News Briefs
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 7
May 13, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $448,113 for the business week ending on Friday, May 7, 2021.
Water Taxi Proposed for Down-Island Towns
May 12, 2021
The Falmouth company that operates seasonal passenger ferries to Edgartown is proposing a water taxi service for the three down-Island towns this summer.
Garden Giveaway Announced
May 12, 2021
Container garden kit giveaways start May 20 at the West Tisbury Library.
Catch and Release Updates Rules
May 11, 2021
Winners of the June 12 event no longer will be the ones who catch and release the most fish, but those who meet the contest quota fastest.
Tisbury School Building Questions Answered on Zoom
May 10, 2021
Tisbury School building committee chair Harold Chapdelaine hosts a series of Zoom presentations, including two this month with the project architect.
Oak Bluffs Inks Fire Chief Contract
May 5, 2021
The town of Oak Bluffs inked a three-year contract with incoming fire chief W. F. Nelson Wirtz on Tuesday.
VOLF Names New Executive Director
April 28, 2021
Phil Wallis has been named executive director of the Vineyard Open Land Foundation, the organization announced this week.
Hospital Scheduling Second-Dose Appointments
April 27, 2021
Individuals who received their first Covid-19 vaccine off-Island can now schedule their second vaccine shot on-Island.
Pottery Studio Announces Opening
April 27, 2021
Merry Farm Pottery in West Tisbury will be open three days a week beginning May 6, and introduces new work online May 2.
Electronics Disposal Day Moves to High School
April 27, 2021
The spring electronics disposal benefit, taking place Saturday, has a new location — the high school parking lot.
Vaccine Forum Scheduled for April 28
April 27, 2021
Dukes County and the Communication Ambassador Partnership of Martha’s Vineyard are hosting an online public forum to discuss the Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday.
Felix Neck Offers "Explore Packs" for Kids
April 27, 2021
Birding, insects and the seashore are the first three themes available in the new Explore Packs from Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.