Vineyard Brokers Report Sales Up Across the Market
By ALEXIS TONTI
With the turn of the season from summer to fall there are signs that the Vineyard real estate market has turned also, picking up the pace as it rounds the corner after a slow stretch.
"Sales are absolutely up," declared Judith Federowicz, the owner of Landmarks Real Estate in Vineyard Haven.
County to Offer Training Class for Students Seeking the GED
By ALEXIS TONTI
Following the recent elimination of an established general education diploma (GED) preparatory program on the Island, the Dukes County sheriff's department announced that it will sponsor GED classes for Vineyard residents.
Scores Improve on MCAS Test
High School Tops State Average in Both Math and English; Lower Grades Also See Strong Exam Results
By ALEXIS TONTI
The results are in from the spring round of MCAS testing, and students at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School again posted strong scores on the rigorous exam required by the state for graduation.
Ninety-two per cent of Vineyard high school sophomores passed the English exam, while 94 per cent passed the math exam, surpassing statewide averages.
Voters in Aquinnah Will Confront Supplemental Budget Request
By ALEXIS TONTI
After twice rejecting a general override to Proposition 2 1/2, voters in Aquinnah are being asked to consider yet another request for extra funding, this time for $113,000.
The money would cover cost of living increases for town employees and restore a number of other drastic cuts that were necessary to balance the budget earlier this year.
A special town meeting to consider a supplemental budget convenes Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Aquinnah town hall.
Boat Line Budget Is Central Topic at Board Meeting
By ALEXIS TONTI
Steamship Authority governors meet on the Vineyard this week to take up the 2005 draft operating budget, operating schedules and the search for the new general manager, part of a packed agenda for the monthly boat line meeting.
Acting general manager Wayne Lamson said yesterday that he anticipates putting a $65 million to $70 million draft operating budget before the board for discussion.
Westwood Crushes the Vineyard in Disappointing Home Opener
By ALEXIS TONTI
The Vineyarders took a hit Friday night, falling 35-0 to Westwood in a game that pitted last year's Division V and Division VI champions against one another.