News Briefs
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.
Chappy Town Column: Week Ending July 10
July 10, 2026
The Chappaquiddick Island Association (CIA) will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, July 11 at the Chappy Community Center. Coffee and pastry on the porch begins at 8:30 a.m., with the meeting convening at 9 a.m.
Recent Real Estate Transactions for Week Ending July 3
July 10, 2026
Hall Quarry Granite Corp. purchased 10 Fowler Lane in Edgartown from Brian Purdy Trust, Thomas J. Filomeno Trust and 10 Fowler Ave Realty Trust for $3,100,000 on July 1.
Island to Host Professional Pickleball Match
July 9, 2026
Airport Fitness will host the Island’s first ever professional adult pickleball camp and a pro exhibition match on July 17.
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
Recent Real Estate Transactions for Week Ending July 3
July 3, 2026
Clara F. Ricciardi Trust, Walter G. Ricciardi 2025 Trust and Clara F. Ricciardi 2025 Trust purchased 834 State Road in Aquinnah from James Feiner for $935,500 on June 26.
Police Investigate Unattended Death in Chilmark
June 30, 2026
An 85-year-old woman was found dead in her swimming pool in Chilmark on Monday, according to Chilmark police.
ADU Lawsuit Dismissed
June 29, 2026
A legal fight over an accessory dwelling unit in Edgartown was settled between the owner and the town this spring before it went to trial.
Recent Real Estate Transactions for Week Ending June 18
June 26, 2026
Angela Knapp and Gregory P. Knapp purchased 35 Mariners Way in Edgartown from Gary A. Schellner Trust, Jeffery W. Schellner Trust, Jennifer S. Rako Trust and Susan W. Stevenson 2005 Family Trust for $1,600,000 on June 18.
Federal Blizzard Relief Available to Island Businesses
June 22, 2026
Island businesses and other organizations affected by February’s blizzard will have an opportunity to receive relief after the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) last week approved Gov. Maura Healy’s request for federal assistance.