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Rhode Island Fast Ferry has partnered with Deepwater Wind to build a new transport vessel for technicians working on the country’s first offshore wind energy project, located between Block Island and the Vineyard.
The Oak Bluffs selectmen this week approved an entertainment license for The Barn Bowl and Bistro, and granted an exception to a policy of prohibiting construction in the business district after June 1.
For the second year in a row, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has been named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals in the country.
The winners of the 2015 Best of the Vineyard awards will be announced on Friday, June 12 at a party hosted by Martha’s Vineyard Magazine, the sponsor of the annual readers’ choice contest. The party at The Loft at Dreamland will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the magazine. More than 3,000 people participated in this year's balloting, selecting winners in 84 categories.
Energy efficiency is good for the environment and the electricity bill. Next week, Cape Light Compact is offering a workshop for local businesses about how to save money through the compact’s energy efficiency programs. The event is co-sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, and the Martha’s Vineyard Commission
Cape Light’s efficiency programs are available to any business on Cape Cod and the Vineyard. The organization offers financial incentives for making energy efficiency improvements.
Members of the Coldwell Banker Landmarks Real Estate team recently attended the annual Coldwell Banker Northeast Regional Rally in Connecticut.