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The National Widowers’ Organization, a Vineyard-based group, held its annual meeting last week in Chilmark. Founded in 2009 as the Vineyard Men’s Bereavement Group by Sam Feldman after his wife Gretchen died, the organization has sought ways to assist widowers.
The Martha’s Vineyard Family Center has received a $310,000 grant from The Children’s Trust, a state family support organization.
The grant will be spread out over five years.
A new garden on Chilmark School grounds will honor a late Island educator and leader in the public schools.
The small native plant garden being built behind the school will honor the memory of Susan Parker, who died in June.
A state-imposed shellfishing ban in Sengekontacket Pond has been extended yet again following rainfall on Sunday. The pond is safe for swimming and boating.
A dedication of the community program room at the new West Tisbury Free Public Library was held in honor of David and Rosalee McCullough.
The Oak Bluffs School has announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2013-2014 academic year.