West Tisbury con com decision challenged in court
West Tisbury selectmen last week set in motion the search for a new police chief.
Red Cross launches Island preparedness initiative
A fundraising campaign for the Red Cross Martha's Vineyard Preparedness Initiative recently received a $4,000 donation from the Cape and Islands United Way, intended as a "challenge grant" to spur additional contributions from Island businesses and community members.
Real estate advertising feature added
In support of the Island real estate industry and real estate advertisers, The Times has added a new feature to the paper's real estate classified advertising section.
Tisbury, Oak Bluffs will examine shared services
Meeting jointly, Tisbury and Oak Bluffs Tuesday agreed to appoint a committee to study ways to save tax dollars by combining services in the two towns.
FWS will discuss plans for Nomans Land
Once sheep pasture, then bombing range, the next chapter in the history of Nomans Land, the small island southwest of the Vineyard, is about to be written.
Memorial Day mingles memories with celebration
Glorious weather and an influx of welcome weekend visitors helped make the Island's Memorial Day weekend an occasion for both solemn remembrance and a celebration of summer to come.
UMass study suggests regionalization of some services, in the interest of efficiency
Real estate and other taxes paid by year-round and summer residents of the six Island towns support regional, municipal, and educational services to the tune of $68 million.
Marines will hit the beach with fly fishermen Saturday
The Martha's Vineyard Rod and Gun Club will host the 19th annual Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch and Release Tournament Saturday.
Correction
A story published on May 27, "Kelly McCarron sentenced to jail for fatal accident," should have referred to Judge H.
Special Olympians shine in competition
Three Vineyard athletes, along with a contingent of two dozen coaches, teachers, parents, and fans, traveled to Mashpee High School last Friday for the fourth annual Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA) South Section Cape Cod School Day Games.
Coast Guard changes command, keeps steady mission
Chief Jason Olsen took command of United States Coast Guard Station Menemsha last Thursday, in a crisp military ceremony before a large group of Coast Guard officers, enlisted men and women, veterans, Menemsha town officials, families, and friends.
West Tisbury special town meeting is Tuesday
West Tisbury will hold a special town meeting at 7 pm, June 8, at the West Tisbury School.
West Tisbury asks state for safety markers at intersection
The West Tisbury selectmen, and the town police and fire chiefs have formally asked the state highway department to install traffic delineators along the center line at the intersection of State Road and Old County Road, the scene of a recent three-car accident.
SEED loans benefit Island businesses
The South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation has closed on five small business loans in the Cape and Islands totaling $750,000.
Tisbury selectmen approve Lake Street dock fueling
Tisbury selectmen voted to approve regulations for fueling at the Lake Street dock at Tashmoo at the conclusion of a public hearing that occurred during their meeting Tuesday night.
Nectar’s will bring back music, adds pizza
Nectar's, the Vermont nightclub that operated the former Outerland club near the Martha's Vineyard Airport last summer, will return to the Island this year.
Three charged with rape of Maine woman
Three men, two from Oak Bluffs and one from Bourne, were arraigned Thursday in Edgartown District Court, on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery.
Restaurant evacuated after small chimney fire
Oak Bluffs firefighters responded to a report of a chimney fire at the Offshore Ale House restaurant on Kennebec Avenue in Oak Bluffs Tuesday afternoon.