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Updated A grass fire early Saturday morning in Oak Bluffs is under investigation after fireworks set off by individuals on the beach ignited dry beach grass, officials said.  Oak Bluffs Fire and EMS were dispatched around 1:33 a.m. for a report of a brush fire on the beach in front of 65 Seaview Ave, across The post Oak Bluffs officials say fireworks caused beach grass fire appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

To the Editor: We are writing to let Edgartown property owners know that the town has changed its approach to the construction of new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to resolve a lawsuit we filed last year. The zoning board of appeals had refused to issue a permit for a new garage ADU because we needed The post Changes to Edgartown ADU rules appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

To the Editor:  I’ve been a Chilmark summer resident for 24 years, but this will be my last. It’s not worth the risk.  Deer are the principal host for several serious diseases — one of them without a cure. There’s no reason to have them here. Some of us can avoid the risk — we The post Harvest the herd appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

To the Editor:  “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”  –James Allen Our veterans were there when our country asked them to serve. We need to ensure that we are there to support them upon their return. From time to time, they ask us to help out, and we try. There are The post Thanking veterans with the M.V. Sharks appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

To the Editor:  We have a lot of flags dropped off at the post, and we can’t burn them. Because modern synthetic flags (nylon/polyester) can melt and release hazardous, toxic fumes, burning them isn’t recommended. The U.S. Flag Code allows for ceremonial separation, where you carefully cut the blue field of stars (the union) away The post Dispose of U.S. flags properly appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.