Dukes County government – how it works
The County of Dukes County was established in 1683, as part of the province of New York.
Bishop Feehan, Islanders cross paths in state forest
The Bishop Feehan girls and boys cross-country teams came to call last Wednesday to match their speed and endurance with the Vineyard high schoolers in a 5K race through the State Forest.
Bank executive joins IAHF board
Island homeowner and housing advocate Alan Wiener joined the Island Affordable Housing Fund board of directors last week.
Jette-powered Vineyard overwhelms Cape Tech
Martha's Vineyard won the toss of the coin prior to the football game with Cape Tech, Saturday, at Harwich, and chose to receive the kickoff.
Coast Guard Auxiliary invites new members
The local chapter of the Coast Guard Auxiliary invites new members.
Oak Bluffs officer recognized for bravery
The Southeastern Massachusetts Police Chiefs Association recognized Oak Bluffs police officer Frank Pacheco for his bravery in capturing a suspect wanted for an armed home invasion and assault.
“Experienced” soccer players hold on to third place.
The Vineyard FC Masters fought back from a two-goal deficit in the first half to score two of their own in the second half and tie Mansfield at Mansfield, 2-2.
Boys varsity soccer ties C&C
The boys varsity soccer team played Coyle & Cassidy to a 1-1 tie, last Thursday, Scoring for the Vineyard was John Marcal.
Meeting tonight on fish, birds and wind turbines
For Islanders interested in how offshore wind development might affect fishing and birds, a meeting tonight at 5 pm, in the Oak Bluffs Library, will feature two simultaneous work sessions to discuss both topics.
2010 Election Guide index
Editorial endorsements Page XX
Sample ballot and questions Page XX
The race for Dukes County Sheriff Page XX
Sports Highlights
The high school girls varsity soccer team won its first game of the year, October 12, at Whitinsville, 1-0.
Rob Douglas: Blowin’ in the wind
Team NSAAP (North American Speed Sailing Project) sailors are in the final week of competition in the Luderitz Speed Challenge at Luderitz, Namibia.
Sheriff’s Department has multiple tasks
The Dukes County Sheriff's department is responsible for the county jail, house of correction, civil process, and the Island communications center, which handles all emergency 911 calls and public safety communications and fulfills a variety of other programs and duties.
Up-Island voters will decide regional school committee race
Voters in West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Aquinnah will elect five people to four-year terms on the Up-Island Regional School District committee.
Birdies for baseball winners
Winners of the annual Birdies for Baseball golf tournament at Mink Meadows Golf Course, Saturday, were Joe Krauthamer, Chris Carmanuicci and Darren Harrison-Paris who teamed for a 59.
Martha’s Vineyard District Court Report
David Gallagher, Edgartown; DOB 10/11/67, assault and battery: continued without finding for one year, must pay restitution to be determined, $50 VW and $50 PSF; a second charge of assault and battery: continued without finding for one year; breaking and entering for misdemeanor: dismissed by the Court.
Tisbury selectmen change meeting date and venue
The Tisbury selectmen will meet next week on Thursday, November 4, instead of on Tuesday, their usual day, which is state election day.
Larger jail, house of correction remains on the drawing board
Throughout his tenure, Sheriff Michael McCormack has pressed to have a new jail/house of correction.
JV footballers outscore Cape Tech 22-0
Monday, on the Dan McCarthy athletic field, the Vineyard Junior Varsity football team played host to the Cape Tech jayvees and treated them to a 22-0 whuppin'.
Chilmark’s new bond rating is a money saver
Last week, Standard and Poor's upgraded Chilmark's bond rating from AA to AA+.