving from its location in Vineyard Haven to an office at the Vineyard Complementary Medicine Building in West Tisbury. In a press release, owners Joe Corbo and Brian...

Chilmark wins herbicide appeal in Land Court

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Chilmark has prevailed in its two-year legal battle with the Squibnocket Pond Association, a group of six Squibnocket residents, that sued the town for the right to use the herbicide Rodeo to control the...

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: December 29, 2014 – January 2, 2015

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Aquinnah Dec. 30, Toad Rock Road LLC sold 4 State Rd. to the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head for $1,150,000. Chilmark Dec. 29, Marin Street sold 1 North Slope Lane to Priscilla Lavin and Ira Goldklang for...

Governor Patrick is unsure about future of Cape Wind

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A decision by utility giants to pull financing could leave the project twisting in the wind.

Tisbury firefighters retire, selectmen name new assistant chief

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Tisbury selectmen Tuesday heard some harsh words from the harbormaster about DPW maintenance.

Two Island educators make short list in superintendent search

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Oak Bluffs Principal Richard Smith and Assistant Superintendent Matthew D’Andrea are the two finalists.

Chilmark police nab Mermaid Farm thief

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Minutes after police distributed his photo, the suspect unwittingly crossed paths with an alert town police chief.