Unhappy Aquinnah taxpayer sues to use Philbin Beach
An Aquinnah property owner, irritated that the town denied him a beach sticker to Philbin Beach, has filed suit in U.
Chilmark selectmen approve concrete pier design
Chilmark selectmen have approved building specifications for the new West Dock car-way to replace the one that was destroyed in the Menemsha fire in July.
Mass voters reject challenge to 40B affordable housing law
State House News Service – Massachusetts voters on Tuesday preserved a controversial law that supporters credit for producing much of the state's suburban area affordable housing.
Work resumes on Bourne bridge, expect delays
Paving operations for Phase 2 on the Bourne Bridge spanning the Cape Cod Canal are scheduled to start on Monday, Nov.
Recommended to Island voters
Vineyard voters, taxpayers statewide, business operators, and ultimately every other constituency, including workers, teachers, and students will benefit from a Charlie Baker governorship.
Driver injured in Lambert’s Cove Road accident
Jennifer Brown, 31, of Tisbury was injured Monday night when she drove her truck off Lambert's Cove Road near the Tisbury-West Tisbury town line.
SSA votes rate hike on both routes
The Steamship Authority (SSA) met Tuesday in Hyannis and approved a package of rate increases designed to raise an additional $2.
Neal Maciel is candidate for sheriff
Neal Maciel of Tisbury is a lifelong Island resident.
200th win for coach Don Herman
Certainly Vineyard sports fans are aware that MVRHS head football coach Donald Herman has coached football teams to 200 victories.
Trash fees going up in Oak Bluffs
Oak Bluffs selectmen approved a hike in trash disposal fees at their Tuesday meeting, beginning with an increase in trash stickers.
Four ballot questions face Island voters, five in Chilmark
Island voters will be asked to take action on three statewide ballot questions placed before them by initiative petition.
How the MVC works
On Tuesday, voters must make the biennial selection of the nine elected members of the Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC).
Islanders cautioned to be aware of chimney cleaning scam
Edgartown Police are cautioning Island residents to be aware of a telephone scam from a chimney cleaning service in which the caller claims to have a referral from the local fire department.
Quarterback Mike McCarthy is honored
The New England Football Conference named former Martha's Vineyard Regional High School quarterback ('09) Mike McCarthy to the honor roll for throwing two touchdown passes and accounting for 200 yards of offense in Bridgewater State's 25-9 win over Worcester State two weeks ago.
MVC public hearing on wind DCPC regulation
The Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC) will hold a public hearing November 4, on a proposed regulation for the Island Wind District of Critical Planning Concern (DCPC).
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.