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In 1986, Islanders received approval from the state legislature to form the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank. Forty years later, the nonprofit has conserved 4,200 acres of land, but also raised questions about if there is a right balance between preservation and development.
In a full-circle summer moment for Bryan Sornas of Chilmark, the former Martha’s Vineyard Sharks batboy is now spending the season as the team’s third baseman.
A concert on July 31 at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown offers a rare chance to hear new songs by composer, pianist and organist Mark Miller, sung by baritone Julian Wamble based on poems by Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar and other writers.
Cyanobacteria blooms have sprouted up in ponds around Martha's Vineyard this summer, closing areas to recreation. But Edgartown Great Pond has shown resilience, an encouraging sign for the pond's health.
Edgartown is weighing a tax exemption that would give year-round homeowners a break on their property tax bills by shifting some of the burden onto seasonal property owners.
Author Series to Welcome Michelle Obama
July 27, 2026
The Martha’s Vineyard Author Series will feature former First Lady Michelle Obama at its August 23 event at the Performing Arts Center in Oak Bluffs.
Tisbury Closes Tashmoo Parking for Plover Chick Protection
July 18, 2026
At least one unfledged piping plover chick has made its way onto a public parking lot at Tashmoo Beach, leading the town of Tisbury to close the lot for up to two weeks.
MVC Deliberates on Katama Meadows Subdivision
July 13, 2026
Members of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission discussed the controversial Edgartown subdivision last week for two hours before tabling final deliberations and a decision until the end of the July.
Spirit of the Vineyard Award
July 7, 2026
Jean Tatelbaum is this year’s recipient of the Spirit of the Vineyard award. The award is sponsored by Vineyard Village at Home
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From the July 26, 1929 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: Prancing steeds, tumbling clowns, riders in fantastic costumes.
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