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MVRHS graduate wins by landslide in California mayoral race

During the historic midterm elections last week that featured several firsts in key political positions — from the first Black woman governor to the first Native American governor — a Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) alumnus made his own splash on the other side of the country.

Martha'S Vineyard, MA · 2d
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Ocean View Hotel Faces Historic Hurdle

A controversial plan for a new hotel in Oak Bluffs faces an uncertain future after a town historic committee refused to give it its blessing last month. On Oct. 13, the Copeland plan review committee voted 3-1 that the proposed Ocean View Hotel was not appropriate for the district. The three-story, 26-room, Victorian-style hotel, backed by Boston-based developer Charles Hajjar, is designed to pay homage to the original Ocean View that burned down in 1965.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 23h
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Mayor Mitchell Proposes Ban on Overnight RV and Camper Parking in New Bedford

The following is a press release from Mayor Mitchell’s office. Mayor Jon Mitchell has introduced a new city ordinance prohibiting the overnight parking of recreational vehicles (RVs), motor homes, trailer homes, and campers on public streets and city property. The proposal is designed to address the persistent problem of people parking those vehicles indefinitely on neighborhood streets.

New Bedford, MA · 3h
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Cape Cod honors the life of Marine Corporal Nicholas Xiarhos with documentary

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 22h

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This Old Martha’s Vineyard Country Store Hides A Pizza Oven, And You Eat Your Slice In A Porch Rocker

A pizza named after a stone wall, topped with pepperoni and basil, comes out of an old country store on an island. That alone got my attention. Then I learned you can eat it in a rocking chair on a covered porch. The pizza is thin, with a crust that...

Martha'S Vineyard, MA · 3d

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Tisbury Eyes New Options for Town Hall

Tisbury officials got their first look Tuesday at a new potential solution to the chronic lack of adequate space for town offices, which now are scattered among multiple buildings in different neighborhoods. Voters in 2024 approved $600,000 to study the feasibility of a consolidated town hall, which proved too costly...

Tisbury, MA · 21h

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Minks, rats and a Cape Cod legend

Driving past a neighborhood patch of brush and wetlands, I watched as a critter, sleek and dark with a long tail, slid across the road. My brain tried to register similar animals I’ve seen on Cape Cod. But It was too small to be a fisher. And it was too far from significant water to be an otter.

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 2d

Cape Cod Times

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50 Cape Cod condos are up for grabs in a housing lottery. Prices start at $282,800

Housing Assistance has opened applications for a 50-condo homeownership lottery at Cornerstone Hyannis , with prices ranging from $282,800 to $421,550. The new middle-income housing community at 268 Stevens St. is within walking distance of Main Street Hyannis . Of the 50 condos , 46 will be income-restricted and four will be sold at market rate. The development will include 18 one-bedroom, 27 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom condos. The homes will be sold as primary residences, with prices depending on income level, household size and eligibility. Who is eligible for the Cornerstone Hyannis lottery? Applicants generally must be first-time homebuyers, though certain exceptions apply. They must earn no more than 100% or 120% of Area Median Income, depending on the condo. The annual income limits for households at 100% and 120% AMI are: One person: $98,900 and $118,700Two people: $113,000 and $135,600Three people: $127,100 and $152,550Four people: $141,200 and $169,450Five people: $152,500 and $183,000Six people: $163,800 and $196,600 Applicants also may have no more than $155,000 in assets, excluding IRS-recognized retirement accounts of $250,000 or less. Buyers must qualify for a mortgage with a minimum 3% down payment. Applications and full eligibility requirements are available at maloneyproperties.jotform.com/262734701950962 . The application

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 3d

Cape Cod Times

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Cape Cod restaurants: 2 new bakeries open, popular bar gives away furniture

In Cape Cod restaurant news this week, it’s all about “rising” stars as two new bakeries open in the region. There is a free Thanksgiving lunch for veterans in Sandwich. New owners are celebrating at a Falmouth market and the Fig Tree Cafe in Marstons Mills announced on Facebook that it now has a dedicated toaster and prep area for gluten-free dishes to banish risks of cross-contamination. Also, Shipwrecked in Falmouth , one of USA Today’s Best Bars in the nation, was giving away extra furniture this week in front of its Grand Avenue spot. Check their Facebook post for details. From the ICYMI (in-case-you-missed-it) department, we reported last week on Four Seas Ice Cream taking over the commercial kitchen in Centerville, former home of The Casual Gourmet. There was also news on Sam Diego’s going ahead with an auction of their decor and a piece about a dozen bars at which to meet friends who are home for the holidays. Great Island Bakery in Yarmouth is now The Rollery Great Island Bakery, which has been closed for a couple of years, has a new tenant: The Rollery ― Sourdough Bakery opened Nov. 7 and people can’t stop raving about

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 2d

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Dine in or take it home with these New Bedford area Thanksgiving feasts

Forget wrestling a turkey into the oven at dawn. This Thanksgiving, restaurants across the SouthCoast are doing the heavy lifting, from carving-station buffets on the waterfront to fully cooked dinners you can pick up and simply reheat at home. Hosting, preparing, and cleaning up after a complete Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings can be overwhelming. Whether you want to sit back and be served or just need a few trays of sides and pies to round out your own spread, local eateries have you covered. More diners are looking for an easier, more convenient way to celebrate the holiday, so don't wait. Reservations are filling up quickly, and several pre-order deadlines fall as early as Nov. 21. For stress-free meal planning, here's where to dine in, take out, or stock up on sides around Greater New Bedford: Sit down and be served Merrill's on the Waterfront Thanksgiving calls for a visit to Merrill's on the Waterfront , 36 Homer’s Wharf, New Bedford, for its Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet. Start with a fresh vegetable crudité or a harvest salad; dig into seafood paella, apple cider-glazed chicken thighs, hand-carved turkey, or prime rib; and finish with all the sides and delightful desserts.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Bill Murray Spent His Monday Night Talking Up New Bedford on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

From crashing a stage speech to praising the city's rebirth, Bill Murray had a lot of great things to say about New Bedford on late-night TV.

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Fishermen’s offshore wind work drying up

This article was produced in collaboration with ProPublica’s Sustainability Desk, a project of the Local Reporting Network. The New Bedford Light, The Connecticut Mirror and Ocean State Media worked together to understand how the Trump administration’s war on offshore wind has hurt workers and communities across New England.

New Bedford, MA · 8h

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A Chance Meeting With a Future Governor

Everybody seems to have a Keisha Lance Bottoms story these days. As I watch the celebrations surrounding her historic election as the nation’s first Black woman governor, I find myself remembering mine. It began on a glorious summer afternoon on Martha’s Vineyard. My beloved husband, Stephen, and I...

Oak Bluffs, MA · 20h

The Standard-Times

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Parking and construction fuel frustration in New Bedford | Exclusive

NEW BEDFORD — Downtown New Bedford business owners say continued construction, detours and parking difficulties are making it harder to attract customers and keep their businesses profitable. For some, the closure of longtime restaurant Whaler’s Tavern has sharpened concerns about their own future. “It was difficult for locals to get to us. Never mind someone who is a tourist who’s not familiar,” said Kristen Brito. She worked at the tavern for nearly a decade before receiving the news in a text that they would be closing. “We had our customers, we had our regulars. We had our people that are feeling really sad about this,” she said. More: New Bedford Whaling Museum shares expansion plans for summer 2027 Brito believes construction for the New Bedford Whaling Museum expansion on North Water Street contributed significantly to the tavern’s difficulties. She said it wasn’t its sole cause, but the street was closed for 10 weeks during peak tourist season, making the restaurant harder to reach for both regular customers and visitors. “Construction killed the foot traffic and the road traffic,” she said. Visitors coming from the Whaling Museum also faced longer walks around closures, she said, creating a particular challenge for older

New Bedford, MA · 4d

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Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport rejected Question 7 on housing

Question 7 on “starter homes,” rejected by Massachusetts voters by a slim margin last week, attracted strong opposition in New Bedford’s suburbs. The ballot measure, introduced amidst a statewide housing crisis, would have allowed single-family homes to be built on 5,000 square foot lots, if they were connected to water and sewer services.

Fairhaven, MA · 2d

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Bristol County sheriff seeks $27M for Ash Street Jail closure plan as sheriffs compete for state funding

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is seeking $27 million in state funding to renovate the Dartmouth House of Correction, so he can close the 148-year-old Ash Street Jail. But Heroux is facing competition from sheriffs across Massachusetts. They’re all seeking a share of limited state funding for major repairs and renovations at their facilities.

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Acushnet’s St. Gelais flips seat from Dem to Rep

Last week’s election results took a little bit longer to count than usual. The Neighb News had to go to print with some races and ballot questions still not decided. Now, 99% of the votes are in. Domestic mailed-in ballots postmarked by 11/3 had to be in by 11/6. Ballots mailed from outside the US have until 11/13 to arrive and still be counted. So counting cannot be finished until after then. The results need to be certified by 11/18.

Acushnet, MA · 1d

Cape Cod Times

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Cord left Cape Cod coyote unable to move. Wildlife vets have questions

A Cape Cod coyote is showing signs of recovery after rescuers found a cord wound tightly around its neck, leaving the animal temporarily unable to move his legs and raising fears of a serious spinal injury. The eastern coyote was brought to the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable around midday on Nov. 9 after staff from the Yarmouth Division of Natural Resources rescued him. According to the department, a resident had noticed the animal in distress and reported it. "When he came in, he could not move any of his limbs at all," said Dr. Priya Patel, a veterinarian at Cape Wildlife Center . "He basically was just lying on the ground. He was aware. His eyes were moving, but he could barely lift his head." Wildlife vets initially feared coyote had suffered spinal damage Patel said the veterinary team immediately feared the animal had suffered spinal trauma. The cord was so tightly wrapped around his neck that it could not be seen under the fur, and it was "constricting so much of the soft tissue," she said. While spinal damage was the first concern, the team noted extensive swelling around the coyote's neck and hoped some of the neurological

Barnstable, MA · 1d

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Tensions flare at Rochester School Committee meeting

ROCHESTER — Shouting amongst attendees brought the Rochester School Committee to a temporary halt as conflict erupted over the Rochester Memorial School’s bathroom policy. Arguments broke out amongst the crowd as parent Luis Rivera finished his comments during public policy at the Thursday, Nov. 12 meeting. Since May...

Rochester, MA · 1d

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Edgartown Adopts Residential Tax Exemption

The Edgartown select board this week approved a residential tax exemption that will shift some of the property tax burden from year-round residents to seasonal homeowners. The board voted unanimously Monday in favor of enacting a 5 per cent residential tax rate exemption after holding hearings earlier this year. This is the first time that Edgartown has enacted the residential exemption, which has been employed by several other municipalities on the Island.

Edgartown, MA · 1d