News Briefs

Island Fire Chiefs Issue Outdoor Open Flame Ban

November 15, 2024

Dukes County has issued a ban on outdoor open flames until Nov. 22 due to a statewide drought.

Ravizza Pleads Not Guilty to West Tisbury Charges

November 15, 2024

Jared Ravizza pleaded not guilty to one count of assault and battery on a household member and another count of vandalizing property in West Tisbury

Real Estate

Recent Island Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 8

November 14, 2024

Paul J. Ginter and Trisha L. Ginter purchased 5 Meeting House Road in Chilmark from Lynn Adams Fifield for $1,500,000 on Nov. 5.

Real Estate

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Nov. 8

November 14, 2024

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $359,700 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

Arts & Entertainment

Alex Elvin Art Exhibit

updated November 16, 2024

There will be an artist reception on Saturday, Nov. 16 for Alex Elvin and his new exhibit at the Feldman Family Art Space at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center.

Community

NAACP Election

November 14, 2024

The Martha’s Vineyard branch of the NAACP will hold its election for 2025–2027 officers and members of the executive committee on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Community

Whooping Cough Case Reported

November 13, 2024

A case of pertussis, more commonly known as “whooping cough,” has been reported on the Island, according to the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative.

Community

Tisbury Solar Plans Get a Big Boost

November 12, 2024

Solar panels are coming to the Tisbury Senior Center, and a grant from an Island firm will add battery storage for the rooftop array.

Schools

High School Digs in to MCAS Data

November 11, 2024

The regional high school is analyzing the results of the annual Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test scores, principal Sara Dingledy told the school committee last week.

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