News Briefs
Museum Reopens with Timely Installation
August 6, 2020
The Martha's Vineyard Museum reopens to the public Friday, with admission by timed ticketing.
Edgartown Library Expands Pick-Up Hours
August 4, 2020
The Edgartown Library now offers contactless pick-up six days a week from noon to 4 p.m.
Housing Assistance Application Posted
August 3, 2020
A single application allows year-round Island and Cape Cod residents to seek rental and mortgage assistance from multiple funding programs.
Housing Trust Wastewater Project Funded
July 31, 2020
The Island Housing Trust will receive $250,000 in state funding for a planned 20-unit affordable development in Tisbury.
Writing Scholarships Offered
July 30, 2020
Scholarships for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) writers are available for an upcoming workshop on young adult fiction.
Possible Dreams Totals Announced
July 30, 2020
The annual charity event raised more than $362,000 for Martha's Vineyard Community Services, including a record-breaking donation total.
Motorist Cited Following Mishap on Drawbridge
July 29, 2020
A driver crossing the Lagoon Pond Bridge lost control and crashed into the bridge’s guardrail just after 2 p.m. on Monday.
Tisbury Mandates Face Coverings
July 29, 2020
The Tisbury board of health has imposed a mandatory mask order, effective July 30, for downtown Vineyard Haven and waterfront areas.
Cooling Shelter Opens Up-Island
July 27, 2020
The towns of West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah are opening a single cooling shelter at the West Tisbury Library today and tomorrow.
New Gallery Expands Hours
July 27, 2020
The Ruel Gallery in Menemsha is now open Thursday through Sunday.
West Tisbury Dump Closed for Repairs
July 24, 2020
The West Tisbury Local Drop-off will close for repairs beginning at of noon on July 26. Residents may use the Chilmark or Edgartown sites.
Post Offices Expand Package Pick-up Hours
July 23, 2020
Beginning this weekend, Island post offices will offer expanded weekend hours for customers to pick up packages.