Obama Beat: Welcome Mr. President
A weekly gleaning of news reports about President Obama's vacation: Where he will stay, what he will do, and references to the Island (described as tony, chic and haven of the rich and powerful didn't you know?) and Islanders that may surprise some.
President Obama needs to take time and go fishing
The political pundits will be lathered up this week.
New tracking system fights prescription drug abuse
A new online tracking system, approved by state health regulators on August 11, will help pharmacists and physicians fight the growing problem of prescription drug abuse.
Boch lot provides space for weeds, not much else
What's come to be called the "Boch lot" is about three-quarters of an acre of vacant property on the waterside of Beach Road opposite the Citgo gas station and next to The Times office.
Tisbury trims healthcare plans for elected officials
Tisbury selectmen Jeffrey Kristal and Geoghan Coogan approved an amendment to the town's longstanding policy regarding group health care insurance for paid elected officials.
Advocates map the gap in Island addiction health services
Local public health advocates say large gaps in local health services, including the absence of any medical detox facility on the Island, present significant barriers to addicts trying to stay clean and sober.
Court swipes Tisbury bulldog from jaws of death
Monday, Edgartown District Court clerk/magistrate Liza Williamson reversed a decision by the Tisbury selectmen that ordered a bulldog that killed a cat in front of its horrified owner be euthanized.
Mansion House uses geothermal technology to green its business
A geothermal heat pump system, run by the stored solar energy found in the abundant groundwater below the Mansion House, along with a sophisticated energy control system, now make the hotel one of the greenest hotels in Massachusetts, according to a press statement released this week by Susan Goldstein, the owner with her husband, Sherm, of the Vineyard Haven business.
Demonstration of new solar thermal technology
SunWaterMV, an Island company that specializes in solar technology, will hold an open house demonstration of ways to reduce fossil fuel use with new solar thermal technology.
Tony Bettencourt sworn in as Edgartown police chief
Tony Bettencourt is officially the new police chief in Edgartown, following a brief swearing in ceremony Monday at the selectmen's meeting.
Men’s softball reaches semis
The MV Men's Summer Softball League has reached the semifinal round of the season-ending playoffs.
Twelve-meter yachts race
The Edgartown Yacht Club was host to a regatta for 12-meter yachts during the week.
Sports highlights
Eight tables were in play Saturday morning at the Bridge Club of Martha's Vineyard tables in the Tisbury senior center.
Sale tax holiday is this Saturday, Sunday
After a one-year hiatus, the sales tax holiday is back.
Grand Banks motor yacht sinks off Edgartown Harbor
A 40-foot motor yacht sank off Edgartown Saturday afternoon, after striking a hard object, likely a rock.
Summer residents criticize Oak Bluffs beach conditions
Oak Bluffs selectmen held their annual meeting with summer residents Tuesday.
Tribe okays feasibility study for Island casino
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), in a meeting August 1, approved a feasibility study for a casino on tribal land in the town of Aquinnah.
Chilmark run
A full complement of 1,500 persons have registered to run the annual Chilmark 5K this Saturday, beginning at 10:30 am.