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Property owners in Tisbury may see a reduction in their insurance rates soon. Fire chief John Schilling told the Tisbury selectmen Tuesday that the town had received a rating of three from Insurance Services Offices, a risk assessment company. Insurance providers use data from the company to set rates.
A hearing opened before the Martha's Vineyard Commission last week on Sam Dunn's plan to convert an old laundromat and gas station to 10-pin lanes with a bar and affordable apartments above. The commission has been inundated with letters and emails both for and against the project.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission Thursday approved a request from the grocery chain to postpone a public hearing scheduled for Feb. 20 to March 20. The drawn-out process has become one of many sticking points in the expansion plan.
Martha's Vineyard Museum's new exhibit illuminates good advertising campaigns from days gone by.
Vineyard Scots celebrated their heritage and raised scholarship money at the annual Robert Burns supper Friday night. The Martha's Vineyard Scottish Society has sponsored the event for 27 years.
A decisive win over Nauset/Cape Tech Saturday afternoon will send the team to the state tournament. They are undefeated in league play. Boys' basketball also qualified.