Parking changes coming to Oak Bluffs harbor
On Wednesday, Oak Bluffs selectmen unanimously approved diagonal parking along Oak Bluffs Harbor, between Dukes County Ave and the bathhouse, beginning this spring. The change will create 12 more...
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About those flames in Katama
Edgartown photographer David Welch sent us these “drone” photographs of a controlled burn on Saturday in Edgartown. A different perspective. – David Welch The Edgartown Fire department used the burn to...
View ArticleSteamship cancels some Sunday boats due to high winds
The Steamship Authority has cancelled late afternoon and evening runs of the Woods Hole, due to weather conditions. The following boats are cancelled: M/V WOODS HOLE 5:15PM Woods Hole to Vineyard...
View ArticleCarolyn P. Goudey
Carolyn P. (Watson) Goudey, 62 years old, of Salem and Vineyard Haven, died on Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Massachusetts General Hospital, after a brief illness. Carolyn was the wife of Robert Goudey....
View ArticleCarolyn R. Brown
Mrs. Carolyn R. Brown, 87, of Oak Bluffs, died on March, 16, 2017, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 25, at 10 am in the Oak Grove Cemetery,...
View ArticleBig Chili Contest heats up this weekend
MVY Radio’s Big Chili Contest is in its 31st year, and will likely draw upwards of a thousand Islanders and day-trippers alike for one hot time on Saturday, March 25, at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs....
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Masters swim team takes second at NE short-course meet
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View ArticleJennie Lindland to play in NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic
Jennie Lindland of Edgartown, a senior forward at Bridgewater State University, has been selected to play in the New England Women’s Basketball Association (NEWBA) Senior All-Star Classic on Saturday...
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Claire Elizabeth Nickerson Hall
Claire Elizabeth Nickerson Hall died in the place that she began her life, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was 82. She was born to Howard and Marie Brown Nickerson in 1935...
View ArticlePrecautionary Principle for turf discussion
To the Editor: While The MV Times March 16 editorial “Turf wars” leads with a thoughtful summary of the debate, the logic used to justify the paper’s continued support of synthetic turf falls short....
View ArticleOur look at STEAM
To the Editor: As parents of two kindergartners at the Chilmark School, we didn’t know what to expect when attending the school’s STEAM night on Wednesday, March 15. After an informative and...
View ArticleMeritocracy for the Airport Commission
To the Editor: I was saddened by Christine Todd’s letter (March 8, “Leaving the Airport Commission”). I most certainly recognize and appreciate Christine’s hard work, accomplishments, and dedication to...
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Vineyard Montessori students attend Montessori Model U.N. Conference
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View ArticleDoggie Adoption Day at Black Dog
The Black Dog General Store in Edgartown is sponsoring a Doggie Adoption Day for Angels Helping Animals Worldwide on March 25 from noon to 4 pm. According to a press release, a variety of wonderful...
View ArticleSteamship Authority hires new treasurer and comptroller
The Steamship Authority (SSA) board members announced Tuesday that Terry Cote Vizard, chief financial officer for Outer Cape Health Services, will be the boatline’s new treasurer and comptroller. She...
View ArticlePopular hunter education class returns
Massachusetts Wildlife will sponsor a basic hunter education class in April (bit.ly/Huntclass). The three-day state-certified class provides an opportunity for Vineyard residents to meet the...
View ArticleSteamship Authority cancels some boats due to weather
The following trips have been canceled due to Weather conditions. M/V WOODS HOLE 5:15PM Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven M/V WOODS HOLE 6:30PM Vineyard Haven to Woods Hole The authority suggests travelers...
View ArticleVineyard Montessori School acquires land to expand its campus
The Vineyard Montessori School (VMS) has purchased land adjacent to its existing campus, allowing for expansion of the school to help meet “the growing needs of the community and bringing value to the...
View ArticleMV Arena renovation underway
The $3.7 million renovation of MV Arena has begun on schedule. The top-down restoration of the ailing facility will replace virtually everything but the new roof. “We are extremely excited to be...
View ArticleEditorial: Don’t let up on housing
Along with healthcare, education, and freedom from fear, the adequate supply of housing for all of our neighbors is a fundamental and high priority of the healthy community we are committed to...
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