News Briefs
West Tisbury Schedules June Special Town Meeting
May 5, 2023
The West Tisbury select board this week scheduled a June 13 special town meeting to reconsider the regional high school operating budget.
Richard Leonard Receives Spirit of the Vineyard Award
May 4, 2023
Richard Leonard will be this year’s recipient of the Spirit of the Vineyard Award.
Please Adopt Us
May 3, 2023
We are delighted to report that Alice has found her forever home where she will be showered with love.
Island Community Chorus Seeks New Members
May 3, 2023
Island Community Chorus welcomes new members to join the chorus.
Community Services Wins Grant to Shore Up Workforce
May 2, 2023
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services was awarded $685,000 from the state to fund a two-year effort to bolster its workforce for community-based behavioral health and other social services.
Edgartown Backs "Magic Bus" Battery Grant Plan
May 2, 2023
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission pitched the Edgartown select board Monday on an effort to use Vineyard Transit Authority electric bus batteries as a potential power source for water pumps in emergencies.
Fernandes Secures Cape and Islands Funding
May 1, 2023
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes has secured $1,165,000 for the Cape and Islands in the fiscal year 2024 Massachusetts House of Representatives budget.
Beach Road Weekend Adds New Performers to 2023 Lineup
May 1, 2023
Renowned punk rocker and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Patti Smith tops the list of new festival acts, along with a variety of indie acts.
Little League Opening Weekend Celebrations Cancelled
April 28, 2023
Officials at Martha's Vineyard Little League decided Friday to cancel the weekend's opening day celebrations due to the impending wet weather forecast.
Edgartown Man Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud
April 28, 2023
Gregory Pyden, 56, pleaded guilty Thursday to four counts of workers compensation fraud, and four counts of larceny. He was ordered to pay $37,488 restitution for his role in the scheme.
MV Concert Series Announced for Summer
April 28, 2023
This summer's Martha's Vineyard Concert Series starts on June 10 and will include a 40th anniversary celebration for MVY Radio.