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The annual Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament was back on the hot seat Tuesday, with a state shark biologist giving selectmen a scientific point of view of the tournament, which he said data now shows is largely catch-and-release. Though a local group has petitioned for changes to tournament regulations, the board declined to take any action.
This is the second installment of the high school spring sports preview. A preview of the baseball team will appear in next week’s Gazette, along with game recaps from the first week of the sports season.
Dexter Arrives
Carolina and Daniel Cooney of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Dexter Patrick Cooney, born on March 21 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Dexter weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and joins big brother Dashiell.
HARVARD VISIT: The Brazilian history and culture class and the advanced placement European history class visited Harvard where they were the guests of the Brazilian studies department. The students enjoyed a tour of the campus, a wonderful lunch and attended a graduate seminar on Thursday, March 22.
Easter Bazaar
The Ladies Auxiliary will host a bake sale and Easter Bazaar on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Bluffs VFW. Bazaar tables will be rented out for $30. Those who would like to participate may call Tiffany Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 508-693-9261. Baked good donations are also appreciated. All proceeds will go to local and overseas veterans.
Positive Impact
South Mountain Company, an employee-owned architecture, building, and renewable energy firm in West Tisbury, has been recognized in the first nationwide “Best for the World” and “Best for Workers” lists as one of the businesses creating the most positive worker impact. South Mountain and the other businesses on the lists earned the highest scores among more than 500 Certified “B Corporations” nationwide.