News Briefs
The Glorias to Debut Online
August 19, 2020
The new film by Chilmark seasonal resident and Tony-winning director Julie Taymor will be released on Amazon Sept. 30, she told a sold-out Featherstone audience Tuesday.
Tisbury Waterways Holds Annual Meeting
August 17, 2020
Island environmental group Tisbury Waterways, Inc. holds its annual public meeting on Zoom August 27.
Ag Fair Auction Goes Live
August 17, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society’s online auction has an anonymous matching donor.
Online Tarot Workshop Announced
August 17, 2020
Intro to Tarot, a workshop with Jenna Bernstein, takes place on Zoom Thursday as part of the West Tisbury Library's free online offerings.
SSA to Review Architects' Fees
August 17, 2020
On Tuesday, the Steamship Authority governing board plans to review the accounting of fees from the architectural firm designing the Woods Hole terminal building.
Tisbury School Building Committee Tackles Gym
August 14, 2020
Monday's school building committee meeting on Zoom has been moved to 7 p.m. for a discussion of changes to the school gym.
Student on Chappy Mentors Kids Online
August 13, 2020
A college student living on Chappaquiddick has co-founded a remote mentorship and activity program for schoolchildren. Payment is optional.
Women's Voting Centennial Events Announced
August 13, 2020
The League of Women Voters of Martha's Vineyard is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with events including three public gatherings.
Rafters and Lost Paddle Boarders Occupy Police
August 13, 2020
Two minor Oak Bluffs waterfront scares prompted a flurry of public safety vehicles near Big Bridge on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Selectmen Compel Dog Owner to Comply With Fence Order
August 13, 2020
West Tisbury resident Matt Hayden has until 4 p.m. Thursday to complete a 400-square-foot enclosure ordered by selectmen last month
Nantucket SSA Employees Test Positive for Covid
August 12, 2020
Two employees at the Steamship Authority's Nantucket terminal have tested positive for Covid-19, the boat line reports.
Andrea Taylor Named Diversity Officer at BU
August 12, 2020
Longtime Oak Bluffs resident Andrea Taylor has been named the first senior diversity officer at Boston University.