News Briefs
Coast Guard Medivac Lands at Alley Waban Park
April 5, 2024
The U.S. Coast Guard transported a patient to an off-Island hospital Thursday, touching down and taking off with a helicopter from Alley Waban Park in Oak Bluffs.
Charter School Presents Puffs Play
April 4, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School opens its spring play on Thursday at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury. It continues Friday and Saturday.
Climate Action Team Looks to Faithful Future
April 4, 2024
The Interfaith Climate Action Team of Martha’s Vineyard will host a series of events this weekend entitled One Home, One Future: From Prayer to Action, Taking Heart in the Climate Crisis.
Hospital Lands $1 Million in Federal Spending Bill
April 3, 2024
Martha's Vineyard Hospital will use the money to purchase equipment for the operating room, acute care unit and the radiology department.
Tisbury Hires Assistant Health Agent
April 1, 2024
Island native Frederick Hehre is Tisbury’s new assistant health agent, replacing Drew Belsky, who was promoted to health agent when Maura Valley retired last year.
Edgartown Teacher Takes Finland Sabbatical
March 29, 2024
Alicia Knight will head to Finland this fall to study inquiry-based learning, an educational method that encourages students' curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
West Tisbury Considers Tax Break for Residents
March 29, 2024
The residential exemption would lower the tax burden of West Tisbury town residents, but could result in higher bills for people who own second homes or rental properties in the town.
Court Report: Week Ending March 29
March 28, 2024
Clemente Hernandez, 41, of Vineyard Haven, was arraigned on March 11 charges in Tisbury of malicious destruction of property, assault, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.
Information Meeting for Carl Widdiss Way Apartments
March 27, 2024
There will be an information meeting on March 30 at 11 a.m. about the new affordable housing apartments created in Aquinnah by Island Housing Trust.
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Islander for Top Job
March 26, 2024
In addition to being a Martha’s Vineyard resident, the ideal candidate needs to have “entrepreneurial spirit, exemplary leadership skills, and a passion for tourism marketing,” according to a recent announcement.
West Tisbury Police Chief Contract Renewed
March 21, 2024
West Tisbury renewed police chief Matt Mincone’s contract Wednesday night, extending his role in the town through March 2027.
Gazette Open House
March 21, 2024
The Vineyard Gazette Media Group will host a reception and open house on Friday, April 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. to honor retiring publisher Jane Seagrave and welcome new publisher Monica Brady-Myerov.