Oak Bluffs voters asked for $484,361 in unusual override ballot
Oak Bluffs voters will decide two Proposition 2.
Martha’s Vineyard will commemorate Memorial Day
Martha's Vineyard will honor Memorial Day with solemn ceremonies of remembrance.
Canadian firefighting plane scoops Martha’s Vineyard waters
A large yellow plane swooped down over State Beach and skimmed the surface of Sengekontacket Pond Sunday prompting calls from a few startled Islanders.
Sailing yacht Eos visits Vineyard Sound
Eos, a beautiful three-masted Bermuda-rigged schooner moored off of East Chop in Vineyard Sound last week and aroused the curiosity of sailing enthusiasts and landlubbers alike.
Martha’s Vineyard rolls out fishing welcome mat for Mass National Guard
This long holiday weekend the attention of many fishermen will be focused on where best to hook a striped bass, bluefish, fluke, or sea bass.
Tisbury Police pass on tips to young bikers
Tisbury Police Saturday handed out hamburgers, tee-shirts and bicycle safety tips at the annual Tisbury Police bike rodeo at the Tisbury School.
Judge says Oak Bluffs must pay Martell’s $35,736 legal bill
In a decision May 11, Dukes County Superior Court Associate Justice Tina S. Page ordered Oak Bluffs to reimburse $35,736 in attorney fees to Peter Martell.
Tisbury closes Tashmoo Beach to protect piping plovers
The town of Tisbury Monday closed Lake Tashmoo Beach to protect a pair of nesting piping plovers and their four eggs.
SSA describes who pays for whom in rate analysis
An analysis of the Steamship Authority (SSA) rate structure, prepared by boatline management, shows that the cost of service on the Martha's Vineyard routes increased by 3.
New Oak Bluffs development planned, 61 homes on 68 acres
Two neighboring landowners this week began the permitting process to build 61 houses in a new development called Lagoon Ridge, off Barnes Road in Oak Bluffs.
MVTimes announces changes to Martha’s Vineyard tourist product
Islanders and visitors will notice changes to The Martha's Vineyard Times' Vineyard Visitor publication, beginning this week.
Senate rolls out municipal health plan
Weeks after labor leaders ripped a House plan to restrict their bargaining rights over municipal health insurance plan details, the Senate on Wednesday rolled out a counter-proposal that would give unions a comparatively larger role in negotiations over plan changes while still offering the promise of $100 million in savings to cities and towns.
Tisbury police serve up BBQ and helmets at bike rodeo
The Tisbury police department will host a bicycle rodeo for Island children in grades 1-6 on Saturday, May 21 from 11 am to 1 pm, in the parking lot behind the Tisbury School on Spring Street, weather permitting.
Tisbury increases Main Street parking limit to two hours
In an effort to provide a spark to the town's struggling business community, Tisbury selectmen on Tuesday unanimously voted to extend the parking limits on Main Street from one to two hours.
Aquinnah election expected to shift Wampanoag-town relationship
Aquinnah voters went to the polls on May 11 and chose former Wampanoag Tribe chairman Beverly Wright to take a seat on the three-member board of selectmen.
Martha’s Vineyard parents urged to check child car seats
Edgartown police hosted a 40-hour training class last week to teach public safety personnel how to inspect child safety seats and help parents understand how to use them.
Dukes County may study separating airport, cutting staff
A Dukes County Commission subcommittee will recommend that county officials consider a series of changes to county government designed to follow the recommendations of a Department of Revenue study critical of county operations.
Martha’s Vineyard District Court Report
Rondinelle Alves, Edgartown; DOB 2/23/79, uninsured motor vehicle: continued without finding for six months, must pay $50 PSF; operating motor vehicle with suspended registration: dismissed at the request of the Commonwealth; unlicensed operation of motor vehicle: to be dismissed upon payment of $200 court cost and the completion of 16 hours of community service.
Oak Bluffs Library friends wants old books in good condition
The Library Friends of Oak Bluffs will hold the first of three drop-off days to collect used books in preparation for the organization's annual book sale in July.