News Briefs
Sgt. Matthew Gebo Is Officer of the Year
May 16, 2020
The West Tisbury police department has named Sgt. Matthew Gebo as the 2019 police officer of the year.
Built on Stilts Cancels Summer Dance Festival
May 13, 2020
Built on Stilts, the long-running public dance festival held in August every year at the Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs, will be canceled this year.
Reminder for Dog Walkers
May 13, 2020
The Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation is reminding trail walkers to keep their dogs leashed as an important safety matter during the pandemic.
Woods Hole Terminal Reopens After Cleaning
May 13, 2020
The Woods Hole ferry terminal is open again after it was closed overnight for cleaning and disinfecting.
Summer Book Sale Canceled
May 12, 2020
The 61st annual West Tisbury Library book sale has been canceled. Sheds at the West Tisbury School are still available for donations
Essay Winners Announced
May 12, 2020
Leah Cimeno, Charlotte Cramer and Holden Graczykowski are winners of the Edgartown Board of Trade’s annual Mother’s Day essay contest.
Vineyard Trust Launches Landmarks Campaign
May 9, 2020
The Vineyard Trust's new 20 Landmarks in 2020 campaign seeks to replace the funds that would have been raised at its summer events.
Online Learning Goes On
May 8, 2020
Martha’s Vineyard public schools will continue with remote learning plans through the end of the school year.
Ship Surveys Island Waters for Wind Farm
May 8, 2020
The 151-foot vessel GO Liberty is conducting a geophysical survey of waters east and south of Martha's Vineyard for Mayflower Wind.
Hospice Donations Matched in May
May 7, 2020
Hospice of Martha's Vineyard has announced a dollar-for-dollar matching campaign for donations to the nonprofit during the month of May.
Lighthouses Glow Green for Kids
May 7, 2020
The East Chop, West Chop and Edgartown lighthouse towers are illuminated green for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
Free Meals for Anyone Hungry
May 7, 2020
Town Bar & Grill in Edgartown is offering 25 free meals a day for Islanders in need, no questions asked, four days a week.