Oil spills

2021

September 8, 2021

M/V Governor Cleared for Service After Lube Oil Leak

Noah Asimow
Steamship Authority
Oil spills
The U.S. Coast Guard has cleared the M/V Governor for service after a leak was detected on the vesssel as it was berthed in the Vineyard Haven harbor Wednesday morning.

2019

December 5, 2019

Oil Spill Cleanup Begins in Edgartown

Noah Asimow
Oil spills
Work has begun to remediate a heating oil spill that occurred just off Main street in Edgartown this past summer.

2015

April 9, 2015

Most of Tashmoo Reopens After Diesel Spill

Steve Myrick
Lake Tashmoo
Oil spills

Most of Lake Tashmoo reopened for shellfishing last week after a diesel oil spill March 30.

April 2, 2015

Early Reports on Tashmoo Oil Spill Say Environmental Damage Will Be Minimal

Steve Myrick, Olivia Hull
Lake Tashmoo
Oil spills
A diesel fuel spill from a sunken boat in Lake Tashmoo was contained early this week with what is believed to be minimal environmental damage. Shellfish beds remain closed.
April 1, 2015

Selectmen Praise Town Response at Tashmoo

Ivy Ashe
Lake Tashmoo
Oil spills
Tisbury select board

Tisbury selectmen took stock in the aftermath of a Monday oil spill at Lake Tashmoo, praising the response.

March 31, 2015

Sunken Boat Removed from Tashmoo; Officials Say Damage Minimal from Diesel Spill

Steve Myrick, Olivia Hull
Lake Tashmoo
Oil spills
A 30-foot sport fishing boat that sank overnight Monday in Lake Tashmoo was removed from the pond Tuesday as officials assessed the damage from the boat's diesel fuel spilling into the water.

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