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Two Years On, Plastic Water Bottle Ban Languishes

Addison Antonoff
A ban on the sale of single-use plastic drink bottles in Oak Bluffs has not been enforced in the almost two years that it has been in effect, causing concern among the bylaw’s backers and highlighting the uphill battle to reduce pollution across the Island. 
 
Island Food Products Buys Bombay Building
Addison Antonoff
The company, which purchased the property for $1.3 million, hopes to find someone to open a new restaurant at the 7 Oakland avenue location.
Budgeting Mishap Could Lead to Tisbury Override
Louisa Hufstader
A pair of newly-discovered bookkeeping snafus have sent Tisbury officials scrambling to reduce a $1.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override vote at the annual town meeting May 28.
Chilmark Voters to Weigh in on Tennis Debate at Town Meeting
Thomas Humphrey
A long-simmering controversy about the use and management of Chilmark’s town tennis courts will come before voters at annual town meeting next week, where residents will also weigh in on upping the short-term rental tax, a variety of funding articles and a nearly $14.5 million budget. 
Solar Projects Remain in Holding Pattern
Ethan Genter
Since 2022, Eversource has been telling customers on the Vineyard that the utility company cannot take on any solar projects larger than 15 kilowatts — and in some instances 25 kilowatts — while it plans to beef up a Falmouth substation that services the Island.

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News

False Fire Alarms Ring Around Edgartown

April 18, 2024

At about 8:35 a.m., firefighters received three alarms simultaneously at the Edgartown Stop & Shop, Edgartown School and Vineyard Golf Club, said fire chief Alex Schaeffer. 

Community

Earth Day Beach Clean Up

April 18, 2024

The 32nd annual Vineyard Conservation Society Earth Day beach clean-up takes place Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sports

Car Wash to Benefit Sailing Team

April 18, 2024

There will a car wash at the regional high school to support the high school sailing team on Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community

Atlantic Drive Reopens

April 16, 2024

After being closed for months due to winter storm damage, Atlantic Drive, which runs parallel to South Beach, is open to traffic again.

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Commentary

Seasonal Misgivings but Still Hopeful

Robyn Goodwin
I come from a long line of spring haters. My sister declares, “all that growth, rebirth, and renewal — I’m not into that. Give me fall. The death season.”