A new bill before the state legislature that proposes to change how Massachusetts defines when certain beaches are considered public is making waves on Martha’s Vineyard and could upend centuries of precedent. 

Joseph Tierney had a plea of not guilty entered on his behalf by the court for the charge stemming from an alleged altercation at the West Tisbury annual town meeting this spring.

The forest cutting was sought by DCR to restore the globally rare sandplain grassland habitat that has been overtaken by the pines, which were initially planted decades ago as part of an ill-fated lumber industry on the Island. 

Cozy Corner Cafe is proposing to stay open until 12:30 a.m. and wants the ability to serve drinks and play music.

Blue Heron Farm, the Chilmark estate that played host to President Barack Obama and the First Family in summers past, sold last week for $37 million.