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An industry toxicologist promoting artificial turf fields has repeatedly cited her work for EPA while downplaying the risks of “forever chemicals” used to

Chilmark voters were in a mood to say yes Saturday afternoon, passing every part of a 19 article warrant. Topping the warrant, a $950,000 request for an HVAC at the Chilmark School, handily cleared a requisite ⅔ threshold with only one dissenter. A $16,588.26 ask to cover old bills cleared a ⁹/₁₀ majority requirement with […]

The Vineyard Trust has named Nevette Previd as its new executive director. Previd will take the reins of the nonprofit organization that oversees the maintenance of 20 historic properties on the Island such as Flying Horses, the Old Whaling Church, and Alley’s General Store.  Previd is the principal of Nevette Previd Consulting and the owner […]

The first ever Martha’s Vineyard Oyster Fest brought hundreds of shellfish lovers to the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and several other venues during a three-day celebration of sustainable seafood. There were more than enough oysters (and bottles of wine) to go around at the main event at the museum, which featured hands-on education by local experts, […]

The Martha's Vineyard Times Three vie for two selectmen seats in O.B. Longtime Oak Bluffs selectman Greg Coogan is not seeking a seventh term. Three candidates are seeking two seats open on the Oak Bluffs board of selectmen, as longtime selectman Greg Coogan will not seek re-election. Nominations closed earlier this week. Coogan, who has served on the board since 2003, is a retired Tisbury School math teacher of 30 years. Incumbent Jason Balboni is seeking his second term on the board. Balboni is the board’s current chairman. Two other candidates are seeking election to the town...