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Moving a Landmark: Keeping Gay Head Light Safe From Erosion – NECN
Nearly 160 years old, Gay Head Light sits at the western end of Martha’s Vineyard – reflecting the latest battle to save part of New… Read More »Moving a Landmark: Keeping Gay Head Light Safe From Erosion – NECN
Aquinnah Police: No Evening Road Closure After All
Aquinnah Police Chief Rhandi Belain announced today (May 14) that the planned 7 pm-7 am traffic rerouting at the Aquinnah Circle will not be needed.… Read More »Aquinnah Police: No Evening Road Closure After All
Panorama of Gay Head Light Excavation
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Gay Head Light Relocation Project Proceeds
The relocation project to save the Gay Head Lighthouse is moving ahead very quickly now that excavation is well underway.
Coast Guard Admiral Visits Gay Head Lighthouse
By Len Butler April 9, 2015 – In Menemsha for the dedication of the newly completed US Coast Guard boathouse, Rear Admiral Linda Fagan, Commander of… Read More »Coast Guard Admiral Visits Gay Head Lighthouse
Following Discovery of Rare Plant, Lead in Soil, Lighthouse Move Begins
(MV Gazette) After more than two years of planning and a delay caused by the discovery of a rare plant, the Gay Head Light relocation… Read More »Following Discovery of Rare Plant, Lead in Soil, Lighthouse Move Begins
Gay Head Light Secured for Move – MV Gazette
The Gay Head Light relocation project is under way. On Monday morning, the sounds of brush cutters, chain saws and jackhammers came down from the… Read More »Gay Head Light Secured for Move – MV Gazette
Final Hurdle Cleared for Gay Head Light Move – MV Gazette
The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has approved an 11th-hour conservation plan for protecting the endangered broad tinker’s weed near the Gay Head Light, clearing… Read More »Final Hurdle Cleared for Gay Head Light Move – MV Gazette