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Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living Supportive Day Program staff has completed the Dementia Certificate Program for Professionals Levels I and II, the center announced this week. The Supportive Day Program staff also received 20 hours of consultation training. The training and experience will enhance the staff’s ability to provide services and support to individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s or related dementia, and their families and caregivers, the center said.
Looking for fruit? Ice cream? Perhaps a summer rental? Cronig’s Market in Vineyard Haven has you covered.
Sandpiper Rentals recently installed a new kiosk in the front of the building. The kiosk gives tenants renting in Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs and up-Island the ability to pick up check-in packets the day of arrival without driving to the Sandpiper office in Edgartown. The kiosk also provides access to the realty company’s website, so interested parties can browse inventory and get to know about renting on Martha’s Vineyard.
Edgartown selectmen had sharp words for representatives from NStar Monday about the installation of taller utility poles on the Island.
The new utility poles, which are being installed on Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road and Edgartown-West Tisbury Road, average about 10 feet taller than the previous poles. An NStar representative told the Gazette that about 260 new poles are being installed, 180 on public roadways. Most of the poles are replacing existing poles, though some are new.
Ariana Binney and James Boyle of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Zelda Eloise Binney, born on July 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Zelda weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces at birth.
Emily Reddington and Marty Harris of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Harold Reddington Harris, born on July 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Harold weighed 7 pounds, 2.4 ounces at birth.
Summer is heating up, and so are the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks.
With the season midpoint fast approaching, the team holds a 17-8 record and is tied for first place in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League with the Nashua Silver Knights.