Aquinnah voters go to the polls May 16 and there will be a contested race for one seat on the town’s select board. Jannette Vanderhoop, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), is challenging two-term incumbent Tom Murphy. The two candidates took part in a forum on Wednesday, April 24, at town hall, organized by the Vineyard chapter of the League of Women Voters. Murphy — in his opening statement — spoke about his career serving as an U.S. Army Lieutenant, an advisor to a variety…
The old home of Red Cat Kitchen may not be sitting empty for long. The Oak Bluffs select board provided unanimous, conditional approval for a seasonal, all-alcohol license for Menotomy, a restaurant that will be located at 14 Kennebec Ave, after a public hearing on Tuesday, April 23. Although details of the proposed eatery are still minimal, representatives say it will be bistro style and is expected to seat just over 50 people. Also included will be four apartments. Restaurant owner Gary Charles…
1:15 pm, April 26, 2024 Before about 20 people at the Aquinnah town hall, incumbent Thomas Murphy and challenger Jannette Vanderhoop answered voter queries, weighed in on their experience and explained their vision for the town.
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for oversand vehicle access on Chappaquiddick properties managed by the Trustees of Reservations, with a review process that has gone on for months. On Wednesday, April 25, The Edgartown conservation commission unanimously approved referring two orders of conditions to their staff for review regarding access on Leland Beach/Wasque Reservation and Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge. Under the proposal, 200 vehicles would be allowed on LelandBeach/Wasque Reservation…
10:10 am, April 26, 2024 Bethany Hammond, assistant director of the Up-Island Council on Aging, will be taking over as new director of the organization next month, after the West Tisbury select board voted to appoint her to the role at their meeting on Wednesday.
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Up-Island Council on Aging, Howes House 1042 State Rd., West Tisbury Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4 pm, closed holidays 508-693-2896 friendsofupislandcouncilonaging.org There’s always something happening at the Howes House! We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4 pm. Closed holidays. Mondays
Edgartown Council on Aging The Anchors at 10 Daggett St. 508-627-4368 edgartowncoa.com Weekly Events Monday
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging 21 Wamsutta Ave. 508-693-4509, ext. 3 oakbluffsma.gov/152/Council-on-Aging Weekly Exercise, In-person and Zoom Monday 9 am: Exercise with Patience Campbell and Marilyn Miller Zoom: [https:] Meeting ID: 732 230 Password: 027340 Thursday 9 am: Exercise with Bill White Zoom: [https:] Meeting ID: 890 5226 6998 Password:…
Tisbury Senior Center 34 Pine Tree Road, Vineyard Haven 508-696-4205 tisburyma.gov/council-aging Rooted in Spring! We offer free coffee and tea all day every day! The center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Weekly Activities Mondays
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