News
More than a year after adopting new, state-mandated anti-bullying regulations — including a requirement to report all instances of bullying or related behavior — teachers and administrators at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School say they are already seeing positive effects in the school community.
While bullying is a rare occurrence, school leaders said, students have warmed to the new rules, which have created a more considerate environment at the school and helped quell burgeoning conflicts.
Named Fire Chief
Following a year marked by critical staff shortage and leadership changes in the Aquinnah fire department, the town selectmen appointed Simon Bollin as their new fire chief this week.
“Welcome aboard as chief,” said board chairman Jim Newman. “In the time you’ve been acting chief you’ve done a great job in bringing the department almost up to speed. It’s really appreciated and the entire town appreciates it.”
Change is on the way for the Island’s music scene, as the Edgartown board of selectmen approved an alcohol license transfer from Nectar’s nightclub to Flatbread Pizza Company on Monday.
By REMY TUMIN
The cost of doing business is going up in Aquinnah this year, where voters will face a sizeable increase in the annual town operating budget at their annual town meeting Tuesday night, followed by a large general override question at the annual town election the next day. Aquinnah is the only town on the Island to seek a Proposition 2 1/2 general override this year.
“It’s a reality that it has to happen — costs are going up for all of us,” selectman Jim Newman said this week.
Joseph Alosso, the superintendent of the Oak Bluffs wastewater treatment plant, has announced his retirement.
Mr. Alosso, 50, told the Gazette Thursday that his last day at the plant will be May 18. He said he informed the board of selectmen and the wastewater commission about his decision at the end of April.
Dean’s List
James Todd of Oak Bluffs was named to the dean’s list at Villanova University for the fall 2011 semester. Todd is enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.