Martha's Vineyard - Cape Cod2010 Population: 15,005 est. Martha's Vineyard, the largest resort island in New England, was formed by glacial action 10,000 years ago and lies 7 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The Island is roughly shaped like a triangle with its base the straight south shore. It is 9 miles wide and 23 miles long at its furthest points and has a total land area of approximately 100 square miles. The Vineyard has 124.6 miles of tidal shoreline. There are 6 towns on Martha's Vineyard; three up-Island towns, Aquinnah (Gay Head), Chilmark and West Tisbury, and three down-Island towns, Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. The terms "up-Island" and "down-Island" are nautical terms referring to longitude on a map. |
NANTUCKET BLUE MOON CHARTERS
Imagine sailing Nantucket Harbor and Cape Cod in style aboard a classic 70 foot sailboat? Truly a “Once in a Blue Moon” experience! Surround yourself in the breathtaking, natural beauty of Nantucket. Sit back, relax, take in Nantucket’s fresh air, pristine waters, clear views of the harbor and Brant Point Lighthouse or with a glorious open water sunset. Come aboard the “Blue Moon” enjoy sailing in style for a memorable experience.
34 Washington Street, Nantucket, MA
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| Mayflower Wind Changes Name to SouthCoast Wind Energy Thursday February 02, 2023 |
| NANTUCKET ? SouthCoast Wind is the new name for the offshore wind developer Commonwealth Wind. Officials said in a statement that the new name is representative of the company's dedication to serving the regional community. ?We are proud to call the SouthCoast home and recognize the importance this area has to the success of our [?]
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| Mayflower Wind Holding Nantucket Info Session Wednesday February 01, 2023 |
| NANTUCKET ? Representatives from an offshore wind project will be performing community outreach at an upcoming public drop-in session on Nantucket. Officials with the Mayflower Wind project will present photosimulations of the planned wind farm, which would be built roughly 20 miles south of the island. For those who want to learn more, the event [?]
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| Nantucket Schools Hit by Ransomware Attack Tuesday January 31, 2023 |
| NANTUCKET ? School was dismissed early Tuesday for students of Nantucket Public Schools due to a ransomware attack. The incident impacted both student and staff devices, as well as the school's security systems. District officials said that school-issued devices should not be used at home, as it could also compromise home networks. Out of caution, [?]
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