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BOEM redefines wind energy area south of Vineyard

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Ten companies have expressed interest in developing wind farms in a newly redefined swath of ocean bottom in federal waters south of the Vineyard.

Mansion House renovations include a facelift and new rooms

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The Mansion House on Main Street in Vineyard Haven is in the midst of renovations that include the addition of eight new rooms, and interior and exterior improvements.

Lt. Anna-Liza Villard-Howe takes command of NOAA research vessel

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The first woman captain of NOAA's Gloria Michelle grew up on Chappaquiddick and learned the ropes on the Naushon Island and Chappy ferries.

West Tisbury voters pick and choose dogs on the beach rules

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West Tisbury voters nibble at new rules for dogs on the Lambert's Cove Beach. They reject a new, tougher town leash law.

Lakeville vote is strike two for Wampanoag Tribe casino

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Lakeville voters on June 2 said no to a proposed tribal casino. On May 29, voters in the adjoining town of Freetown also rejected the plan.

SSA reports smell of smoke, but no fire, on Friday evening trip

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The Steamship Authority said exhaust and not smoke led to false reports of a fire on the motor vessel Martha's Vineyard Friday evening.

Texas PR firm’s lawyer says it, not Danielle Pendergraft, sued

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The Texas attorney representing Holiday Public Relations & Events elaborates on legal conflicts involving Danielle Pendergraft.

Tisbury selectmen approve police officer appointments

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Police Chief Dan Hanavan recommended the appointment of two local candidates, Ryan Natichioni and Jeremie Rogers, as permanent police officers.

Tisbury zoning inspector says no to coffee and burrito crowd ban

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Fed up with trash they leave behind, Vineyard Haven business owner Chris Sze attemped to ban non-customers from his property's public seating area.

Short list of county manager candidates is down to five

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The candidates for a job that has proved problematic in the past include four Island residents and a New Hampshire native.

In about face, FARM Institute agrees to antenna in Katama silo

FARM officials told Edgartown selectmen Tuesday the project could go forward. That decision prompted one resignation.

Tisbury aims to open emergency services facility by July

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Town officials said construction issues remain to be resolved with the contractor before emergency responders can move in to the $5 million facility.

Aquinnah, Chilmark throw the switch on improved wireless service

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The distributed antenna system will provide AT&T wireless signals to areas that include Moshup Trail and Menemsha.

Maine woman tapped to be Martha’s Vineyard special ed director

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Lynn Silva is expected to replace long-time student support services director Dan Seklecki, who retires in June after 29 years.

Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools superintendent sets goals

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Improved math scores for students Island-wide in grades 6-8 is a target for the 2012-13 school year.

The fruits of a fisherman’s labor are mighty tasty

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Steve Morris, owner of Dick's, said his holiday weekend tournament attracted more fishermen than in the past three or four years.

Christopher Wells resigns from Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank

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Christopher Wells, Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank (MVSB) president and chief executive officer, resigned May 30, for reasons he described as personal.

Freetown votes no on Wampanoag Tribe casino proposal

Wampanoag hunt for a mainland site for a full-service casino moves now to nearby Lakeville.

Sharks baseball team season tickets benefit Hospice

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Hospice of Martha's Vineyard is a baseball fan.

Permanent Endowment seeks Creative Living Award nominations

The Permanent Endowment Fund for Martha's Vineyard is accepting nominations for the 2012 Creative Living Award.