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The Nature Conservancy called it a globally rare community type.
The Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program said it is one of the most critical habitats to protect in all of New England.
Many Island residents know it best as a secret late-night skinny-dipping spot.
The Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust confirmed yesterday that it will buy the Old Sculpin Gallery - the landmark building that fronts Dock stre
Town Appraiser Puts High Price on Land
West Tisbury Expert Takes the Stand in Protracted Graham Tax Hearing; Values Property at $64.5 Million
By IAN FEIN
An expert real estate appraiser hired by West Tisbury assessors last year estimated the total value of 235 acres owned by town resident William W. Graham at $64.5 million, significantly higher than the town's original assessments.
Council Wants to Swim at Peaked Hill
By BRIEN HEFLER
The Chilmark town affairs council is proposing construction of a municipal pool on town land at Peaked Hill, but first the council needs approval from town selectmen for a proposed warrant article.
An eight-year legal battle over property rights in Aquinnah resurfaced last week when the Massachusetts Court of Appeals reversed a 2001 state land
The sword of Damocles apparently will dangle a while longer over the finances of Dukes County government.
The county commission tentatively had slated a meeting for tomorrow with the finance advisory board to discuss strategy in what could be a major legal judgment against the county. But county manager E. Winn Davis said yesterday the meeting had been canceled.