Selectman, teacher Greg Coogan hurt in fall
Oak Bluffs selectman Greg Coogan was injured Monday when he fell from a roof while doing work on his home.
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.
You gotta register to play
Registration for all MV Youth Hockey programs will be Monday, at the Arena, starting at 4 pm.
State officials to discuss Mass-RI wind energy plan
Discussion that began at a public hearing last month about Rhode Island's Ocean Special Management Plan (RIO-SAMP) resumes at a meeting on October 21 hosted by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA).
MVC approves addition to Tisbury Marketplace
With little discussion, the Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC) on Thursday unanimously approved a proposed addition to the Tisbury Marketplace on State Road in Vineyard Haven.
Officials explore regional approach to emergencies
Federal and state emergency management coordinators visited Martha's Vineyard Tuesday evening, to help advise on regional emergency planning.
Wildlife officials, hunters prepare for deer archery season
One half hour before sunrise Monday, the season's official opening moment — even earlier to make preparations — archery hunters across the state will walk stealthily into the woods to begin the six-week Massachusetts deer archery season.
Conservation is good business, and Mass Save helps, contractor says
In these difficult economic times for Island contractors and associated trades, builders have adapted.
Tisbury police take aim at updating policies
The Tisbury Police Department (TPD) recently took aim at updating its manual, to keep everyone on the same page about policies and rules.
Habitat for Humanity will hold seminar for homebuyers
At 1 pm, Saturday in Nectars at the Martha's Vineyard Airport, Habitat for Humanity will hold a first-time homebuyer's seminar for people interested in the application process for a house, which Habitat is building in the Bailey Park Community Housing development in West Tisbury.
Edgartown weighs cost and design for library project
Following a contentious meeting Friday, the Edgartown library design committee decided to go back to the drawing board.
Governor Patrick touts wind farm job benefits
Under fire from campaign rivals who are pointing to the high costs of the Cape Wind project and its energy, Gov.
West Tisbury selectman/police sergeant Manter says he has a choice to make
The West Tisbury police chief search committee Tuesday morning presented selectmen with the names of four finalists for the job of chief law enforcement officer, and a sticky question related to one of the finalists, Jeffrey "Skipper" Manter, who is a West Tisbury police officer and a selectman.
MVC and conflict of interest
Agencies such as the Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC), the Island's powerful regional land use regulatory agency, sometimes impose limits or guidelines on staff members concerning their public comments or active public participation in support of or opposition to projects their agencies may be asked to review.
Aquinnah selectmen split over oyster farm lease
In a split decision, Aquinnah selectmen voted 2-1 last week to allow Roxane "Johnnie" Ackerman to continue to raise oysters on Menemsha Pond.
Flu shot clinic stays right on target
Doctors and public health officials agree that almost everyone should get immunized against seasonal influenza.
Over the Hill soccer season starts
The Vineyard FC Masters soccer team was shut out by West Roxbury, Sunday, 1-0.
Governor freight ferry pulled out of service
The Steamship Authority's freight-carrying Governor was out of service last weekend.