James Howard Lobdell (“Jim”), the first of three sons of Margaret Kisk and Howard Lobdell, arrived with the incoming tide on the 20th of August 1943; he left us with the outgoing tide much mourned on July 22, 2023. Sitting with him as he set off on his last passage were his cherished […]
Tisbury has a plan to tackle nitrogen levels in Lake Tashmoo, but it still needs state approval. The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved on Wednesday, July 26, to accept and send a targeted watershed management plan for Lake Tashmoo, as presented by water resources consultant Scott Horsley, to the state for review. The plan is […]
William L. McConnell (“Bill”), a Vineyard resident of more than 40 years, died after an eight-week illness on July 21, 2023, while residing at Life Care Center of the North Shore in Lynn. He was the husband of Gayle D. Stiller of Oak Bluffs. McConnell was born in Champaign-Urbana, Ill., on Dec. 11, 1941, the […]
Owners of the historic Inn at Shearer Cottage in Oak Bluffs have opted not to follow through with prior plans to renovate and expand the property. At their meeting Thursday evening, Martha’s Vineyard Commissioners okayed the request from property reps to surrender the project on the basis that they’ve yet to break ground. According to […]