The parking in Tisbury is terrible, but traffic is worse. The police, fire and emergency services are first rate.
Within the Island’s Brazilian community of more than 2,000, the panic that followed Thursday morning’s raid by federal immigration officers turned
State Issues MCAS Scores for Vineyard
Island Educators Will Evaluate Results of Sixth Annual Testing Round in Island Public Schools
By ALEXIS TONTI
Results are in from another year of MCAS testing, challenging school leaders yet again to sort through the statistics and evaluate where teachers are getting it right and where they may be coming up short.
Tisbury Sets Nov. 18 Meeting on Ferry Fee
By ALEXIS TONTI
Tisbury will hold a special election Nov. 18 to determine whether the town will charge a 50-cent ferry fee for each passenger departing from the Vineyard Haven terminal.
The Tisbury selectmen, who unanimously support the fee, said Tuesday it will generate as much as $300,000 a year for the port community.
If approved, the fee will take effect in the new year.
Executive Assistant Quits County Post
Marsha Smolev Had Leveled Charges of Hostile Work Environment; Attorney Studies Case
By ALEXIS TONTI
The executive assistant to the county manager, Marsha Smolev, has resigned, leaving the position without clear resolution regarding her previous allegations of a hostile work environment and sexual harassment by a county commissioner.
Is Isabel Due? Not Too Early to Talk of Her
By ALEXIS TONTI
Do not panic. Check your flashlights and buy extra batteries for the radio. Stock up on water and nonperishable foods. Make sure you have first aid supplies. And if you own a boat, get it out of the water.