No texting while driving under new law in effect today
A new state safe driving law that took effect today prohibits all drivers from texting while driving and prohibits anyone under 18 from all cell phone use while driving.
West Tisbury water tests clean, flows once more
John Powers, West Tisbury health agent, got the all-clear Tuesday from the state Department of Environmental Protection.
All-Island selectmen disagree on future storm response
At a meeting of the all-Island selectmen last Thursday, hard feelings between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs were still apparent more than three weeks after the remnants of Hurricane Earl passed southeast of Nantucket.
Tisbury considers new sewer policy to go with the flow
The possibility of ending Tisbury's restriction on additional sewer flow allotments has flushed out debate among business owners, town planners, and board members regarding decisions on present and future wastewater treatment needs.
Skepticism remains about state’s revised wind plans
A shift in the Patrick administration's wind energy development focus from state waters to federal waters came as welcome news last week to Islanders concerned about possible nearshore wind energy projects near Martha's Vineyard.
Oak Bluffs strikes deal with Edgartown to dredge Sengekontacket Pond
Oak Bluffs and the Edgartown dredge committee have agreed in principle on a price for the use of Edgartown's town-owned dredge.
Island groups seek share of hospital pot of gold
Island social service and health care nonprofit organizations and government departments are lining up to claim a share of more than $1.
Edgartown mulls further limit on construction noise
A public hearing on a proposed bylaw to limit construction noise elicited strong opinions on both sides of the issue at the Edgartown selectmen's meeting Monday.
Pet health insurance is useful, but comes with a price
Caring for a pet can be an expensive proposition, particularly on Martha's Vineyard where costs for any type of medical care run above the national average.
Edgartown Police investigate early morning burglary, arson
A diligent Edgartown Police officer, responding to an automatic alarm early Monday morning from a seasonal harbor-front house, averted a potentially catastrophic explosion when he extinguished a fire deliberately set by a burglar, who also cut the main propane gas line to a room heater.
Martha’s Vineyard District Court Report
William Monast, West Tisbury; DOB 4/9/47, OUI-liquor or .
Far from the limelight, Island provides fishing respite for vets
We hear a lot about what are often called heroes.
Chilmark voters approve dock repairs, balk on farm house spending
Chilmark voters at a special town meeting Monday unanimously approved three articles authorizing the town to spend just over $1.
Farm Neck Foundation calls for grant applications
The Farm Neck Foundation is now accepting grant applications from Island nonprofit organizations whose goal is to improve the quality of life in the Martha's Vineyard community, according to a press release.
Tower Foundation awards grants to Island school system
The Martha's Vineyard Public Schools recently received two grants from The Peter and Elizabeth C.
Golf benefit for MV Arena: Traps and Ice
Sixty golfers competed at the Vineyard Golf Club, Edgartown, last weekend, in the Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena Tournament, a benefit for the Arena.