Without a Tax Rate, Chilmark Turns to Short-Term Borrowing »

Delayed state approval for 2012 property assessments will force the town of Chilmark to operate on borrowed money for the early part of the fiscal year, the selectmen learned this week.

Wetlands Violator Faces Stiff State, Town Penalties »

A year after the Tisbury conservation commission discovered what it called the worst wetlands violation in decades, the town board, as well as the state Department of Environmental Protection, have come down hard on a West Chop homeowner

Oak Bluffs at a Crossroads Over New One-Way Traffic Pattern »

In Oak Bluffs, changes in a traffic pattern have a neighborhood physically divided, and some up in arms.

West Tisbury Eyes Greener Future With Energy Designation »

West Tisbury is on the road to becoming a Green Community. The town is in the final stages of creating a plan to reduce energy use by 20 per cent over the next five years, with the goal of becoming designated a Green Community under the 2008 state Green Communities Act.

Vineyard Athletes, From Youth Leagues To High School, Flock to Lacrosse »

On a Wednesday afternoon at the regional high school, the varsity and junior varsity sports teams are just finishing their practices. At the same time, cars pull up alongside the chain link fences ringing the fields and younger athletes step out, opening trunk doors and pulling out duffel bags of gear.

Anti-Apartheid Stance Garners Ultimate Award »

On July 1 Caroline Hunter of Oak Bluffs will receive the Rosa Parks Memorial Award from the National Education Association in Washington D.C. to honor her work in social justice, as well as her long career in education in the Cambridge school system.

Wentworth Way throws its doors open to the public - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesWentworth Way throws its doors open to the public Martha's Vineyard Times By Jack Shea An exterior view of one of the new housing units on Wentworth Way. [More Photos] The Island Housing Trust will welcome the public today from 5 pm to 6:30 pm, to celebrate the completion of its newest affordable townhouses at Wentworth Way, ...

Martha's Vineyard girls serve up winner over Chatham - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesMartha's Vineyard girls serve up winner over Chatham Martha's Vineyard Times By Ralph Stewart Samantha Potter returned a volley in her rematch with Barnstable's Kristen Donnelly at first singles. [More Photos] The girls tennis team improved to 12-2 with a 5-0 win on Tuesday over visiting Chatham.

Chilmark selectmen appeal Coast Guard decision - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesChilmark selectmen appeal Coast Guard decision Martha's Vineyard Times By Jim Hickey Chilmark selectmen disagree with the finding that the Coast Guard is not at fault for the fire that destroyed the Coast Guard boathouse and town dock. Chilmark selectmen on Tuesday unanimously voted to authorize the language of a formal ... and more »

Gone Fishin' : The start of a new fishing season makes us better people - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesGone Fishin' : The start of a new fishing season makes us better people Martha's Vineyard Times By Nelson Sigelman Fabricio Sornas holds up a 48-inch striped bass he caught last week that neared 40 pounds. He reported in an email, "We caught two stripers, one 36 inches, second one 48 inches. My friend and I were ready to leave the place where we ...