News Briefs
Film Center Offers Streaming
April 8, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society is streaming features online at mvfilmsociety.com. Some are free and others require an existing subscription or rental fee.
Tisbury Shoppers Must Mask Up
April 8, 2020
Anyone entering a grocery store within the town of Tisbury must go alone and wear a face covering, starting Thursday.
Trustees Properties Reopen
April 8, 2020
All but one of the Trustees of Reservations properties on Martha’s Vineyard will reopen Thursday. The Farm Institute remains closed to visitors.
Beach Road Weekend Canceled
April 7, 2020
The multi-day music festival, scheduled for late July, was canceled by the Tisbury selectmen Tuesday afternoon.
Easter Dining Specials
April 7, 2020
Around the Island, restaurants are offering pick-up Easter dinners and treats.
Fentanyl Testing Available
April 7, 2020
The Edgartown police department is making fentanyl testing strips available to members of the community at risk of fatal overdoses from tainted opiates.
Best of the Vineyard Party Off; Online Awards Planned
April 7, 2020
Martha’s Vineyard Magazine has canceled the Best of the Vineyard celebration scheduled for June 4, but is making plans to recognize the winners virtually.
Film Talks Move Online
April 6, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society’s Film Talk class, with managing director Bob Dutton, is moving to YouTube.
Yard Cancels Performances
April 6, 2020
The Yard has cancelled all programming at its Chilmark campus through June, according to an announcement from the performing arts nonprofit.
Emergency Fund Gets $100,000 Boost
April 6, 2020
The Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard has announced a $100,000 gift to its Emergency Response Fund.
Disc Golf Closes
April 4, 2020
The Riverhead Disc Golf Course off Barnes Road is closed until further notice by order of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Help for Homebound Up-Island
April 4, 2020
The Chilmark Neighbors to Neighbors hot line is available for residents who need help with errands while they are in isolation due to Covid-19.