Tisbury Police Department Size Debated
By JOSHUA SABATINI
At a Tisbury police labor management meeting Tuesday afternoon, patrolmen said their own safety and that of the public is jeopardized by having a department of only 11 men.
The union wants an increase in manpower. But selectmen have been considering cutting back the department since more than a month ago, when police chief John McCarthy asked the board's permission to hire a patrolman to replace one who recently retired. Selectman Tristan Israel questioned the need, and the debate was on.
First Fall Northeaster Buffets Vineyard With Heavy Rains and Blustery Winds
By JOSHUA SABATINI
A late September northeaster hit the Island Saturday and lingered through the weekend, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds and generally upsetting Vineyard life.
The fall fishing derby was effectively put on hold by the high winds, which kept boats at their moorings. Only seven fish were weighed on Sunday, and just four Monday morning.
US Airways Express Stops Island Flights After Oct. 15; Carrier Cites Increased Costs
By JOSHUA SABATINI
US Airways Express, in its fifth year of servicing the Island, announced Monday that Oct. 15 will be its last day operating out of the Vineyard airport.
Tisbury Center Gets New Look
Officials Will Present Bold Plans to Beautify Main Street Area Beginning Early Next Spring at Annual Town Meeting
By JOSHUA SABATINI
At the annual town meeting in April of 2002, the Tisbury Business Association, working with the town's public works department, will present preliminary designs for an ambitious program to improve Tisbury's appearance.
Work began on the fire breaks in the Manuel F. Corellus State Forest this week, with the blessing of the state attorney general but over the protests of a watchdog group which promises to seek a court injunction today.
Selectmen Support Tough Moped Laws
All-Island Selectmen Association Hears Emotional Appeal
To Pressure Boston to End Carnage on Island Roads
By JOSHUA SABATINI
After listening to a presentation by Sam Feldman of the Mopeds Are Dangerous Committee, the All-Island Selectmen Association unanimously decided to support legislation that would require a motorcycle license to rent a moped.