Local News in Dukes County

Former fire chief’s suit against Tisbury falling apart

Former Tisbury Fire Chief Gregory Leland’s lawsuit against the town of Tisbury is at risk of dismissal after his former attorneys withdrew their representation, and he failed to appear at a hearing in July. A status review hearing is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5 at 3 pm at the…

Edgartown residents push back on ancient way plan

Eastern half of proposed path. —Courtesy Land Bank Western half of proposed path. —Courtesy Land Bank A plan by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank to cut a public footpath through an ancient way known as Swimming Place Path is before town officials after a year of no action by the…

Opioid settlement funds could bridge some health gaps

Back when now-Gov. Maura Healey was the Massachusetts attorney general, in July 2021, she sued opioid distributors, manufacturers, and pharmacies for their prescription practices, which the state argued contributed to a national opioid crisis. What resulted was a settlement of…

Lagoon Pond opens to shellfishing at dawn on Saturday 10/03/2026

Sengekontacket will remain closed until further notice.

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