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For the first time in more than a decade, a breach at Norton Point beach has officially made Chappaquiddick an island once more.

The Chappy steering committee met Tuesday evening to discuss procuring a third-party consultant to help identify the benefits and detriments of proceeding with either private or public ownership of the Chappy Ferry.  Committee chair Rick Schifter noted at their last meeting the committee voted unanimously to engage a third party, but details regarding scope of […]

During a lengthy meeting via Zoom Monday evening, the Chappy Ferry steering committee discussed possible changes to the ferry service. At its peak, the meeting had 77 participants. Committee members took up how to go about the process of potentially transferring ownership of the Edgartown transport, after a failed attempt by current owners Peter Wells […]

Following the recent departure of Sgt. Jonathan Searle from the Edgartown Police Department to Oak Bluffs, the Edgartown select board voted to approve the promotion of Officer Dayce Moore to sergeant as his replacement.  Edgartown Police Chief Bruce McNamee advocated for Moore’s promotion, citing that “he is number one on our current list of eligible […]

Youth INC Distributes $1 Million in COVID-19 Response and Recovery Grants to Nonprofit Partners NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Youth INC announced the distribution of $1 million in grants to its nonprofit partners as part of its COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. Youth INC is a venture philanthropy organization started 26 years ago by founder, Steve Orr. Steve explained, “My vision was to help build the fundraising muscle and operational strength of local grassroots youth deve...