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Charging Bigotry, Applicant Attacks Commissioner Role
By JULIA WELLS
In a tense exchange that left members of the Martha's Vineyard Commission stunned, the developer of the Down Island Golf Club took off the gloves last night, repeatedly calling a senior member of the commission a bigot.
Art Buchwald opened last night's Possible Dreams auction with the same wit that over 24 years has helped raise $4 million dollars for Martha's Vine
For the 25th Year: Art Buchwald Heads Back to Auction Block
By C.K. WOLFSON
There are no similar versions of himself; he is that singular, that irreverent, blunt, kind-hearted. Mischievous to an inch of trouble. Without intention, without seeming to care, he is a finger-in-the-socket current of unpredictability and compassion that, when added to almost any existing whole, changes its entire composition.
Unspoiled beaches. A quiet, rural island community. Canoes and kayaks for rent. Cool caps and T-shirts for sale. Hundreds of cars.
County Commissioners Delay on Manager Hire
By MANDY LOCKE
The Dukes County commissioners stalled again this week - failing to resolve questions raised about newly hired county manager Laurie Perry's college degree.
"I'm dismayed it's taken this long to resolve the issue. It does sound like a broken record, but this will be resolved at our next meeting. There isn't any more to talk about," said John Alley, chairman of the county commission.
Complaining that Edgartown officials turned a deaf ear to their appeals to limit operations at Katama Farm, a group of four Katama residents will g