A vote by the New England Fishery Management Council this week to further restrict the number of days fishermen can pursue cod and yellowtail flounder drew sharp reaction from fishermen around the region, including one on the Vineyard.

Beacon Hill Lawmakers Debate Housing Bank at Legislative Hearing

By IAN FEIN

BOSTON - With an affordable housing crisis spreading across the commonwealth, state legislators on Beacon Hill this week took up a controversial bill to create a Martha's Vineyard Housing Bank. Senators from western Massachusetts to the Cape and Islands debated whether the Vineyard housing predicament warrants special legislation.

Highway Officials to Close Drawbridge

Four-Day Shutdown Begins Tuesday to Repair, Replace Concrete Decking; Alert Goes Out to Island Motorists

By MAX HART

Against the backdrop of a visit last week from the Massachusetts Highway Commissioner and pledges of greater cooperation with the Island community, state highway officials announced abruptly this week that the Lagoon Pond drawbridge will be closed to traffic for four days while repairs are made to the aging structure.

Edgartown Businessmen Plan Luxury Club

By James Kinsella
Gazette Senior Writer

A high-end Edgartown investor group is proposing to build a members-only recreational facility in Katama as part of an ambitious effort linked to the reconstruction of the Navigator restaurant on the town harbor, and a wider revival of downtown Edgartown.

Study Pinpoints Source of Pond Pollution

By MARK ALAN LOVEWELL

The primary reason for the decline in water quality in Lake Tashmoo and Lagoon and Sengekontacket ponds is nitrogen coming from septic systems.

Appraisal Company President Sends Out Missive on Tax Case

By IAN FEIN

The head of Vision Appraisal Technology Inc. has stepped into the fray surrounding the Graham property tax case against West Tisbury assessors.

Defending his Northboro company, Vision Appraisal president Kevin Comer sent to clients across the commonwealth last week a letter that criticized press coverage of the case and comments attributed to West Tisbury resident William W. Graham and his attorney.