Dean’s Award

Zachary Bressler Rabin of Edgartown has been named a recipient of the dean’s award for academic excellence during the 2011 fall term at Colgate University. Zachary is the son of Steven D. Rabin and Karen Bressler. He is a member of the class of 2013, concentrating in computer science.

Seastreak has announced it will once again offer catamaran ferry service between New Jersey, New York city and New Bedford to the Island. Ferry service from New Jersey and New York city to Oak Bluffs will be offered from May 24 to Sept. 3, as well as on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 5 to 8. Ferries depart from Highlands, N.J. and the East 25th street pier in New York.

One-way tickets are only $155, $175 during holiday weekends. Round-trip tickets are $230, $275 during holiday weekends.

Airport Drill

The Martha’s Vineyard Airport will conduct a mass casualty incident drill on Sunday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Multiple emergency response vehicles, flashing lights, sirens, smoke and simulated fires may be visible in the airport area during that time, and may result in traffic delays. Emergency responders from all Island towns will participate in the training.

The drill is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

In the event of severe weather the drill will be rescheduled for March 25.

Dean’s List

Caroline Davey of Oak Bluffs, MA, has been named to Fisher College’s dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester.

Announcing Isla

Eileen and Don Gregory of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Isla Felicita Gregory, born on March 9, 2012, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Isla weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and joins big brother Donnie.

Edgartown Honor Roll

Edgartown School principal John Stevens has announced the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Eighth grade high honors go to: Renato Gomes, Samantha Hargy, Jared Livingston, Sara Poggi and Katharine Wallace.

Eighth grade honors go to: Jimmy DiMattia, Katherine Dourian, Alexandra Ellis, Elliot Ferland, Olivia Green-Lingren, Elizabeth Hayman, Jacquelyn Hegarty, Marlla Lemos and Amadine Muniz.