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    Major Grant Goes to Fishermen’s Preservation Trust
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Aug 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    Major Grant Goes to Fishermen’s Preservation Trust

    Vineyard Gazette Article The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust has received a $250,000 grant to expand its community...
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    Anchors aweigh for community seafood pilot program
    Shelley Edmundson
    • May 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Anchors aweigh for community seafood pilot program

    Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust brings scallops to those in need. MV Times Article Scallops are coming to Vineyarders...
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    From Seafood Floor to Fish House Door
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Aug 30, 2019
    • 1 min

    From Seafood Floor to Fish House Door

    MV Times Article To support the hard work of the Island fishing community, the Martha’s Vineyard Fisherman’s Preservation Trusts hosted...
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    Helicopter demo at Meet the Fleet
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Aug 30, 2019
    • 1 min

    Helicopter demo at Meet the Fleet

    MV Times Article The U.S. Coast Guard put on a helicopter search and rescue (SAR) demonstration last Thursday in Menemsha Harbor during...
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    Hooked on a Love of the Sea at Meet the Fleet
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Aug 30, 2019
    • 1 min

    Hooked on a Love of the Sea at Meet the Fleet

    MV Gazette Article Dutcher Dock in Menemsha Harbor was flooded with visitors Thursday evening for an opportunity to catch a glimpse...
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    Much to Appreciate
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Nov 20, 2018
    • 1 min

    Much to Appreciate

    MV Times Article November 20, 2018 Times Staff list Sam's sea scallops and the MV Fishermen's Preservation Trust among things they are...
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    Capital Needed to Help Independent Fishermen
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Nov 14, 2018
    • 5 min

    Capital 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...
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    Training for Perilous Work
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Nov 14, 2018
    • 1 min

    Training 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...
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    State Sees Merit in Vineyard Maritime Nonprofits
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Oct 30, 2018
    • 1 min

    State 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...
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    Trust Seeks Support for Permits and Quotas
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Oct 10, 2018
    • 1 min

    Trust 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...
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    Fishing Heritage Showcased at Meet the Fleet
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Aug 3, 2018
    • 1 min

    Fishing Heritage Showcased at Meet the Fleet

    MV Times Article August 3, 2018 Crowds roamed the docks Thursday alongside a flotilla of fishing, law enforcement, and vintage vessels at...
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    Sam Hopkins Continues to Land Sea Scallops in Menemsha
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Aug 1, 2018
    • 1 min

    Sam Hopkins Continues to Land Sea Scallops in Menemsha

    MV Times Article August 1, 2018 Vineyard fisherman Sam Hopkins has brought about a half-dozen loads of sea scallops into Menemsha since...
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    Meet the Fleet Turns Four
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Jul 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Meet the Fleet Turns Four

    MV Times Article July 25, 2018 The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust’s fourth annual Meet the Fleet will take place...
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    3rd Annual Meet the Fleet!
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Aug 31, 2017
    • 1 min

    3rd 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...
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    Sea Scallops Return to Menemsha
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Jul 25, 2017
    • 1 min

    Sea 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,...
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    Our "new" Executive Director
    Shelley Edmundson
    • Oct 22, 2016
    • 1 min

    Our "new" Executive Director

    October 22, 2016 We are proud to announce that we have officially hired Shelley Edmundson, our local conch/whelk biologist, as our...
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