News Briefs
Get Boosted Offers Incentives for Covid Vaccinations
March 13, 2023
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will be launching Get Boosted, a program offering incentives for Covid-19 vaccination in rural or under-boosted communities, on the Island later this month.
Workshop about Living with Dementia
March 12, 2023
The Tisbury Senior Center will hold a special workshop about the experience of dementia on March 21.
Community Foundation Gets $1.3M to Fight Food Insecurity
March 10, 2023
The grant comes from the CARES relief act and will help the foundation continue efforts to keep Vineyarders fed.
State Supreme Court Rules on Public Comment Policy
March 10, 2023
In a decision laden with references to the American Revolution, the state Supreme Judicial Court this week ruled that a town cannot control what people say during public comment periods, even if it is “discourteous, rude, disrespectful or personal.”
Island Schools Awarded Educational Mini-Grants
March 8, 2023
Cape Cod 5 has announced that $7,000 was awarded to teachers at seven Island schools as part of its 23rd Annual Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grants Awards.
New Crane Approved for Menemsha Dock
March 8, 2023
The Martha's Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust got a provisional go-ahead to build out new infrastructure at the Menemsha commercial dock this week.
West Tisbury School Presents Matilda Jr.
March 8, 2023
Performances of Matilda The Musical Jr. take place at the West Tisbury School Friday, March 10 through Sunday, March 12.
Vineyarders Excel at Science/Engineering Fair
March 6, 2023
Ten Island students won awards for their accomplishments at Falmouth Academy’s annual science and engineering fair.
Oak Bluffs Candidates Forum
March 6, 2023
On March 30, the League of Women Voters of Martha's Vineyard will be hosting a candidates forum for people running for offices in Oak Bluffs.
Spirit of the Vineyard Nominations Open
March 3, 2023
Spirit of The Vineyard Award nominations are open now through April 14.
West Tisbury Tax Rate Expected to Drop By 25 Per Cent
March 3, 2023
The drop is largely due to increasing property values, according to the town.
Boys Hockey, Basketball Playoffs Set for Sunday
March 3, 2023
The Vineyard boys hockey team will face Stoneham and the basketball team plays Norton.