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.
Fellow Martha’s Vineyard veterans lend Jared Meader a helping hand
As Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day on May 21, many will reflect on the unique camaraderie that exists between men and women who serve in the military.
A difficult transition from war to home for returning veterans
Tom Bennett has worked at the Island Counseling Center (ICC) at Martha's Vineyard Community Services for 40 years.
Vineyard hurlers drop one to Coyle & Cassidy
The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School baseball team lost to Coyle & Cassidy at Taunton, Wednesday, 8-2.
Martha’s Vineyard student newspaper wins journalism awards
For the sixth consecutive year, the New England Scholastic Press Association (NESPA) awarded its Highest Achievement Award in Scholastic Editing and Publishing to the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School's student journalists.
Aquinnah annual trims Tri-town ambulance contribution
Aquinnah voters on Tuesday plowed through special and annual town meeting warrants and approved a $3,048,524 operating budget for fiscal 2012.
Vineyard Nursing opens on Nantucket and plans new office here
The Vineyard Nursing Association (VNA), doing business as the Nantucket Visiting Nurses Association, began providing home health care services on Nantucket, effective May 2.
Tisbury, Oak Bluffs inventory heavy equipment for emergency use
In preparation for the 2011 hurricane season, emergency management directors (EMD) Richard Townes of Tisbury and Peter Martell of Oak Bluffs are asking for information this month from businesses and individuals that own heavy equipment.
Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank bond rating downgraded
Standard & Poor's, a financial research agency that issues widely recognized ratings of creditworthiness, lowered the bond rating of the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank on April 12, from 'A' to 'A-.
Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network announces grant winners
Martha's Vineyard Women's Network (MVWN), a women's business group, will award $2,500 grants each to Holly Bellebuono, director of Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary, and the Martha's Vineyard Arts and Culture Collaborative, Ann Smith, chairman.
Oak Bluffs wastewater customers get a break on overdue bills
Oak Bluffs tax collector Cheryll Sashin explained this week that she has delayed filing liens against 30 residents or businesses that are delinquent on wastewater charges owed to the town.
Oak Bluffs special called to fill $180k health-cost shortfall
Oak Bluffs Selectmen Tuesday set June 21 as the date for a special town meeting to ask voters for an additional $180,000 to fund employee health care costs.
The expensive, protected moths of Martha’s Vineyard
Some have whimsically lyrical names, like the Chain Dot Geometer, the Slender Clearwing Sphinx and Gerhard's Underwing.
Oak Bluffs roundabout – video simulation
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division this week provided The Times with video simulations of the proposed Oak Bluffs roundabout and the existing four-way stop, for comparison purposes.
Beverly Wright outpolls Camille Rose to win election in Aquinnah
Aquinnah voters chose former Wampanoag Tribe chairman Beverly Wright to take a seat on the three-member board of selectmen.
Martha’s Vineyard decoy sets new auction record
Benjamin Warren Pease was a builder, fisherman, farmer, and decoy carver from Chappaquiddick who lived for about 15 years in Oak Bluffs.