Help at a time of stress
To the Editor: A big, late thank-you to Andy Farrissey and staff for coming to my house to assist Craig Willet to help find a faulty ground wire. The charge was a cup of coffee. We have to remember...
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World War II ordnance exploded at Long Point
Update: A Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad exploded a 100-pound photo flash bomb Tuesday evening creating a loud bang that reverberated throughout the region. A Times intern on the scene said it...
View ArticleThe children are watching
To the Editor: Years ago, when I was tabbed to lead the Oak Bluffs School, a very wise educator, Priscilla Sylvia, reminded me to be sensitive to the children of my new school, as I highlighted areas...
View ArticleMotorists walk away uninjured from O.B. vehicle collision
An Isuzu Rodeo and a GMC Denali pickup collided at the intersection of County Road and Eastville Avenue in Oak Bluffs Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported at the scene. Both vehicles were...
View ArticleSchool committee hopes to improve special education programs at MVRHS
Both the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and All-Island school committees are looking at ways to ensure a more consistent transition from eighth grade to high school for students in special...
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Plovers may close all of Norton Point Beach
As of Monday, most of Chappy was closed to vehicle traffic. More closures are likely. As a result of roving and reproducing shorebirds that are protected by the federal and state government, more of...
View ArticleNew auctioneer for Possible Dreams
The Possible Dreams Auction, run by Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS), has hired Sherry Truhlar as its new auctioneer for 2017. Ms. Truhlar is a professional auctioneer and the founder of Red...
View ArticleRep. Keating authors Lyme disease legislation
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), five counties in the 9th Congressional District, represented by Congressman Bill Keating, have the highest rates of Lyme disease in the...
View ArticleCommunity aces team’s return
The scene was an incredible one. Dozens of parents and family members, and a lineup of fire trucks, parked near the Vineyard Haven ferry terminal. The anticipation was palpable as family, friends,...
View ArticleREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: June 5 – 9, 2017
Aquinnah June 5, Vineyard Conservation Society Inc. sold Lot 524 to Sheriffs Meadow Foundation for $50,000. Chilmark June 9, Great Rock Bight LP sold a lot on Brickyard Road to Brickyard LLC for...
View ArticleREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: June 12 – 16, 2017
Aquinnah June 15, Donald D. Worley, as personal representative under the will of Leonard F. Vanderhoop Jr. and as trustee of the Vanderhoop Family Trust, sold property off Moshup Trail to the Martha’s...
View ArticleYard Sales June 23-25
Click here to see all yard sales on one interactive map. The post Yard Sales June 23-25 appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
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Morning Glory Farm celebrates strawberry season
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View ArticleTable tennis club open to new members
The Martha’s Vineyard Table Tennis Club begins its summer season June 29 at The Barn in Oak Bluffs. The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. Club members also play Saturdays and Sundays, 3-5...
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Photos of the week June 25-July 1
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View ArticleAcademic honors, June 29
Graduation Megan Buchanan of Vineyard Haven, from Westfield State University. Dean’s list Tom Irwin of Oak Bluffs, at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. August A. Welles of Vineyard Haven, at...
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William Merritt Correllus
William Merritt Correllus, 84, of Oak Bluffs, and Little Egg Harbor, N.J., died on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 3:30 pm in Manahawkin, N.J. Bill was born at home at the State Forest in Edgartown on...
View ArticleJohn Michael Boardman
John Michael Boardman, 87, died on Sunday morning, June 25, 2017, at his home in Hart Haven in Oak Bluffs. He was married to Adrienne J. (Bagley) Boardman. Visiting hours will be on Friday, June 30,...
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Ronnee Lyle Schultz
Ronnee Lyle Schultz packed up his infectious smile, tall tales, years of service, devotion to his wife Heidi, and love of the outdoors to leave this worldly life, dying on June 9, 2017. Ronnee was born...
View ArticleSamuel A. Campbell
Samuel A. Campbell, “Magic Sam,” age 74, of West Tisbury, died peacefully with his wife at his side, on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Antigone...
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