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Shelly Jones and Philip Reed of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Jesse Benjamin Reed, born on Nov. 2 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jesse weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces at birth. He joins big brothers Cole and Damon at home.
The Vineyard boys lost a hard-fought game against seasoned Medway in Wednesday's semifinals, losing 2-1 in overtime play.
The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard has lost one of its own.
Healthy snacks aren’t so popular with high schoolers, judging by cafeteria revenues.
Aquinnah voters approved the $32,000 purchase of a half acre of land for relocation of the Gay Head Light while moving quickly through a special town meeting agenda Tuesday night.
Forty-four voters gathered at the old town hall unanimously approved 16 out of 18 agenda items, but paused for discussion about the proposal to purchase land for the lighthouse relocation effort.
Selectman chairman Beverly Wright said the lot is one of three where the town might relocate the lighthouse.
As the state prepares to award medical marijuana dispensary permits sometime next year, West Tisbury voters overwhelmingly approved a zoning bylaw to regulate the facilities at a special town meeting Tuesday night.
The bylaw allows dispensaries in the mixed business and light industrial districts in town via a special permit process. The zoning board of appeals will be the permitting authority.
A total of 164 voters turned out to the special session. Moderator F. Patrick Gregory presided over the 12-article warrant, most of which was approved.