Shelley EdmundsonMay 11 minAnchors aweigh for community seafood pilot programMartha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust brings scallops to those in need. MV Times Article Scallops are coming to Vineyarders fa...
Shelley EdmundsonAug 30, 20191 minFrom Seafood Floor to Fish House DoorMV Times Article To support the hard work of the Island fishing community, the Martha’s Vineyard Fisherman’s Preservation Trusts hosted “...
Shelley EdmundsonAug 30, 20191 minHelicopter demo at Meet the FleetMV Times Article The U.S. Coast Guard put on a helicopter search and rescue (SAR) demonstration last Thursday in Menemsha Harbor during t...
Shelley EdmundsonAug 30, 20191 minHooked on a Love of the Sea at Meet the FleetMV Gazette Article Dutcher Dock in Menemsha Harbor was flooded with visitors Thursday evening for an opportunity to catch a glimpse insid...
Shelley EdmundsonNov 20, 20181 minMuch to AppreciateMV Times Article November 20, 2018 Times Staff list Sam's sea scallops and the MV Fishermen's Preservation Trust among things they are mo...
Shelley EdmundsonNov 14, 20185 minCapital Needed to Help Independent Fishermen John's Letter to the Editor in the MV Times November 14, 2018 To the Editor: Our role as members of the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Pre...
Shelley EdmundsonNov 14, 20181 minTraining for Perilous Work MV Times Article November 14, 2018 Last week mariners gathered in Menemsha for a series of workshops geared toward enhanced safety while ...
Shelley EdmundsonOct 30, 20181 minState Sees Merit in Vineyard Maritime Nonprofits MV Times Article October 30, 2018 “Clearly the Island has a long history of fishermen working very hard at sea to catch the wide variety ...
Shelley EdmundsonOct 10, 20181 minTrust Seeks Support for Permits and Quotas MV Times Article October 10, 2018 The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust has embarked on a major campaign to garner funds f...
Shelley EdmundsonAug 3, 20181 minFishing Heritage Showcased at Meet the FleetMV Times Article August 3, 2018 Crowds roamed the docks Thursday alongside a flotilla of fishing, law enforcement, and vintage vessels at...
Shelley EdmundsonAug 1, 20181 minSam Hopkins Continues to Land Sea Scallops in MenemshaMV Times Article August 1, 2018 Vineyard fisherman Sam Hopkins has brought about a half-dozen loads of sea scallops into Menemsha since b...
Shelley EdmundsonJul 25, 20181 minMeet the Fleet Turns FourMV Times Article July 25, 2018 The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust’s fourth annual Meet the Fleet will take place Thursd...
Shelley EdmundsonAug 31, 20171 min3rd Annual Meet the Fleet!August 31, 2017 Our Meet the Fleet event was a huge success! Visitors enjoyed tours aboard the historic F/V Roann from Mystic, Seaport Mu...
Shelley EdmundsonJul 25, 20171 minSea Scallops Return to Menemsha MV Times Article July 25, 2018 Wednesday morning, Sam Hopkins and his boat Endurance brought the first sea scallops in years to Chilmark,...
Shelley EdmundsonOct 22, 20161 minOur "new" Executive DirectorOctober 22, 2016 We are proud to announce that we have officially hired Shelley Edmundson, our local conch/whelk biologist, as our Execut...