News Briefs
Island Gymnastics Team Excels at Off-Island Meet
December 20, 2024
Six gymnasts at Island Gymnastics recently traveled to Pocasset for the team’s first off-Island meet in five years.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Dec. 15
December 20, 2024
Chilmark
Carroll Lane LLC. purchased 1 and 6 Carroll Lane in Chilmark from Matthew R. Stamas and Robert Samuel Carroll Estate for $450,000 on Dec. 12.
Damin Depino and Kimberly Depino purchased 26 Oyster Lane in Chilmark from David A. Damroth on Dec. 13.
Edgartown
Saltyshed LLC. purchased 74 and 75 Jeremiah Way in Edgartown from Amy C. McCrae, Christopher A. McCrae and Megan Lofgren McCrae for $4,250,000 on Dec. 13.
Oak Bluffs
Islanders Appointed to Seasonal Housing Council
December 17, 2024
Laura Silber, the housing planner at the Martha’s VIneyard Commission, and James Anthony, the president and CEO of Martha’s Vineyard Bank, were appointed by the state housing secretary to the seasonal communities advisory council.
Mill Pond Art Show
December 17, 2024
The Friends of Mill Pond announce an art exhibit entitled Celebrating the Mill Pond: Sustaining Serenity Together.
Family Chorus Concert
December 17, 2024
The 23rd annual winter and community concert with the Martha’s Vineyard Family Chorus will take place at the Hebrew Center on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Hospital Begins Outpatient Lab Construction
December 13, 2024
Construction at the lab will start on Monday, Dec. 16.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Dec. 8
December 13, 2024
South House LLC. purchased 82 South Road in Chilmark from Edward Painter for $1,830,000 on Dec. 5.
Pink Paintings Exhibit
December 12, 2024
Harriet Bernstein’s exhibit The Pink Paintings is currently on display at The West Tisbury Library. There will be a reception on Friday, Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Island Grown Seeks New Co-Leader
December 10, 2024
Island Grown Initiative announced Friday that co-executive director Michelle Gittlen will leave the food and agriculture nonprofit in April, 2025, one year after she stepped into the shared leadership position.
MVC Approves Mixed-Income Subdivision in Edgartown
December 6, 2024
A unanimous vote by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission has cleared the way for a mixed-income subdivision in Edgartown that reserves building lots and an apartment duplex for deed-restricted purchase by year-round Islanders.
Chilmark Looks for a Way Forward on Community Center
December 6, 2024
Chilmark town officials are suggesting the town go out to bid to find an organization to run the town community center’s summer programs, but fear there won’t be enough time to do it this year.
Court report: Week Ending Dec. 6
December 5, 2024
Callie Jackson, 28, of Oak Bluffs, was arraigned on Nov. 12 charges in Oak Bluffs of operating under the influence of liquor.