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Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School principal Stephen Nixon announces the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Grade 12 high honors go to: Celeste Ewing, Jesse Fogg, Sarah Johnson, Jill McHugh, Amelia Pennington, Kira Shipway and Anastasia Thibodeau.
Grade 11 high honors go to: Riley Donegan, William Fligor, Maya Harcourt, Celia Mercier and William Stewart.
Chilmark selectmen this week approved new shellfish regulations to include stricter penalties for violations and clearly-stated restrictions on family permits.
It was the first time in 20 years the regulations were revised, and the selectmen were happy with the changes.
“It looks good,” selectman Jonathan Mayhew said.
Family Planning Gala
Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and with it comes the annual Friends of Family Planning Art Show benefit, an event that supports the Family Planning of Martha’s Vineyard clinic. All are invited to admire and purchase artwork — paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and more — at next weekend’s show and Thursday’s opening gala party.
Both the sale and the gala will be held at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.
There were two small earthquakes near and under Nashawena Island on Sunday night, about halfway between Martha’s Vineyard and New Bedford. The first earthquake, a magnitude 2.1, barely perceptible quake, took place at 8:39 p.m. The second occurred seven minutes later and was recorded at 1.3 in magnitude.
Nashawena is one of the Islands in the Elizabeth chain of islands. It is just east of Cuttyhunk. There were reports of the first earthquake being felt in Fall River and places nearby.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission has approved a proposed expansion of the Ocean Club restaurant in downtown Oak Bluffs. Owners Mark and Mike Wallace plan to expand the restaurant to include a second floor function hall capable of holding 500 people.
The restaurant plan was referred to the commission as a development of regional impact (DRI) after the town was threatened with a lawsuit by the owners of the Surfside Motel, who complained that increased noise from the venue would disturb their patrons.
The high school teams move into the last days of regular-season play this week, so be sure to come out and support the Vineyarders on their home turf! With the exception of track and field, each team has at least one home game.