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Washout nor’easter
As a rainbow arched over Vineyard Haven Harbor Monday afternoon, an early-season nor’easter began to exit from the Cape and islands. The storm, with winds gusts as high as 60 mph, finally ended after between five and eight inches of rain were dumped on the Island over the weekend…
Land Bank Registrar’s Report: Sept. 25, 2026
Total fees for the week ending Sept. 25: $677,352 Total number of transactions: 28
Local Drop Off & Transfer Station CLOSED due to weather
Garden Notes: We’re past the equinox
One native, one not: Early fall combo of goldenrod and anemones in part sun, part shade. —Abigail Higgins Olive wood mortar and garlic. —Abigail Higgins Large black-and-yellow garden orb weaver spiders are harvesting insects. —Abigail Higgins The Sept. 22 equinox has come and…
Finance Office Closure
Hazardous Waste Disposal at MV Refuse District - October 17, 2026
Hazardous waste collection is 9 AM to 12 Noon on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the MV Refuse District, 750 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, FREE of charge to ALL island residents.