News Briefs
Flu Shots Available Through Local Clinics
November 18, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Island Health Care and Martha's Vineyard boards of health have announced three flu vaccination clinics taking place on-Island Nov. 28-30.
Land Bank Revenues
November 16, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $347,780 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.
Canned Water Replacing Bottles at Boat Line Snack Bars
November 15, 2022
The Steamship Authority's concessionnaire is switching away from water in plastic bottles, according to an announcement.
Martha's Vineyard Bank Awards $600,000 in Local Grants
November 15, 2022
Workforce housing, an all-ages dental center and a sea-based education program are all receiving six-digit grants from the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation.
SSA Cancels Board of Governors Meeting
November 15, 2022
The Steamship Authority board of governors, which normally meets on the third Tuesday of each month, has cancelled its Nov. 15 meeting with a tentative rescheduled date of Nov. 28.
VTA Rolls Out Fare-Free Season
November 14, 2022
Riding the bus on Martha’s Vineyard will be free of charge from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31, according to an announcement Friday from the Vineyard Transportation Authority.
County Seeks to Change Residency Requirement for Treasurer
November 11, 2022
The Dukes County Commission Wednesday voted to forward a proposed legislative change to the statehouse that would allow the commission to appoint a treasurer who does not reside in the county.
Christmas in Edgartown Is a Go
November 8, 2022
The Edgartown select board members approved a Santa-sized list of permits at their meeting on Monday, preparing for the Christmas in Edgartown weekend scheduled for Dec. 8 to Dec. 11.
As Tisbury School Move Nears, Town Leaders Juggle Logistics
November 8, 2022
Thanksgiving break will start two days early at the Tisbury School, where an $82 million renovation and addition project is about to ramp up.
Voting Locations By Town
November 7, 2022
In-person voting is open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. in all six Island towns Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polling locations are included below.
Martha’s Vineyard Center for Education and Training Awarded Nonprofit of the Year
November 7, 2022
MV Center for Education and Training (MVCET) has been awarded the Nonprofit of the Year 2022 Award for outstanding businesses by SCORE Cape Cod & the Islands.
Vineyard Skaters Earn Medals
November 7, 2022
Vineyard skaters earned their stripes — and medals — at the Vineyard Open Figure Skating Competition at the MV Arena on Saturday, Nov. 5.