Hello, Hailey

Ashley and Michael Waters of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Hailey Joan Waters, born on Jan. 14, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Hailey weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce at birth. She joined older sister Danielle Ponte and brother Michael H. Waters.

Welcome Jacob

Sarah and David Henry of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Jacob Matthew Henry, born on Jan. 15, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jacob weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces at birth. He was welcomed by big sister Abigail Henry, too.

Please Adopt Us

Community Grants

The Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard is accepting applications for its spring grant cycle. Through its grants program, the endowment seeks to raise awareness of Vineyard issues, respond to community needs, foster collaboration among nonprofit organizations and support innovative approaches to improving the quality of life on the Island.

Island nonprofit organizations with IRS 501 (c)(3) status may apply for funding for new projects as well as continuing programs that benefit the Vineyard community.

Dean’s List

Zachary Coutinho of Chilmark was named to the dean’s honors list for the fall semester at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, N.H.

Mr. Coutinho is a junior majoring in management.

The Oak Bluffs School announces the honor roll for the first trimester, fall 2010.

Eighth grade high honors go to: Mia Arenburg, Bailey Csapo-Moreis, Josie Iadicicco, Emily Kleinhenz, Noah Kleinhenz, Gordon Moore, Madeleine Moore, Kelsey Moreis, Charlotte Potter, Samantha Potter, Ellen Reagan, Katherine Reid, Sabrina Reppert, Russell Shapiro and Jackson Yuen.