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The Martha’s Vineyard Commission last week approved a wind energy plan that will regulate wind turbine development on Island land and waters.
The commission will use the plan as guidance when reviewing turbines. The commission plans to review the plan again in five years, though members emphasized that the plan could be changed at any time.
In a repeat of a presentation given to the Oak Bluffs selectmen last month, the Edgartown selectmen Monday heard serious warnings about reducing nitrogen levels in Sengekontacket Pond.
With members of the Joint Committee on Sengekontacket in attendance, the selectmen heard that based on a thorough review of the Massachusetts Estuaries Project study on the pond, nitrogen levels need to be reduced and removed.
After financial woes that led to a free cash deficit of nearly $1 million, the Oak Bluffs town administrator said this week that the town ended fiscal year 2012 on a much more positive note — still in the hole, he said, but steadily climbing out. Mr. Whritenour said, and he said it will take years to fully overcome impacts from the recession.
The cages at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard are still filled with the most adorable kittens you have ever seen. Most are black or black and white, all from three to 10 months in age. Drop by the shelter to see them.
Other cats who need homes are: Rex, a senior citizen whose adoption fee will be waived for some kind person who will give this nice gentleman a home for his remaining years; Daisy, a sweet gray cat; and Vickie, another older, gentle tabby and white who is new to the shelter and getting along well with the other cats.
Zachary Bressler Rabin of Edgartown was named a recipient of the Dean’s Award for academic excellence during the 2012 spring term at Colgate University. Mr. Rabin, a member of the class of 2013, is studying computer science. He is a graduate of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
Joseph and Susan Canha of Vineyard Haven are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Canha, to Timothy Merriman. Timothy is the son of Robert Merriman of Vineyard Haven and Maryann Merriman of Ansonia, Conn. A summer 2013 wedding on the Vineyard is planned.