Louisa Hufstader

Island's Only Commercial Marijuana Grower to Close

Fine Fettle, the Vineyard's only legally-permitted cannabis producer, has stopped growing marijuana on the Island and will close its West Tisbury dispensary later this year.

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Tisbury Election Sees Pair of Contested Races

Candidates for office in Tisbury have filed their nomination papers for the town election in June, with contested races for school committee and constable.

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Tisbury Lays Out Plan for the Future

More than nine years after Tisbury officials and residents first began discussing their visions for the town’s future, the planning board this week unanimously adopted a master plan to guide development decisions.

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Tisbury Town Administrator to Retire, Town Eyes Succession Plan

Tisbury town administrator John (Jay) Grande will not be seeking reappointment to a fourth term when his contract is up next March.

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Steamship Works to Improve Communication on Ferry Cancellations

At the ferry line’s board of governors meeting Tuesday, Steamship staff said they were increasing the number of employees who can green light cancellations, expanding the call center hours and making other attempts to improve communication with customers about the status of ferries.

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Override Scare Ends in Tisbury After Budget Spreadsheet Reveals Hidden Funds

A hidden spreadsheet entry contained $1.8 million in long-forgotten funds — more than enough to balance the town’s $40 million budget, according to Tisbury finance director Jon Snyder.

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Joan Nathan's New Book Is a Recipe for Life

Journalist, author and seasonal Chilmark resident Joan Nathan holds a unique place in American letters — and kitchens — as the country’s leading authority on Jewish cooking traditions from around the world.

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Seasonal Homeless Shelter Experiences Record Need

The Harbor Homes winter shelter in Oak Bluffs closed for the season Saturday morning, after experiencing its busiest year ever.

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Picture This

Hanging art is easier than you think. Just ask some of the Island’s experts.

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Budgeting Mishap Could Lead to Tisbury Override

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.

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