News Briefs
Jaws' Quint Action Figure Announced
January 21, 2021
Accessories include two tiny Narragansett Beer cans (crushed and pre-crushed) and an arsenal of weapons and headgear.
Land Bank Revenues: Week ending Jan. 15
January 21, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $392,320 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.
Oak Bluffs Names New Conservation Agent
January 21, 2021
Oak Bluffs selectmen voted Tuesday to name Elisabeth Peterman as the town’s new conservation agent and environmental planner.
Bell-Ringing Honors Covid Dead
January 19, 2021
The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury and the Federated Church in Edgartown were among houses of worship ringing their bells in honor of those who have died of Covid-19.
Rosewater Market & Takeaway Announces Reopening
January 18, 2021
The Edgartown market and carry-out reopens Jan. 20 at 8 a.m.
Hospital Warns About Scam Vaccine Phone Call
January 15, 2021
A telephone scam call regarding the Covid-19 vaccine has been circulating on the Island, according to a press release from Martha's Vineyard Hospital.
Virtual Book Club Reads Classic Novels
January 14, 2021
It's Jane Eyre in February and Middlemarch all March with the Martha's Vineyard Library Association's online book group.
Burns Night Goes Virtual
January 11, 2021
But you can still have real haggis (to go), to celebrate the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns this month.
Vineyard Bingo Comes to Zoom
January 11, 2021
Pick up an original Vineyard Bingo board at the Chilmark Library and play for prizes Jan. 23.
Kids' Free Dental Clinics Scheduled
January 6, 2021
Children aged 9 to 18 are eligible for free dental services at the clinics, Jan. 15 and Jan. 16 by appointment only.
Storm Tides Public Meeting Planned
January 5, 2021
Islanders can share local knowledge and learn more about the Storm Tide Pathways mapping project in a Zoom meeting Jan. 12.
Community Meals-To-Go Begin, With Reservations
January 5, 2021
The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury begins its 2021 community meals, on a pre-reserved basis for take-out and delivery only, Jan. 13.