Oak Bluffs plans water main flushing
Oak Bluffs residents connected to the town water system may see discolored water when the town begins flushing water mains on October 17 to remove sediment in the water mains.
Ruth Guilford wins scholarship, reunites with teacher
Inspiration from a Charter School teacher led to a scholarship for former Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School student and assistant teacher Ruth Guilford.
Member of White House travel team accused of assault in bars
An Air Force sergeant is due in court to answer questions about a brutal fight that left him seriously injured.
Happy with interim administrator, Oak Bluffs would speed search
Bob Whritenour has quickly won over influential supporters in his first three weeks on the job.
Tisbury harbormaster takes delivery of new $250,000 patrol vessel
The federal Department of Homeland Security funded the vessel through a $265,306 grant. It was designed with firefighting capabilities.
Wounded warriors enjoyed a Martha’s Vineyard Derby respite
"It's a daily grind for sure. There's no such thing as a weekend, no such thing as a holiday ... Tough fighting and you've got great people doing it."
66th Derby results
Almost at the halfway point several fishermen remain at the top of the leader board.
Martha’s Vineyard District Court Report
David Lee Millen, Vineyard Haven; DOB 11/6/93, use of motor vehicle without authority: continued without finding for six months, must pay $50 VW and $50 PSF; unlicensed operation of motor vehicle: continued without finding for six months; motor vehicle lights violation: not responsible.
Martha’s Vineyard Commission concludes roundabout public hearing
The MVC concluded a public hearing last week on the regional impact of a roundabout proposed for the Oak Bluffs blinker intersection.
Vineyard drug treatment clinic shuts door, founder arrested
Police Tuesday arrested a Brookline doctor who founded a string of drug treatment clinics on a charge of Medicaid fraud.
Pledge puts West Tisbury Library fund raising past half way mark
A pledge of $300,000 has brought the library past the 50 percent mark in its goal for private donations toward expansion and renovation.
Chilmark voters turn down money for Tea Lane farmhouse
By a wide margin, Chilmark voters at special town meeting Monday turned down a $550,000 spending request for the Silvia farmhouse.
Phone solicitors with failing BBB grade target Island for charity
Professional telephone solicitors working for the New England chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (NEPVA) are calling Island residents, soliciting donations in amounts of $100, $200, and $300.
Tisbury selectmen set scallop season dates
The Tisbury selectmen approved opening dates in October for scallop season in the harbor, Lake Tashmoo, and Lagoon Pond.
SSA will move reservations to airport; sees no rate increases
The Steamship Authority plans to move its Island reservations office to the Martha's Vineyard Airport terminal.
Chilmark selectmen consider rental, health insurance costs
Chilmark selectmen on Tuesday, discussed a possible spike in health care costs for town employees, approved maximum rents for the Middle Line Road project, and reviewed plans to repair the damaged wave wall at the pier in Menemsha.
Edgartown selectmen take up curb cuts, house demoliton
A routine request for a curb cut proved somewhat less than routine at the Edgartown selectmen's meeting on Monday.
Oak Bluffs building inspector Jerry Wiener resigns
Oak Bluffs building inspector Jerry Wiener submitted a letter of resignation to selectmen that they unanimously accepted during a short afternoon meeting Tuesday.
Corrections
A story in the Calendar section of September 15, "'Read me Differently' tells family tale of learning disabilities," by Brooks Robards, incorrectly listed the date and time of the second screening.
Immigration rights, wage dispute, clash at Martha’s Vineyard home
An Edgartown couple is accused of cheating Brazilian workers out of their pay. They took the case to court.