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Saving and spending conflict in West Tisbury
Requests for spending and efforts to save confronted the West Tisbury selectmen at their meeting on November 4. However, before getting down to business, selectman Richard Knabel, presiding in the absence of chairman Dianne Powers, noted that due to the rebuilding of the structure this meeting marked the first time in several years that the ...
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Wednesday's seasonal flu clinic limited to 1,200 doses
The all-Island seasonal flu vaccination clinic, scheduled Wednesday, November 11, is limited to 1,200 doses that will be given on a first come, first served basis.
Martha's Vineyard District Court Report : Martha's Vineyard Times : November 5, 2009
Nathaniel H. Fleming, Providence, RI; DOB 3/6/89, OUI-liquor or .08%: continued without finding for one year, must attend driver alcohol education program and pay program fee, $250 state fee, 210-day loss of license, must pay $250 HIF, $50 VDD, $50 VW, and $65 PSF; negligent operation of motor vehicle: dismissed at the request of the Commonwealth; ...
Flu Hits High School Hard;Clinic Nov. 11
Illness presumed to be swine flu has resulted in the absence of an average of more than 100 students each day of the past week from the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.
Julie Kimball used to describe this time of year as shooting along like a roller coaster.
News Update: Wednesday, November 4Some School H1N1 Clinics Set for Monday
The milkweed pods are breaking, And the bits of silken down Float off upon the autumn breeze Across the meadows brown.
Lambert's Cove Road bridge is closed
Lambert's Cove Road, between the EC Cottle lumber yard and the Lambert's Cove Beach parking lot is closed to all traffic - motorized, pedaled, or pedestrian - for two weeks to allow for repair of the road, according to the West Tisbury superintendent of streets Richard Olsen.
In dead Vineyard oaks, a warming warning
Ever since a vast tract of Martha's Vineyard forest died two years ago, visitors who stumbled upon the graveyard of gray stalks have called it eerie, bizarre, and sad.
Costs Take Early Learning Out Of Reach for Vineyard Families
Jack Lionette and the daily leadership calendar. The Island Children's School in West Tisbury was a busy place on Wednesday morning, as two to five-year-olds spread throughout two schoolrooms went about their daily preschool routines.
Oct. 16, Douglas C. and Doris D. Ward sold 5 Mullen Way to Thomas W. Littlejohn 3rd and Margaret H. Littlejohn for $2,400,000. Oak Bluffs Oct.
Shop Talk: Looks like Halloween
The chill is about to run through our veins as well as our bones. Halloween is next weekend and the Island is gearing up for a festival of spooky.
Poetry Festival brings Island poets together
Last Thursday, Oct. 15, the second annual Massachusetts Poetry Festival kicked off with simultaneous readings at eight venues across the state, including Martha's Vineyard.
Carly Simon is calling from her Lambert's Cove home to talk about her new CD, to share philosophies and impressions.
Sunday was a perfect day for inside chores and that's what we did. Mike cleaned his shop and I think I peeled every apple in West Tisbury.
Dredging Debate Splits Mill Pond Planners, Town
To dredge or not to dredge? That is the question currently being bandied about in West Tisbury.
Cue the Violins: Schoola s Chief Puts Strings Program on Block
Music, arts and enrichment programs in the Island schools are on the block for downsizing as the Vineyard schools superintendent tries to craft a budget for the coming year with little or no increase over last year.
Island artists' favorite places
The rich, colorful paintings of artist Ken Vincent and the painted seascapes and landscapes of Ray Ellis capture almost reverent scenes on the Island, helping the viewer appreciate the essence of the Vineyard.
Writers Residency: An opportunity to write and share
This month, eight writers are living and writing at the Point Way Inn in Edgartown - the first full session of the Martha's Vineyard Writers Residency.
Island Plan review inspires speechlessness
Members of the West Tisbury board of selectmen and town planning board held a joint meeting last week for a single purpose: to review and discuss the Martha's Vineyard Commission draft Island Plan.
New Martha's Vineyard Museum director has long-range vision
David Nathans, the new executive director of the Martha's Vineyard Museum, has committed to a three-year tenure, but Mr.