State officials see merit in NStar merger with Northeast Utility
It's too early to know the impact on rates and customer service for Massachusetts customers of this week's merger announcement between utility giants NStar and Northeast Utilities, a top state energy official said Tuesday.
Land Bank to protect Kingsbury field vista
The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank commission Tuesday announced it had signed a contract to purchase a conservation restriction over 7 acres in Tisbury.
MVC fishing pier hearing reels in avid supporters
A Martha's Vineyard Commission public hearing for a proposed state-built fishing pier in Oak Bluffs netted a big haul of enthusiastic Island fishermen.
Habitat explains Bailey Park process to would-be applicants
Eight possible applicants, all would-be homeowners, attended a seminar Saturday hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard.
Derby awards ceremony was the answer to a prayer
The 65th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby concluded with a dramatic awards ceremony.
Teacher protests hiring process at Up-Island school committee meeting
Despite their policy of non-involvement in personnel matters, Up-Island Regional School District (UIRSD) school committee members heard a long, impassioned appeal from West Tisbury science teacher Karl Nelson, who described a hiring process that he said was unfair to him.
Chappy power cable repairs get emergency okay
Edgartown selectmen voted Tuesday to authorize emergency repairs to the underwater cable that supplies power to Chappaquiddick.
Chilmark demurs on Tea Lane tenant, gets dock funds
During a busy but fast-moving meeting Tuesday, Chilmark selectmen approved the start date for the scallop shellfish season, received an update on plans to rebuild the West Dock, and began the process of appointing several committees to oversee renovations to the Tea Lane farmhouse.
West Tisbury ZBA approves special permits for Habitat project
West Tisbury's zoning board of appeals (ZBA) has unanimously approved requests from Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard for special permits to build affordable houses on lots considered nonconforming.
Martha’s Vineyard footballers lose the Big One to Somerset Raiders
Friday's Homeocming Weekend football game between Martha's Vineyard and Somerset promised to be a tight contest between two equally talented and undefeated teams.
Aquinnah hires new town coordinator
Aquinnah selectmen have selected Adam Wilson, presently zoning administrator for Oak Bluffs, to become the new town coordinator.
Oak Bluffs hires new children’s librarian
Oak Bluffs selectman unanimously agreed to hire Sondra Murphy as the children's librarian at their Tuesday meeting.
Correction
An ad for a "Pig Roast" at Coop de Ville on Oak Bluffs Harbor that appeared on page 40 in last week's Times included the incorrect time.
Tisbury clerk plans to end hunting, fishing license sales
Hunters and fishermen in the habit of purchasing a new license and wildlife stamps from the Tisbury town clerk will need to hone their computer skills in the new year.
Vineyard Gazette says circulation fall off follows trend
Vineyard Gazette circulation numbers dropped across the board, according to a circulation statement for 2010 published Friday.