BOSTON (AP) — The state of Massachusetts and a Martha's Vineyard town are appealing a court decision that could pave the way for a Native American … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Reverses Ruling Blocking Aquinnah Tribe’s Casino Bid
April 11, 2017
BOSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court decision that had prevented the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe from building a gambling … [Read more...]
Restoration of Martha’s Vineyard Lighthouse Getting Started
March 19, 2017
AQUINNAH, Mass. (AP) — The million dollar restoration of a 160-year-old Martha's Vineyard lighthouse is getting underway. Work has already begun to … [Read more...]
Aquinnah Tribe Seeks Overturn of Lower Court Ruling to Pursue Vineyard Gaming Establishment
December 12, 2016
MARTHA’S VINEYARD – This past week, a federal appeals court heard arguments that will determine if the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe can once again pursue … [Read more...]
Gay Head Lighthouse to Undergo Major Restoration Project
October 17, 2016
AQUINNAH – After being moved last year, the Gay Head Lighthouse in Aquinnah now needs a number of repairs to ensure the Martha’s Vineyard icon remains … [Read more...]
President Obama Arrives on Martha’s Vineyard for Final Island Vacation of Presidency
August 6, 2016 Leave a Comment
CHILMARK - President Barack Obama and the First Family arrived on Martha’s Vineyard Saturday afternoon to begin their two-week summer vacation on the … [Read more...]
PBS Show Spotlights Martha’s Vineyard Lighthouse Move
May 4, 2016 Leave a Comment
AQUINNAH – The Gay Head Lighthouse on Aquinnah is getting its moment on screen. PBS's popular science show NOVA airs an episode Wednesday night … [Read more...]
Landmark SJC Ruling Denies Vineyard Land Owners Easement to Landlocked Property
April 20, 2016 Leave a Comment
AQUINNAH - The Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the owners of several undeveloped landlocked parcels of land off Moshup Trail in Aquinnah have … [Read more...]
Martha’s Vineyard Tribe Appeals Ruling Against Gambling Hall
February 3, 2016 Leave a Comment
BOSTON (AP) — A native American tribe on Martha's Vineyard is appealing a federal judge's decision to block them from building a gambling hall on the … [Read more...]
Judge Declines to Revisit Decision Banning Vineyard Casino
December 24, 2015 Leave a Comment
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge is standing by his ruling preventing a Martha's Vineyard-based Indian tribe from opening a small gambling facility on … [Read more...]
