News Briefs
SSA: Island Home Worker Tests Positive
November 15, 2020
A Steamship Authority employee assigned to the ferry Island Home has tested positive for Covid-19, the boat line announced Sunday.
Tabernacle Needs New Roof
November 13, 2020
Members of the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association told selectmen on Tuesday that the famed Tabernacle's roof has now reached the end of its useful life and is in need of a replacement.
MV Hospital CEO Makes Top 50 in Statewide Ranking
November 12, 2020
Denise Schepici, president and CEO of Martha's Vineyard Hospital, was named #43 on a list of the top 100 women leading businesses in Massachusetts.
Community Poetry Reading Announced
November 10, 2020
The online reading is scheduled for Nov. 22 and all are welcome to listen and take part, according to an announcement from the West Tisbury Library.
Photographer's Calendar Aids NAMI MV
November 10, 2020
Michael Blanchard's inspirational calendar has raised more than $5,600 for the local mental health alliance, NAMI MV announced.
Mobile Market Makes Changes
November 10, 2020
Five of the six mobile market stops now require pre-orders for pick-up, with no on-site shopping, Island Grown Initiative has announced. There's also a new schedule.
Island Author Discusses New Mystery
November 9, 2020
Martha's Vineyard author Emily Cavanagh will read from and discuss her newly released novel, Everybody Lies, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m.
Community Services Appoints Board Members
November 9, 2020
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services has appointed five new board members: Leah Brown, Patricia S. Favreau, Gary Foster, Howard E. Goldstein and Lorraine Wells.
Covid Monologues Community Project Launches
November 9, 2020
Ten Martha's Vineyard writers will share slices of their Covid experiences at the Martha's Vineyard Museum on Nov. 15.
Tisbury Town Hall Requires Appointments
November 9, 2020
Appointments are now required to enter Tisbury town hall, according to an announcement on the municipal website.
County Reappoints Christine Todd to MVC
November 7, 2020
Dukes County Commissioner Christine Todd was reappointed to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission by her fellow Dukes County Commissioners at their meeting last week.
Land Bank Revenues: Week ending Oct. 30
November 5, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $677,070 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020.