Katrina Liu

Boston, Martha's Vineyard, United States

General Assignment Reporter at Vineyard Gazette

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West Tisbury Ponders New Tax Program

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

West Tisbury is considering a new program to address rising property taxes. The board of assessors presented a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program to the select board during a select board meeting Wednesday. Under this program, tax-exempt organizations could opt in to make voluntary payments to the town in lieu of paying taxes. Implementing this optional program would lower the burden of town taxpayers, according to town assessor MacGregor Anderson.
New Chilmark Select Board Member Brings Years of Government Experience

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Matt Poole is no stranger to town government. A longtime member of the board of health and former Edgartown health agent for more than two decades, he also most recently served as chair of the Chilmark Community Center moderator’s committee. Next, he will serve on the Chilmark select board, winning an uncontested race for a seat at Wednesday’s election by a vote of 184-3. Mr. Poole is ready for the new challenges this position will have compared to his previous experiences.
All in for Kid's Trout Tournament

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

On a serene Wednesday morning at Duarte’s Pond in West Tisbury, a group of nine volunteers emptied buckets of slippery trout into the pond. In all, 300 trout had traveled by truck from off-Island to play an essential role in the 51st annual Kid’s Trout Tournament, set to begin at the break of daylight Saturday, May 3 at 5:30 a.m.“Imagine a little kid at the end of that,” organizer Cooper Gilkes said with a laugh, while pointing to the trout. “It’s unbelievable.
Chilmark Approves School Overrides

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Chilmark voters passed three overrides relating to the schools during the annual town election Wednesday. The Proposition 2 1/2 overrides total approximately $750,000 and support rising costs throughout the school district, school officials have said. The first question asked voters to dedicate about $451,000 to fund the operation of the Up-Island Regional School District, and passed by a 176-30 vote. The second was $90,000 to fund the town's share of the regional high school budget.
Chilmark Passes Leaf Blower Rules, But Only for Commercial Crews

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Chilmark voters approved restrictions on leaf blowers and gave initial approval for overrides totaling nearly $750,000 during the annual town meeting Monday evening. A quorum of 184 voters also approved the budget of $15.3 million, which is approximately a 6 per cent increase from last year. Following Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and West Tisbury, Chilmark approved a bylaw limiting the use of leaf blowers. Under the new rules, gas-powered leaf blowers will be phased out over the next three years.
Sharks Players in Desperate Need of Housing as Season Approaches

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

With just over a month before the start of the season, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks are scrambling to get more housing for players. The New England Collegiate Baseball League team has put a call-out to Island homeowners in search of host families to put a roof over players’ heads for the upcoming season. Right now, the team is approximately 20 beds short, according to Sharks general manager Russ Curran. Coach Curran said hosting players can have a lasting impact on Island youth.
Here's when Judy Blume Netflix series shot partially on Martha's Vineyard is airing

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katrina Liu

A Netflix series partially shot on Martha’s Vineyard will be released early next month. “Forever,” an eight-episode series based on Judy Blume’s novel of the same title, is being released May 8. The last episode of the series was filmed on the Vineyard last spring. Last May, film crews were working all over Martha’s Vineyard, from Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs to the Steamship Authority terminal in Vineyard Haven. An open casting call was held, allowing numerous Vineyarders to be chosen as extras.
Here's when Judy Blume Netflix series shot partially on Martha's Vineyard is airing

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katrina Liu

A Netflix series partially shot on Martha’s Vineyard will be released early next month. “Forever,” an eight-episode series based on Judy Blume’s novel of the same title, is being released May 8. The last episode of the series was filmed on the Vineyard last spring. Last May, film crews were working all over Martha’s Vineyard, from Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs to the Steamship Authority terminal in Vineyard Haven. An open casting call was held, allowing numerous Vineyarders to be chosen as extras.
Here's when Judy Blume Netflix series shot partially on Martha's Vineyard is airing

3 weeks ago | masslive.com | Katrina Liu

A Netflix series partially shot on Martha’s Vineyard will be released early next month. “Forever,” an eight-episode series based on Judy Blume’s novel of the same title, is being released May 8. The last episode of the series was filmed on the Vineyard last spring. Last May, film crews were working all over Martha’s Vineyard, from Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs to the Steamship Authority terminal in Vineyard Haven. An open casting call was held, allowing numerous Vineyarders to be chosen as extras.
$10 Million East Chop Bluff Grant in Danger of Being Rescinded

3 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

A $10 million federal grant that was awarded to help pay for the reconstruction of the East Chop bluff in Oak Bluffs may be in jeopardy, town officials said this week. Oak Bluffs assistant town administrator Wendy Brough told the select board Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant, awarded to the town in 2022, may be rescinded, similar to the $90 million in federal grants the Trump Administration cancelled in Massachusetts communities earlier this month.