Real estate sales on Martha's Vineyard are falling against a backdrop of increasing inventory and rising transaction prices.

NStar Labor Strike Hits Home Hard; Workers Decry Abrupt Benefit Cutoff

By JAMES KINSELLA

Striking NStar Electric & Gas employees on the Vineyard grew more bitter yesterday as word spread that the power distribution company had suspended health insurance benefits for workers on strike.

"It doesn't say much for how they feel for their employees," said Glenn Dickson of Vineyard Haven. "Usually there's a grace period. It seems like they don't care."

Long Island Ferry Concern Eyes Martha's Vineyard for Possible New Route

By James Kinsella
Gazette Senior Writer

Owners of a Montauk, N.Y., ferry company have launched a federal lawsuit that could open the way for car ferry and fast ferry service between Long Island and Martha's Vineyard.

In the lawsuit, entities with ownership interests in the Viking Fleet want to strike down a ban by the town of East Hampton against car ferries and fast ferries operating out of Montauk harbor.

After a long, cold winter, Vineyard property owners are getting some welcome news: people are still willing to pay thousands of dollars a week to r

Steamship Authority Downsizes; Savings Estimated at $1 Million

By James Kinsella
Gazette Senior Writer

Senior managers at the Steamship Authority quietly announced yesterday that a total of 23 positions were eliminated earlier this year by offering severance packages to employees.