Matt Coffey Receives

Island Vision Fellowship

Matt Coffey, an associate at Breese Architects in Vineyard Haven, has received a Martha’s Vineyard Vision fellowship.

Mr. Coffey has been with the firm for six years. He has become increasingly interested in green building and sustainable design, educating himself and others in the firm.

Sparks flew briefly in the Chilmark town hall this week after the zoning board of appeals approved a plan to turn the long-established Inn at Blueberry Hill into a members-only private club.

The zoning board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the plan by Lifestyle Development Company, a New York-based for-profit organization. The inn must keep its restaurant open to the public and must allow 25 per cent of the inn guests to be from the general public.

The Dukes County Charter Study Commission has revised several dates for its series of public feedback sessions.

The sessions will provide an opportunity for the public to weigh in on the work of the commissioners as they near the end of their 18-month study of county government. The commission will make recommendations to the public in May.

Corrections

A story in last Friday’s Gazette incorrectly reported the number of votes received in the Edgartown town election by Susan Mercier, who was elected to the school committee. She received 707 votes. The Gazette regrets the error.

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A story in last Friday’s Gazette incorrectly sited the author of History of Martha’s Vineyard. The correct author is Charles Edward Banks. The Gazette regrets the error.

Felix Neck Schedules Day

For Volunteers to Assist

The Massachusetts Audubon Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is inviting volunteers to come to the sancturary from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26 to help the sanctuary prepare for the season.

Volunteers will reinvigorate Felix Neck’s butterfly garden by planting, cleaning and pruning, and by building picnic tables and benches for the outdoor program area. The effort is part of Mass Audubon’s annual statewide volunteer day.