Community
The well-known president of the Friends of the Tisbury Council on Aging remained in critical condition this week at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a recent accident when she was hit by a car while walking in Vineyard Haven.
In honor of Veterans Day, the Gazette has added a collection of stories from the Viet Nam era to the Time Machine, its digital showcase of historic material.
Alexander Schaeffer has been approved by Edgartown selectmen to take over as chief of the fire department following the retirement of Peter Shemeth in January.
Veterans Day celebrations this year will feature some changes.
Nearly 30 Island nonprofit groups and community programs enjoyed a spotlight moment Tuesday evening, when the Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard presented them with grants.
Alexander J. Schaeffer, the deputy chief at the Edgartown fire department, has been named the town’s next fire chief. Selectmen unanimously backed the choice at their meeting Monday.