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Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome Continues to Soar
A new support group on the Island hopes to offer community and medical support to the growing population of Islanders diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that leaves people unable to digest red meat. The alpha-gal support group met for the first time last Wednesday, July 17 at the...
Court Report: Week Ending July 19
The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court. Eric Neuhoff, 66, of Edgartown, was arraigned on July 8 charges in Edgartown of assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He was released on personal recognizance and has a pretrial hearing on August 1. July...
Oak Bluffs Considers New Taxi Rules
Changes could be coming to transportation in Oak Bluffs. The town’s select board this week continued discussions over potential changes to the town’s taxicab regulations after complaints from cabbies earlier this year. The select board began to review taxi regulations when Jacqueline McGillicuddy, the owner of MV Harbor...
West Tisbury Town Column: July 26
“Never let a good crisis go to waste,” was first said by Winston Churchill and repeated recently by James Carville, the Democratic Party consultant. The statement seems well-timed this summer as convention officials scramble to restart this vitally important campaign. A policy shift is taking place here at home...
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging: August 2024
9 am, Exercise with Patience Campbell and Marilyn Miller. Coffee and tea all day, 9 am to 3 pm. Refreshments are served during all of our programs. Blood Pressure Clinic with Nurse Faith Laskaris, August 5 and 19, 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Tech Time with Clair Yi-Pellegrino, 11 am...
Oak Bluffs Town Column: July 26
Family, friends, neighbors and colleagues came to Chilmark this past Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 90th birthday of Connie Williams. Friends from their home in Belmont, colleagues from her days in academia at Boston University, Boston College and Brandeis University, and Chilmark neighbors joined in a champagne toast to this wonderful woman who has touched many in her decades of service to community and campuses.
Edgartown Town Column: July 26
I think we are all thankful that the heat and humidity finally let up. I love to open my windows. I did it one day and then it took me many days to dry out the furniture and rug. So, yes, I will run the air conditioner for a while longer.
Edgartown Council on Aging: August 2024
The Anchors at 10 Daggett St. Please visit edgartowncoa.com for more information on programs and services. All are welcome to attend. You must register for programs in advance by calling 508-627-4368. Tuesday and Friday lunch information: The meal is served at 12 pm. Feel free to come anytime after 11...
Marion says no to coffee-camper at Silvershell Beach
MARION — A request by a mobile coffee shop to operate for just over a month at Silvershell Beach was met with unanimous denial from the Marion Select Board. The board turned down an appeal made Tuesday, July 16 by New Creations Coffee owner Liz Gummow for permission to set up shop in the beach’s parking lot.
Chappy Town Column: July 26
The Chappaquiddick Island Association annual meeting will be held at the community center on Saturday, August starting at 9 a.m. Coffee and refreshments will be provided prior to the meeting coming to order. The Edgartown fire and police chiefs, town administrator, representatives of TTOR and Sheriff’s Meadow will speak. This is a golden opportunity to ask questions and express your concerns.
Chilmark Town Column: July 26
My hiking partner, also known as my daughter Bradley and I overpacked our bags “just in case.” We had everything from first aid supplies to snacks, nearly a gallon of water each, foul weather gear, sunblock, bug spray and more. We arrived at the base of Mount Washington, laced up our shoes—my brand new Altra trail runners get a big thumbs up—and set off reasonably early in the morning.
Land trust preserves to be focus of video series
MATTAPOISETT — The marshlands and preserves of the Mattapoisett Land Trust will be making their big screen debut. To celebrate the land trust’s 50th anniversary, six videos that show footage of different properties have been created and will be released in coming weeks. The videos are narrated by...
Navy Band Cruisers to perform on Martha’s Vineyard, across New England
After a long time away, the Navy Band Cruisers are back! For those who are a fan of the band, it’s a great time to catch them on the road. The band is starting its 2024 national tour on Thursday, Aug. 15. The tour will take the band to...
State Housing Secretary Visits Mashpee Housing Project To Discuss Housing
MASHPEE – State housing secretary Edward Augustus recently visited Mashpee’s LeClair Village, an affordable housing community being developed by Housing Assistance and Preservation of Affordable Housing as part of a visit to the Cape and Islands. During the visit, he and elected officials from the region discussed the...
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